How to Get Heartburn Relief During Your Pregnancy
For many women, heartburn is a troublesome pregnancy symptom, particularly in the second and third trimesters. This condition is caused by a combination of changing hormone levels and the crowding of the abdominal organs by your growing baby. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to relieve the painful feeling of heartburn […]
When Does Morning Sickness Start?
One of the most discussed topics about pregnancy is morning sickness. We’ve seen it referenced in tons of movies and tv shows. It usually accompanies a woman finding out she’s pregnant. But, are these pop-culture references really accurate? When do women typically start experiencing morning sickness? Contrary to popular belief, most women don’t start feeling woozy […]
What to Expect During Your Third Trimester
You may feel that your pregnant belly cannot get any bigger, but trust us, in the third trimester it will continue growing — a lot actually. Here’s what to expect from your changing body and growing baby these next few weeks. When Does the Third Trimester Start? The third trimester begins at 28 weeks and […]
HPV Symptoms and Treatments
HPV stands for the Human Papilloma Virus. HPV can be sexually transmitted and, if untreated, can lead to cervical cancer in women. There are roughly 100 strands of HPV that affect humans. Thirty of those are sexually transmitted infections. What Is HPV and How Common Is It? HPV is an extremely common virus. Many people […]
How Do I Know When I’m Ovulating?
How do I Know When I am Ovulating? According to the Centers for Disease Control, around 11 percent of women ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant. This isn’t surprising considering women can only conceive during the small window of time each month when they are ovulating. Because women typically only ovulate for around […]
What Medications Affect My Libido?
Certain medications affect sexual function and drive. The sexual response cycle goes through four key phases. Your sexual response cycle goes through excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Lack of sexual function or libido can be caused by both physical and emotional factors. Certain medications have side effects that also hinder your sexual function. Types of […]
What to Know About Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
What to Know About Anti-Wrinkle Treatments: Injections, Fillers and Natural Remedies Not only do we want to feel good and healthy, but we also want to look good. This is a universal desire, and one that changes through every stage of our life. At OB-GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch, we are there for women […]
What to Expect From Your First Mammogram
Getting your first mammogram can be stressful, emotional and nerve-racking. Basically, this is often the case because it’s your first one and you don’t know what to expect. Even women who have had mammograms before experience concerns about the procedure. We want to educate women and our patients about the importance of mammograms and how […]
6 Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety
Focused breathing is one of the first lines of defense against agitation and anxiety. The military uses it to help soldiers focus. Psychotherapists use it to calm anxious patients. Even doctors use breathing techniques to help people with everything from chronic pain to childbirth. Anxiety affects your entire body, even and especially your menstrual cycle. […]
A Brief History of Birth Control
Contraception has a long history. “For as long as men and women have been making babies, they’ve been trying not to,” states historian Jonathan Eig in his recent book, “The Birth of the Pill: How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution.” Ancient Methods of Birth Control The oldest method of birth control is […]