Arcadia Women’s Health Library
Clear, evidence-informed guidance for every stage of women’s health.
Most articles will be short enough to read with coffee and clear enough to share with a friend. We will avoid fear-based language and explain medical topics in plain terms. When a topic is complex, we will break it down into practical questions to discuss during a visit.
New articles will be added regularly.
What Is a Nurse Practitioner? Understanding Your Arcadia Care Team
Learn what a nurse practitioner is, what DNP and FNP mean, what nurse practitioners can do in Arizona, and how Julia Cyr, DNP and Kristina Calligan, FNP support patients at Arcadia Women's Wellness.
Heart Health for Women: What Screening Tools Matter?
Learn which heart health screening tools matter for women, including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, family history, pregnancy history, menopause, Lp(a), apoB, and coronary calcium scoring.
Exercise and Your Cycle: When to Push and When to Recover
Learn how menstrual cycle awareness can help you personalize workouts, recovery, strength training, cardio, and rest without turning your cycle into a rulebook.
Nobody Sweats Alone: Building Female Community in Midlife
Midlife can feel busy, sweaty, and sometimes isolating. Learn why female friendship, movement, dinner dates, and shared rituals matter for women in perimenopause and menopause.
All About NAD+ Injections: Energy, Aging and Evidence
NAD+ injections are promoted for energy, aging, and longevity. Learn what NAD+ does, what the evidence shows, and what safety questions to ask before treatment.
PMOS/PCOS 101
A patient-friendly guide to PMOS/PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, common patterns, and when to seek evaluation.
Premenarche GYN Visit: What to Expect Before a First Period
A premenarche GYN visit can help young patients understand puberty, periods, body changes, hygiene, and when symptoms should be evaluated - often without a pelvic exam.
Vulvar Complaints: Itching, Burning, Pain and Skin Changes
Vulvar itching, burning, pain, rashes, and skin changes are common, but they should not be ignored. Learn possible causes, including dermatitis, yeast, low estrogen, lichen sclerosus, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Endometriosis 101: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Why It Is Often Missed
Painful periods are common, but life-disrupting pain is not something to ignore. Learn the symptoms of endometriosis, why it is often missed, and how evaluation can help.