Understanding Pap Smears and Pelvic Exam Guidelines

Posted on 23 November 2021

The medical community is constantly revising the guidelines for dealing with disease and health and wellness issues. This makes sense when one considers there's new research all the time. But these changes can make it difficult for patients to know when they need to see their doctor.  One of the latest changes is how often a woman needs a pap smear. While this used to be an annual event, the guidelines have recently changed. [Read More]

How an OBGYN Can Help Treat Abnormal Bleeding Due to Endometrial Hyperplasia

Posted on 8 June 2021

Dealing with unusual vaginal bleeding can be both frustrating and scary for a woman. The best thing to do is to see your OBGYN and get a diagnosis. Once you have that diagnosis, your doctor will be better able to recommend a treatment that can control or put an end to the bleeding. One common diagnosis for unusual bleeding is called endometrial hyperplasia. This is a condition in which your uterine lining becomes too thick, leading to excessive bleeding. [Read More]

3 Signs That You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy

Posted on 30 December 2020

Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing estrogen or testosterone when your body stops producing these hormones and leaves you not feeling like yourself. If you are in need of hormone replacement therapy, there are signs that will tell you. Read on for a few signs that indicate that you may need hormone replacement therapy. 1. Menopause Symptoms If you are suffering from menopausal symptoms that are unbearable, such as hot flashes, mood swings, cramping, or other lower abdominal pain, you may want to consider hormone replacement therapy. [Read More]

Endometriosis And Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Posted on 16 June 2020

Being diagnosed with endometriosis can initially be startling or concerning, but the good news is that it's generally not a dangerous condition. However, if you have endometriosis and you're trying to get pregnant, you should know about the potential impact of endometriosis on pregnancy. Does Endometriosis Lower Your Chance of Getting Pregnant? Unfortunately, many women do have a lessened chance of getting pregnant when they have endometriosis. It's estimated that at least a third of women will struggle with achieving pregnancy if they have endometriosis. [Read More]

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Getting Help From The Right OBGYN

I have never been one of those people who is overly concerned about finding the "perfect" doctor, but about six months ago, my wife told me that she was pregnant. I knew that we needed to find a professional who would care for my wife just like a member of their own family, so we started the search with an open mind. We interviewed doulas, midwives, and hoards of doctors before we found one that we felt completely comfortable with. It was incredible to see how much of a difference that positive OBGYN experience made for my wife. Read more about finding a great doctor on this blog.

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