Navigating Midwifery Care in Ontario
While midwifery care has been practiced on this land for as long as there have been pregnant people, midwifery care has only been a part of
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Carly Cihosky
Jan 1312 min read
Rapunzel’s Beauty Secret - Fact or Fiction?: A deep dive into supplements for healthier hair
Down the aisles at Costco, or in an Instagram post from a celebrity, you have probably seen them…the gummies promising healthier hair.
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Carly Cihosky
Oct 2, 20236 min read
BRCA1 and 2: What are they and why are we talking about them?
BRCA1 and BRCA2, you may have heard these letters thrown around in discussions about breast cancer and some other types of cancer.
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Carly Cihosky
Jan 8, 20237 min read
How to establish care with a Primary Care Provider or visit a walk-in clinic in Ontario
It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the healthcare system, especially when you are struggling with a new or old health problem.
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Kyra Keer
Jan 8, 20234 min read
What to look for when selecting a primary care provider or walk-in clinic
Finding a primary care provider (PCP) or walk-in clinic can be an overwhelming experience. Primary care services represent your entry...
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Clara MacKinnon
Jan 8, 20234 min read
How to write an informed review of a primary care provider
Reviews are a great way to inform a health care professional on what they’re doing well and on where they may need improvement.
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Brittany Pompilii
Nov 17, 20225 min read
The Truth about Crisis Pregnancy Centres
CPCs are anti-abortion clinics that dissuade pregnant folks from getting an abortion, and often provide inaccurate information.
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Emily Clark
Nov 6, 20227 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a severe version of “winter blues”, aka depression that coincides with changing seasons.
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Kyra Keer
Apr 30, 202213 min read
Why Misinformation Thrives on Social Media
The rise of social media platforms has reprogrammed the way we access and interact with new information.
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Carly Cihosky
Apr 16, 20227 min read
An Introduction to Sex Toys
Sex toys are items designed to enhance your sexual experiences by stimulating one or more erogenous zones.
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Han Wellings
Apr 11, 20224 min read
An Overview of Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is a positive sign that the vagina is doing its thing!
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Carly Cihosky
Feb 7, 202212 min read
Help, my period is missing!
In this article, we will learn about Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where your period disappears due to chronic stres
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Brittany Pompilii
Jan 2, 20227 min read
What causes cystic acne?
Despite the myth that acne only occurs during puberty, acne is a common skin condition that can affect anyone at any age. Acne can be...
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Kyra Keer
Dec 5, 20218 min read
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be thought of as ‘severe PMS’ because they share a lot of the same symptoms.
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Carly Cihosky
Nov 16, 202110 min read
What is bacterial vaginosis?
In this blog post, missINFORMED covers a condition called bacterial vaginosis.
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Han Wellings
Oct 21, 20217 min read
Managing Your PMS
PMS is a cyclical condition with symptoms arising during the luteal phase and ceasing within the first couple of days after menstruation.
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Kyra Keer
Oct 3, 20215 min read
Do Antidepressants Impact Sexual Function?
There is no one-size-fits-all definition of sexual function, but it is important that you identify your normal before taking antidepressants
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the missINFORMED Team
Sep 12, 20213 min read
What are Canadian vaccine passports?
A COVID-19 vaccine passport (or vaccine certification, or proof of vaccination) is a digital or paper document you can obtain after...
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Emily Clark
Jul 6, 202110 min read
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Content warning: This post contains information regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. If these subjects are upsetting for...
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Brittany Pompilii
Jul 5, 20218 min read
What is SPF? An Overview about Sun Protection
How many times in your life have you been told, “make sure you wear sunscreen”?
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