Dorothy Bestoyong, DO

The joy of pregnancy is never without challenges, even if you are relatively healthy. There are nonstop doctor’s appointments, dietary restrictions, fatigue, swollen ankles,...

  It's been said before, and it should be emphasized again for good measure: Sex should not be painful in any way, shape, or...

If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you probably know that sexual desire is complex and can be affected by a variety of factors....

“Sleep before the baby comes” is often easier said than done — especially if you’re dealing with sciatica during pregnancy. Sciatica is a...

We’ve all seen it depicted in mainstream media: A woman vomits in the early morning hours and soon realizes she’s pregnant. We can’t...

Let’s face it: Pregnancy can be equal parts beautiful and terrifying. Growing a life is one of the most world-changing experiences a person...

If you’ve experienced any form of pregnancy loss, the first thing to do is to give yourself grace. It’s crucial during this devastating...

If you have a vagina and you’ve had some form of sex, there’s a good chance you’ve had bacterial vaginosis at one point...

If you’re old enough to get an annual gynecological exam, then you’re probably already familiar with Pap smears. The Pap test (this term...

Using a new form of birth control can be nerve-wracking enough, without having the added worry of whether or not you need to...

As soon as you decide you’re trying for a baby, the first step (after stopping any birth control you’re using) is to take...

When you think “prenatal vitamin,” the first word that probably comes to mind is folate, aka folic acid. (At least, it does when...

Have you ever wondered if your PMS symptoms are all in your head? If you’re simply “unmotivated” when you feel sluggish during your...