by Jody | Feb 2, 2026 | Newsletter
A Note from Jody Happy New Year, friends! Welcome to the very first edition of the KS Women’s Health Clinic newsletter. I am so glad you are here. If there is one thing I have learned in over 25 years of caring for women, it is this: when you understand your body, you...
by Jody | Dec 12, 2025 | First GYN Visit for Teens and Young Women, GYN Care, Primary Care For Women, Sexual and Reproductive Health
A comfortable pelvic exam in Kansas is possible, especially for teens and patients attending their first GYN visit. With a trauma-informed approach, clear communication, and patient choice, pelvic exams do not have to be painful, rushed, or anxiety-provoking. At KS...
by Jody | Dec 7, 2025 | Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions every woman will experience, yet many feel surprised or unprepared when their bodies begin to change. At KS Women’s Health Clinic, we believe understanding why perimenopause and menopause happen helps you feel more...
by Jody | Nov 26, 2025 | Birth Control Options, First GYN Visit for Teens and Young Women, GYN Care, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Trauma-informed care recognizes that many women carry the effects of sexual trauma, medical trauma, or experiences that made them feel unsafe or unheard. More women than many realize have experienced some form of sexual trauma, whether unwanted touch, assault,...
by Jody | Nov 26, 2025 | GYN Care, Perimenopause and Menopause, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Urinary incontinence in women—leaking urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or feel a sudden urge—is extremely common. Nearly one in three women experiences it, yet many feel embarrassed to talk about it. The truth?Incontinence is common, but it is not “just part of...
