Taking care of your health should always be a top priority, and a key aspect of this is attending an annual women's exam. This involves a physical exam, a discussion of your medical history, and a series of tests to evaluate your overall health. The primary goal of this exam is to identify any potential health issues early on when treatment is most effective. However, there are several other benefits to having an annual women's exam, including learning more about yourself.
30 November 2023
Having a baby is a significant life experience for any woman. However, having a baby also comes with a lot of weight gain for many women. The good news is that weight management during pregnancy is very possible even though you are eating for two. Here are some of the best ways to help to control your weight during pregnancy. Eat the Right Amount of Calories Eating the right amount of calories is critical during every trimester of pregnancy.
14 June 2023
Has your OBGYN informed you that you may need surgery? This can be worrying, but you might also hear about minimally invasive surgery. As the name suggests, this type of surgery is less invasive than traditional surgeries. Are you still on the fence about getting the surgery? Here are some of the benefits that you may experience from gynecological minimally invasive surgery. You May Have a Shorter Hospital Stay When you have minimally invasive surgery, you will likely have a shorter hospital stay than if you had a traditional surgery.
17 November 2022
Once you start your menstrual cycle, you can become desensitized to uterine bleeding. And this is not surprising when you consider that the average menses will recur monthly. But not paying attention to your cycle can make it easy for you to miss the signs of abnormalities, as abnormal bleeding tends to be gauged against what would you would consider normal for your average cycle. Any changes, however subtle you may think they are, could be indicative of an underlying medical problem that would mandate seeing an obstetrician as soon as possible.
7 January 2022
Having a baby can be an incredible, exciting endeavor. But the process of childbirth itself can be complex and quite unfamiliar for first-time mothers. It's a good idea to learn as much as you can about childbirth before you actually go into labor. You can read books, talk to your OBGYN, and also attend childbirth classes, which are typically taught by an OBGYN or their staff. This last suggestion — attending childbirth classes — is actually one of the best ways to prepare for childbirth.
7 January 2022
If you're post-menopausal, and you've noticed the development of uncomfortable vaginal changes, there's a good chance that you've developed vaginal atrophy. Occurring most often after menopause, vaginal atrophy is caused by a decrease in the natural production of estrogen. Vaginal atrophy causes inflammation, drying, and thinning of the vaginal walls. This condition can be quite painful. Look at the information provided below. If you're experiencing any of the symptoms described here, talk to your doctor right away.
1 July 2021
Getting your weight under control can be one of the most difficult things to do. This is especially true when your body is working against you. If you have a thyroid problem for instance, or you are battling with menopause, it can be difficult to lose weight. If you have other medical issues, it can also be difficult, but just in general, as you age it can be difficult to lose weight.
11 February 2021
Endometriosis is a benign but debilitating condition for women all over the world. The condition causes the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus and can cause severe pain, cramps, bloating, and excessive bleeding, in some cases. If your doctor suspects that you may have this condition, this is what they may need to do in order to find out. Pelvic Exam Endometriosis rarely develops in the vaginal canal, but your doctor may want to perform a standard women's pelvic exam to be sure.
24 August 2020
Bringing a baby into the world can be a physically overwhelming experience. From weight gain and changes in your body's shape to the physical effects of a vaginal or cesarean delivery, it is easy to see how pregnancy and delivery can affect your body. Most women are surprised by how carrying and delivering a baby can affect their emotional health, too. Although most experience some baby blues and hormonal changes, some women develop a more involved form of depression.
6 August 2019
If you're going to be heading off to college soon, you're probably thinking about all the plans you need to make. You might not be thinking about your health: specifically, the health screenings you need to have before you go. Unfortunately, that could put you behind on the preventative health care routine that you're going to need. Scheduling an appointment with your doctor before you leave for college will make sure you start off on the right foot.
14 September 2018
