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 an Advanced Gynecologic Ultrasound and Why Does It Matter?
Learn how advanced gynecologic ultrasound can help evaluate heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, fibroids, cysts, IUD position, and treatment options.
Insomnia in Perimenopause and Menopause: Why Sleep Gets Harder
Trouble sleeping during perimenopause or menopause? Learn why sleep changes, sleep hygiene strategies, magnesium supplementation considerations, and when to be evaluated.
Perimenopause Is Puberty’s Older Sister: A Simple Guide to Hormonal Shifts
Perimenopause can feel like puberty’s older sister. Learn why estrogen, progesterone, and FSH shifts can affect periods, sleep, mood, libido, energy, and more.
How to Track My Cycles: A Simple Guide to Menstrual Awareness
Learn how to track your menstrual cycle, what symptoms to record, what patterns matter, and when to schedule a women's health evaluation.
What Types of Birth Control Are There? A Patient-Friendly Guide to Your Options
A patient-friendly guide to birth control options, including IUDs, pills, implant, shot, patch, ring, condoms, emergency contraception and more.
Pain Management for IUD Placement: What Are Your Options?
Worried about IUD insertion pain? Learn about pain management options including lidocaine, paracervical block, anxiety support, cervical preparation, and trauma-informed care.
Why Estrogen Matters: What the Data Says About Menopause and Long-Term Health
Estrogen affects more than hot flashes. Learn how menopause relates to bones, heart health, frozen shoulder, dry eyes and long-term wellness.
How Safe Is Hormone Replacement Therapy? What Women Should Know Now
Hormone therapy advice has changed. Learn how systemic estrogen differs from localized estrogen, what current data says about breast cancer risk, BRCA, family history, timing, duration, progesterone, and testosterone.
I Have an Abnormal Pap — Now What?
An abnormal Pap can feel scary, but it usually does not mean cervical cancer. Learn what HPV results mean, when colposcopy may be needed, and what pain management options are available.