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When to Consider an IUD for Birth Control

When to Consider an IUD for Birth Control
Contraception gives you control over your reproductive life, and the type of birth control you use depends on your lifestyle. An IUD has a lot of benefits, but here’s how to know if it’s for you.
Jun 8th, 2026
5 Ways to Protect Your Fertility After 30

5 Ways to Protect Your Fertility After 30
Many women want to have children, but not necessarily in their 20s. It can be harder to have a child after 30 for several reasons, so let’s look at some ways to increase your chances of accomplishing this.
May 8th, 2026
5 Strategies to Help Prevent Osteoporosis

5 Strategies to Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects millions of women and can lead to serious, life-altering fractures. The good news? There are proven ways to protect your bone health. Learn the most effective strategies to keep your bones strong and reduce your risk.
Feb 26th, 2026
What an Abnormal Pap Smear Means and What Comes Next

What an Abnormal Pap Smear Means and What Comes Next
Pap smears play a regular role in maintaining women’s reproductive health, but an abnormal result can raise concern. This guide walks you through what those results may mean and the likely next steps.
Nov 12th, 2025
How Genetic Testing Can Impact Your Fertility Journey

How Genetic Testing Can Impact Your Fertility Journey
If you’re trying to have children but fertility issues are making it difficult, genetic testing may provide some answers. Read on to find out how this method can increase your chances of growing your family.
Oct 13th, 2025
What to Do If You Think You Have a Vaginal Infection

What to Do If You Think You Have a Vaginal Infection
Suspect you have a vaginal infection? If so, you’re far from alone. Up to 75% of women will experience at least one in their lifetime. Read on for our expert advice on what to do if you think you have a vaginal infection.
Sep 26th, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About PCOS

Everything You Need to Know About PCOS
Your ovaries play a vital role in both your development as a woman and your ability to have children. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) disrupts how they function, and you should understand what that means for your health.
Aug 18th, 2025

We Can Help Make Menopause Easier on You
At Progressive Care for Women, we offer a variety of treatments and therapies that you can use to manage the issues that menopause create so that you can age with ease.
Dec 20th, 2017

Enhancing the Look of Your Natural Eyelashes
Even the small details of your appearance can add a lot to your look, like having big, bold, and beautiful eyelashes. Full lashes help to accentuate the beauty of your eyes and can leave a lasting impression.
Nov 16th, 2017

Providing Compassionate Care for Infertility Issues
Deciding to start a family is a major decision in your life that can bring a mix of emotions. Unfortunately, infertility issues can make this important part of your life a stressful and frustrating experience.
Aug 17th, 2017

What Is a Colposcopy?
Getting a detailed and clear view of an area of the body is incredibly important when trying to diagnose an issue in that area.
Jul 19th, 2017

Understanding Menopause
Many women believe that menopause is something that only occurs after a certain period of their lives, but menopause is not defined by age.
May 18th, 2017

Which Contraceptive Is the Best for Me?
There are a wide variety of options for contraceptives. Each option comes with its own unique set of pros and cons, and some options are better suited to satisfy specific needs.
Apr 25th, 2017

Botox Helps Ladies Fight Wrinkles
Progressive Care for Women offers the Botox injectable to help treat fine lines and wrinkles without the need for invasive plastic surgery.
Nov 18th, 2016

Gynecological Services
Finding a good gynecologist can be a real chore, but you don’t have to deal with the discomfort of trying out different practitioners or rolling the dice on a male doctor. Instead, come to Progressive Care for Women to handle any and all gynecological need
Sep 16th, 2016

Facials – Rejuvenating Skin Treatments Chicago
At Progressive Care for Women, we’re proud to offer our patients a wide variety of rejuvenating facials. You’ll see the stress of your week melt away with the help of one of these relaxing treatments.
Feb 12th, 2016

Artificial Insemination – Chicago Pregnancy
Fertility issues may seem daunting, but with the exciting advances in medical techniques and technology over the years, we now have many ways to help women get pregnant. One fertility treatment option is artificial insemination.
Jan 27th, 2016

Eyelash Tinting – Chicago Defined Lashes
Do you feel as though your eyelashes are shorter and thinner than you would like? If so, a convenient eyelash-enhancement process is available: eyelash tinting.
Jan 14th, 2016

Menopause – Chicago Symptom Treatment Options
Are you dealing with mood swings, sleeplessness, persistent vaginal dryness, or hot flashes? When the symptoms of menopause occur and make life difficult, many patients come in for one of our effective treatment options to restore their quality of life.
Dec 9th, 2015

Sclerotherapy – Vein Treatment Options Chicago
Are you feeling like it’s time to do something about the prominent veins that appear on your skin? Say goodbye to small and medium varicose veins and spider veins with the help of sclerotherapy treatments!
Dec 2nd, 2015

Uterine Fibroids – Uterus Chicago Benign Tumors
Non-cancerous tumors that appear on the uterus are known as uterine fibroids. Though many women do not experience any symptoms as a result of them, some women must deal with effects that are frustrating and persistent.
Sep 30th, 2015

Sublative Skin Rejuvenation – Chicago Anti-Wrinkle
The sublative skin rejuvenation process is a revitalizing treatment used to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin protein in the skin. As we age, our skin produces less of these vital proteins.
Sep 23rd, 2015

Pregnancy Planning – Chicago Preconception
Are you planning to conceive soon? If so, it is vital that you come in for pregnancy planning. Preconception planning is the ideal way to learn about the right things to do for your body to prepare for your new addition to your life.
Jul 10th, 2015

Sexual Dysfunction – Sexual Health Chicago
Frequent instances of sexual dysfunction can create emotional stress in both a woman and her sexual partner. It can be difficult to deal with this in one’s life, which is why it is so important when you encounter this sort of challenge to visit Progressive
Jun 27th, 2015

Vaginal Infections – Chicago Vaginitis Treatment
Maintaining proper gynecological health is extremely important. Vaginal inflammation, irritation, pain, and itching are cause for concern, as these are potential signs of vaginal infections and must be addressed.
May 15th, 2015

Laser Hair Removal – Hair Follicles Chicago
Those little embarrassing and unwanted hairs seem to spring up out of nowhere and then quickly overstay their welcome. To send undesirable follicles packing, consider laser hair removal treatment.
May 1st, 2015

Infertility – Chicago Fertility Treatments
For many women, becoming pregnant can be a road filled with hardships. The idea of infertility is a difficult and emotional issue to grapple with, and if you are worried that you may be infertile, it is important that you come into our office for private t
Apr 18th, 2015

Botox Injections – Chicago Botulinum Toxin
The signs of facial aging can be quite prominent. If you would like to ease away and erase unwanted facial wrinkles and lines, you may be interested in coming in for Botox injections.
Mar 20th, 2015

Ovarian Cysts – Chicago Minimally Invasive
Ovarian cysts are a common occurrence. For many women, treatment is unnecessary, as these cysts will not cause any issues, and the cysts will gradually disappear. However, some women require these cysts to be treated using surgical methods, which we offer
Feb 21st, 2015

Botox – Injectable Anti-Wrinkle Treatments Chicago
If you’ve been noticing fine lines and wrinkles whenever you make certain facial expressions, you may be looking for a solution. The most popular non-surgical solution is Botox, an injectable wrinkle treatment.
Feb 6th, 2015