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• posted: Jun. 24, 2019
• Infertility Treatment

Infertility is the inability to conceive after regular, unprotected sex for a year. Women over 35 have a shorter cycle, six months. Infertility may originate with men, women, or both. Men's Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2019
• Menopause

Menopause is a natural event that will occur in all women at some point as they age. Menopause occurs when menstruation stops and fertility ends. Once a woman has missed Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2019
• STI,  STI screening

Have you been screened for STI's, or Sexually Transmitted Infections? Surprisingly, most Americans do not prioritize this important health testing. Plus, many health care providers do not routinely offer testing Read More

• posted: May 17, 2019
• HPV,  Human Papillomavirus

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. According to the CDC, approximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV. There are many strains of Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2019
• Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a female condition in which tissue that's similar to uterine lining begins growing on the outside of the uterus, often affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic tissue. Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2019
• Pelvic Exam

At some point all women will need to receive routine pelvic exams in order to check their vaginal and reproductive health. This exam allows your gynecologist to be able to Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2019
• Recurrent Miscarriages

A miscarriage is when a pregnancy ends within the first 20 weeks of gestation, according to the American Pregnancy Association. This sense of loss is painful for women and can Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2019
• Birth Control,  IUD,  OBGYN

What is an IUD? An IUD (intra uterine device) is a temporary form of birth control for women. It is a small, plastic device that is implanted into the uterus by Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2019
• Sonohysterogram,  Irregular Menstruation

If your OBGYN has recommended that you get a sonohysterogram done find out more about this procedure and what to expect. Are you dealing with abnormal between-cycle bleeding, infertility or repeated Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2019
• Fibroids

Affecting over 80 percent of women by the time they reach age 50, fibroids are abnormal uterine growths that can cause great discomfort, heavy periods, and abdominal pain. Luckily, there Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2019
• Urinary Incontinence

Do you want to know more about what causes urinary incontinence? The issues you have with bladder leakage or the lack of making it to the bathroom in time shouldn't be Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2019
• Pap smear

Why are Pap Smears Necessary? If you are age 21 or older, you may be asked to get a pap smear. It’s also called a pap test, and it’s a common Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2019
• Irregular Menstruation

Treating Irregular Periods Irregular periods are common when you first start menstruating. It’s common for them to be early or late, but as you get older, your menstrual cycle should become Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2019
• Bladder Infection

Bladder infections have a way of making themselves known. You may be making multiple trips to the bathroom, feeling like you constantly have to go again. But once you’re in Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2019
• Hysterectomy

Why Would a Hysterectomy Be Necessary? Do you need a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery among women in America. A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove a Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2018
• Infertility

If you are having trouble conceiving it’s important to turn to your OBGYN for help. While it isn’t a topic that a lot of people feel comfortable talking about, at Read More