Being More Comfortable at the Doctor’s Office

Posted on: 22 March 2022

Does your menstrual cycle seem like it's really off? Abnormal uterine bleeding affects 10 to 30 percent of pre-menopausal women, according to a research review published in the journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). If you're experiencing this common issue, take a look at what you need to know about the treatment of abnormal bleeding and the surgical options. What is Abnormal Bleeding? Before you start treatment, you need to confirm that you have abnormal bleeding—and not just a slightly shorter menstrual cycle or longer (but normal) period. [Read More]

Posted on: 8 October 2021

The field of obstetrics relates to pregnancy and childbirth. Obstetric care may help women have healthy pregnancies and positive birthing experiences. Here are some of the services that obstetricians can provide to women who are pregnant and those who have recently given birth: 1. Prenatal Care Women need to see their doctors regularly while they are pregnant. Obstetricians provide the prenatal care women need to ensure they have healthy pregnancies that progress as planned. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 April 2021

Finding a lesion on your genitals can be a bit alarming. Whether it's a lump, a bump, a sore, or a spot, you're going to wonder about its origins, what it means, and what you need to do about it. Not every genital lesion warrants a visit to the gynecologist, but many do. Keep reading to learn a little more about when genital lesions need care and what care your doctor may provide. [Read More]

Posted on: 15 November 2017

Polyhydramnios or excess amniotic fluid can make for a very uncomfortable last trimester. Although it can appear as early as 16 weeks gestation, polyhydramnios usually appears during the last few weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is usually performed to determine if polyhydramnios is present. If there is excess amniotic fluid, the amount will be measured by the ultrasound technologist. Once your obstetrician receives the results, it will be determined if the amount of excess fluid is mild, moderate or severe. [Read More]