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An Annual Well Woman Exam Is Important At Any Stage Of Womanhood

An annual well woman exam is important at any stage of womanhood. Women who are twenty-somethings and women who are post menopausal plus everyone in between can benefit from a well woman exam. It’s a great way to know that you are healthy, you are preventing any issues, plus it is covered by most insurance.  » Read more about: An Annual Well Woman Exam Is Important At Any Stage Of Womanhood  »

We’re on the Move! New Office This Fall

Associates in Womens Health will be moving this September into a new building. This new facility will help us continue to serve you, while providing a better facility for a positive patient experience.

New Office Opens September 18th, 2023
We will be closed for moving September 14-15, 2023

Associates in Womens Health, L.L.C.
Pacific Springs Center II
16910 Marcy Street, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 697-7200  » Read more about: We’re on the Move! New Office This Fall  »

I Pee When I Laugh: Is This Normal?

Leaking urine when you laugh is not funny. It is both embarrassing and worrisome. It can lead to isolation for fear of urinating in public. Known as stress incontinence, it is the most common type of incontinence, and it usually affects women more than men. I pee when I laugh: is this normal? Let’s find out.  » Read more about: I Pee When I Laugh: Is This Normal?  »

How Pregnant Women Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes

While a woman is pregnant, she can develop gestational diabetes, a temporary condition causing her blood sugar levels to increase. This can cause problems, and it can harm both the mother and baby. If you are considering pregnancy, learn how pregnant women can prevent gestational diabetes.  » Read more about: How Pregnant Women Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes  »

Cervical Cancer: What All Women Should Know

Let’s begin by telling all women that cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix is almost the easiest cancer to detect and successfully treat. Unless you live in a desert, a place where there is limited or no healthcare, or you just refuse to go to the doctor, cervical cancer can be caught early, treated, and cured. Cervical cancer: what all women should know.  » Read more about: Cervical Cancer: What All Women Should Know  »

How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System

We might call it an old wives tale, but scientists used to think a woman’s immune system became weaker when she was pregnant. We have learned that is not exactly the case. Sometimes, it can actually get stronger. With this relatively new news let’s review how we now know pregnancy affects the immune system.  » Read more about: How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System  »

Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?

Am I a candidate for myomectomy for fibroids? The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding, you could be a candidate for myomectomy. If you want to have children in the future, myomectomy may be the procedure to relieve your fibroid symptoms and still keep your uterus. Keep reading to find out about the types of myomectomy and which might be best for you.  » Read more about: Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?  »

Exercising Safely During Pregnancy

Even if you have never exercised regularly before getting pregnant, it is safe to do so now as long as you follow the guidelines set by Associates in Womens Health. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days. Exercising safely during pregnancy keeps you healthy and actually provides many other benefits.  » Read more about: Exercising Safely During Pregnancy  »

Save on Mammograms this October

Purchase a mammogram in October and schedule your screening anytime within the next six months.
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5 Myths About Breast Cancer Symptoms

Many organizations have increased awareness about breast cancer in the last several decades. All this is good, but sometimes old wives tales or myths pop up and they are repeated and spread on the internet. Let’s give you the facts and 5 myths about breast cancer symptoms.  » Read more about: 5 Myths About Breast Cancer Symptoms  »