STDs Reach All-Time High: How To Prevent STDs
September 1, 2023 5:00 amThe CDC recently published a press release stating that at the end of 2021, cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all rose from 2020 to 2021.... View Article
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Expecting at 35? Know what to expect
August 21, 2023 9:22 amAre you expecting after the age of 35? Congratulations! Pregnancy after 35 can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. However, it’s important to be aware of a few things.... View Article
Considering an IUD? What to Know Before Making the Decision
August 16, 2023 8:44 amMillions of women have chosen an IUD as their preferred contraceptive method. It’s not a decision you should make on a whim.... View Article
Mammogram FAQs You May Be Too Nervous to Ask
June 30, 2023 2:17 amMany younger women having their first few mammograms are undoubtedly nervous. This is a new and somewhat scary test. Even women who are so-called “veterans” of mammogram screenings can find themselves with new questions or concerns.... View Article
When Should I Consider Permanent Birth Control?
May 22, 2023 7:28 amDo you often worry about getting pregnant again? Are you giving thought to not having any more children? Many women have these same feelings,... View Article
How Pregnant Women Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes
April 12, 2023 7:02 amWhile a woman is pregnant, she can develop gestational diabetes, a temporary condition causing her blood sugar levels to increase. This can cause problems,... View Article
What You Should Know About Premature Menopause
March 14, 2023 9:30 amMenopause is the time in a woman’s life when ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen levels drop. It usually occurs gradually over a period of time known as perimenopause.... View Article
How Annual Well-Woman Exams Help You Live Better And Longer
February 8, 2023 7:25 amWe’ve all been there. We know it’s time for our annual gynecology appointment, but we feel just fine. We have no issues,... View Article
Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?
January 16, 2023 10:47 amAm I a candidate for myomectomy for fibroids? The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding,... View Article
How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System
December 13, 2022 9:27 amWe might call it an old wives tale, but scientists used to think a woman’s immune system became weaker when she was pregnant.... View Article