Women’s Care

Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. You have to step on a scale and hear how much you weigh. You have to fully undress in a cold room with fluorescent lights. You have to sit there, naked, save for a thin paper robe, then lay down and spread your knees apart so […]

If you’ve never been to a gynecologist, it can be scary to think about those kind of visits. Not only will you get one of your most vulnerable body parts examined, you’ll also discuss your sexual history and concerns with a total stranger. Let’s get one thing out of the way first: There is no […]

Can You Go to the Gynecologist on Your Period? How do you feel when you’re on your period? For some women, not much changes, other than having to put in tampons and the occasional bloating. For others, the symptoms can range anywhere from becoming moody and emotional to having awful cramps and headaches. There is […]

Vaginal Odor: Causes, Home Remedies, When to see a Doctor You may be asking yourself, “is it normal to have vaginal odor?” If you’re experiencing unfamiliar scents from your vagina, you’re not alone. In fact, this is an ordinary situation for most women. Vaginas emit natural odors, but what exactly is the difference between a […]

Giving birth is one of the most life-changing events in a woman’s life. You created a person. You’ve forgotten what sleep feels like. You don’t know what time it is, how often your breasts are leaking milk, or when you’ll have sex again. But one of that matters because now you have this beautiful baby […]

Getting back into the bedroom may be the last thing on your mind after having a cesarean section — but many women (and their respective partners) have questions about intimacy post-birth. Whether you’re curious about how long you should wait to have sex after having a C-section, or wondering what to expect, here’s what you […]

Women serve an important role in the medical community today. However, they took a long and courageous path to get there. Many women paved the way for medical advancements throughout history, but these three women were pioneers on the road to understanding and implementing female health practices. Metrodora Metrodora was a Greek physician from the third […]

Have you been experiencing nipple tenderness? If such symptom is not an ordinary part of your menstrual cycle, you may be wondering what’s going on with your body. Sore or tender nipples range from unpleasant to straight out painful. And even if your symptoms are on the milder side of the spectrum, they can be […]

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 […]

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. […]