While a primary care doctor can diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions affecting both men and women, an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing health issues that can specifically impact women. This is especially true of reproductive issues in women, such as problems with your menstrual cycle or breast health.
Read MoreGoing for an OB/GYN Check-up? Tips to Get Through the Process
Going for a gynecological check-up isn’t something most women look forward to—all the more so since it usually involves awkward conversations and/or putting the feet in the stirrups and having an ice-cold speculum inserted into the vagina. The thought of visiting your OB/GYN for a check-up may cause you to feel some amount of anxiety,
Read MoreHormonal Imbalances in Women: What You Need to Know
Hormonal imbalances can happen throughout all stages in a woman’s life. If left untreated, some hormonal imbalances can cause severe problems – especially in women. Therefore, there are some crucial things you should know about hormonal imbalances. We have all heard about menopause, pregnancy, and menstrual cycles, but did you know many other body systems
Read MorePregnancy Precautions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pregnancy is supposed to be an exciting and memorable adventure. However, with the onslaught and the unabated surges of COVID-19, expectant mothers are instead shrouded in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty over their health and that of their unborn child. Here are a few, simple strategies to help you navigate and ensure a healthy, successful pregnancy
Read MorePregnancy Symptoms: How to Know If You’re Pregnant
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for the first time, you may not always know the exact signs to look out for month after month. Missing your period—especially if it runs like clockwork—might cause you to think it might be the good news you’ve been waiting to get, but it is not a foolproof
Read MoreGynecology: What you need to know about your lady parts
Your reproductive system, otherwise known as your lady parts, is what sets you apart from men. The breasts, vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries all make up the reproductive system. It’s important to be educated about your body, so you can sense when something is wrong and seek medical attention. Here is a quick lesson on
Read MoreWhat Are the Effects of Smoking on Women’s Health?
Did you know that two hundred million of the world’s approximately one billion smokers are women? Women smokers face unique challenges, not only with the fact that they have poor cessation rates compared to men but because they are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of smoking on their health. Let’s explore the various
Read MoreImportance of Regular OB/GYN Appointments
A lot of women believe that visiting an OB/GYN regularly is unnecessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is critical that you visit your OB/GYN on a regular schedule to ensure you remain healthy and that health problems can be detected, diagnosed, and treat early. OB/GYN For Women’s Health Doctors who specialize in
Read MoreTalking to your reproductive health physician about contraception and abortion
Two things that affect women’s reproductive health are birth control and pregnancy. A lack or failure of birth control can end in pregnancy, which is good news if planned, but bad news if unplanned. An unplanned pregnancy can contribute to many problems in several areas, including finances, career, relationships, education, maternal health, and lifestyle. About
Read MorePrenatal Care: What Happens at Each Appointment
After getting a positive pregnancy test, you may be overcome with emotions, especially if this is your first time. So, what do you do first? Do you start on preparing your baby’s room, or on buying clothes? At University OBGYN Associates in Syracuse, New York, we believe that the most important step to take after
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