Gynecology

Could Your Pelvic Pain be Endometriosis?

March is Endometriosis Awareness month – a good time to learn more about a disease that affects nearly 176 million women worldwide.  » Read more about: Could Your Pelvic Pain be Endometriosis?  »

Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?

Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year.  » Read more about: Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?  »

Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?

If you have pelvic pain that occurs for more than two weeks a month and has been there for more than six months, you might be suffering from Chronic Pelvic Pain, or CPP.  » Read more about: Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?  »

Learn the ABCs of HPV

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an incredibly common disease that is actually a group of more than 100 viruses.  » Read more about: Learn the ABCs of HPV  »

Breast Cancer Prevention Tips

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.
While some factors that increase your chance of getting breast cancer are out of your control, such as age and family history, there are some things you can do to decrease your chance of developing invasive breast cancer:  » Read more about: Breast Cancer Prevention Tips  »

Is a Yearly Pelvic Exam or Pap Smear Still Necessary?

Women no longer need to dread their annual pelvic exam! According to the American College of Physicians, a pelvic exam and a pap smear aren’t necessary to have every year. So what changed and is this the safest decision for women?  » Read more about: Is a Yearly Pelvic Exam or Pap Smear Still Necessary?  »

Surviving Hot Flashes

Menopause does come with some benefits, including the freedom of not having to deal with menstruation once a month. However, it also causes negative symptoms; the most common of which being hot flashes. Hot flashes are a hormonal condition that causes women to feel overwhelming heat in their face, neck and chest. These simple remedies can help you find relief from hot flashes.  » Read more about: Surviving Hot Flashes  »

Surprising Facts about HPV

Most sexually active adults have been exposed to HPV. However, how much do you really know about human papillomavirus? Here are a few surprising facts about HPV so you are better informed:  » Read more about: Surprising Facts about HPV  »

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about women protecting themselves from HPV and cervical cancer. Here are just a few facts about cervical health that you might not be aware of:  » Read more about: Cervical Health Awareness Month  »

Question to Ask Your Doctor about Robotic Surgery

Surgical procedures have come a long way. Today surgery can be done with much more precision. Through robotic surgery, surgeons are now able to reach the minutest areas and increase their visual field. Through robotic arms, the surgery itself is clean and precise. Before you undergo robotic surgery, you should always ask your doctor questions.  » Read more about: Question to Ask Your Doctor about Robotic Surgery  »