Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure done to remove tissue from inside the uterus. The procedure is helpful in diagnosing abnormal uterine conditions that cause bleeding such as fibroids, polyps, endometriosis and uterine cancer. D&C may also serve as a treatment for specific conditions. Gynecologists may perform a D&C to remove remaining tissue [...]
Interstitial cystitis, IC, is a chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder that can lead to chronic pelvic pain, urinary frequency and urgency. Ninety percent of those who have interstitial cystitis are women. Interstitial cystitis can be difficult to identify, and the exact cause of the condition is unknown. Some believe the protective lining of the [...]
There are numerous health risks associated with being overweight and obese. In women, these extra pounds can increase the risk of multiple medical conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and arthritis. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and health risk factors are three common screening tools used by OBGYNs to identify women [...]
The heart is a well-known symbol of Valentine’s Day, but how much do you really know about women’s heart health? Heart disease isn’t just for men, it does occur in women. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in this country. Most heart disease is caused by coronary artery disease, [...]
Pregnancy is an exciting time for both parents, but dads play a special role. The best way to support your wife is to be an active participant and to learn all you can about each stage of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks, divided into 3 trimesters. During the first trimester a woman [...]
Underpants may not be a topic that comes up often during a routine visit to the gynecologist, but your undergarments can impact your health. Choosing the right pair of underwear is about more than a making a fashion statement – it may actually reduce the number of vaginal and urinary tract infections you experience and [...]
The World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global health emergency due to the rapid spread of the mosquito-borne virus. The virus, first identified in 1947, was confined to only a small number of cases throughout Africa and Asia until 2007 when it spread to Micronesia. Recently, cases have been identified in Puerto [...]
Taking a flu shot while pregnant is a good way to protect against what can be a serious influenza infection. Obstetricians typically recommend most women take their annual flu shot, even those who are pregnant. Each year, flu shots are available for administration by August or September. However, if you are pregnant and have not [...]
Vaginitis is an infection or inflammation of the vagina and one of the most common reasons why a woman visits her gynecologist. Vaginitis occurs when the yeast or bacteria that normally exist in the vagina become overgrown. This imbalance leads to inflammation of the vaginal lining. There are a number of factors that can trigger [...]
An infertility evaluation is a series of examinations and tests performed to find the cause of infertility. The evaluation should be considered for a woman under age 35 who has not become pregnant after one year of regular sexual intercourse off birth control or after six months off birth control for a woman over 35, [...]