Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Some types of HPV cause genital warts, and some types cause cancer. But should you be afraid of HPV? As it turns out, HPV is so common that most adults will have it during their lifetime. It’s not curable, but most of the time
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Gynecologists Who Care: Spotlight On University OBGYN Associates
Women have unique healthcare needs, and these needs change with each phase of life. Whether you are looking for a doctor for your first gynecologist appointment, planning a family, or searching for guidance for other issues, a gynecologist should be there to provide and guide you, and generations of families, with quality healthcare services throughout
Read MoreTalk to Your Gynecologist About High-Risk Pregnancy
“High-risk pregnancy” is a term used to describe a pregnant woman who has one or more factors that may put her or her unborn baby at risk for complications. This classification is commonly attributed to women who decide to become pregnant at an older age, around 35 or older, where having a baby has been
Read MoreImportance of Breast Self-Exams
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women – in fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast self-examinations are an important way for women to participate in their healthcare for the detection of breast cancer. Forty percent of breast cancer cases are first detected when
Read MorePregnancy and Diabetes: What to Watch Out For
You are at a greater risk for getting sick when you are pregnant, because your immune system is in a compromised state. It is easy to dismiss all health issues you may be experiencing, and say “Oh it is just because I am pregnant,” and while what you are feeling may be pregnancy related, experts
Read MoreStaying Fit During Your Pregnancy
When it comes to working out and staying fit during pregnancy, there’s often a ton of mixed info and advice out there. While many women are worried if physical activity during pregnancy can harm the baby, there is no need to worry. Avoiding healthy and reasonable physical fitness activity is not necessary, especially if you
Read MoreWhat is Uterine Prolapse, and How is it Prevented?
The uterus is a strong muscular organ in the female reproductive system, in an area commonly known as the womb. The uterus is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the uterus expands in order to make enough room to hold a baby to full term. When it is
Read MoreStruggling With Infertility Doesn’t Mean You’ll Never Get Pregnant
There are so many stories about infertility out there, commonly ones that sounds like this: someone spends a year going through the roller coaster ride of trying to have a baby, hoping it would be their month, but unfortunately their period inevitably came. They keep checking in with the OB/GYN, who tells them that nothing
Read MorePreparing for Your Gynecology Visits
A doctor who focuses on women’s reproductive health and the systems involved is known as a gynecologist, or an OB/GYN. Scheduling a gynecological exam means you’re taking responsibility for your body in new ways. Women seek obstetrical and gynecological health care at many different stages of their lives for many different reasons, and look for
Read MoreObstetrics Vs. Gynecology
Medical terms can be closely related and sound the same, but they are not always. If you have always thought Gynecology and Obstetrics were the same specialties, you’re not alone. Gynecology and obstetrics are closely related specialties in the OB/GYN field. Many people use the terms interchangeably or refer to their doctor as their OB/GYN,
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