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There are several foods you should eat when you’re pregnant. Knowing what foods are best to eat helps ensure that you are providing your baby the right nutrition needed to further their development. Our team can work with you personally to create a diet that best suits your current health. Yogurt Eating yogurt is a […]

Some women fight a urinary tract infection only once in a lifetime; others suffer through them repeatedly. Most women will get a UTI at some point in their lives. While there are many suggestions on what to do when faced with a UTI, professional treatment is ultimately always required. Start With UTI Prevention The first […]

What Does Postmenopausal Mean? Most women experience the symptoms of menopause during their fifties. Though there is a great deal of information about menopause, many women are unaware of the unique health issues that occur during the postmenopausal stage. Postmenopause occurs after the initial onset of menopause. When a woman has not had her period […]

As women near their 40s, their ovaries contain fewer eggs than they did when they were younger. The body’s hormone balance begins to change and the menstrual process nears its end. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 50. When menopause hits before that typical age range, it is considered early menopause. What […]

Women in the Lakewood area who are having trouble conceiving, take heart. The staff at OBGYN can help, and will check symptoms for a hormonal condition called PCOS that may be preventing you from getting pregnant. What Is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that frequently occurs among women and disrupts […]

What age should your daughter be when you first take her to the gynecologist? There may be a few exceptions, but most experts suggest that a young woman has her first gynecologist visit between ages 13 and 15. Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Gynecological Exam Your daughter’s first visit to the gynecologist may include […]

Despite what television and many online articles would have us believe, the vast majority of women aren’t constantly in the mood. However, many women today do struggle with a below-average libido, or sex drive. It’s been estimated that roughly 33 percent of women specifically complain about low sex drive, self-esteem, and feelings of well-being. Understanding the possible […]

Women taking oral contraceptives, also known as “the pill,” often wonder how long they can continue taking the pill without putting themselves or their health at risk. In the recent years, oral contraceptives have gotten a bad reputation for causing cancer, infertility and other frightening issues. However, further medical research has debunked these false alarms […]

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a group of symptoms linked to a woman’s menstrual cycle. If you’ve experienced changes in your mood, irritability, anxiety, tiredness, difficulty sleeping, bloating, upset stomach, headache, backache or other symptoms associated with PMS approximately one to two weeks before the beginning of your period, then you’ll want to keep reading. […]

If you are a woman who has wondered whether or not it is safe to stop having your period while on the pill, wonder no more. It is absolutely possible and safe for many women, however it is important to understand what to expect. The Facts You do not actually have your period when you […]