Any expectant mother is naturally concerned about various conditions that can harm her unborn baby. HPV is no exception. Fortunately, in most cases, HPV causes no problems to either the mother or baby during pregnancy. Let us first get an understanding of what HPV is. […]
Pregnancy comes with some definite rules on things to avoid – like certain types of seafood and heavy lifting – but the rules regarding wine aren’t quite as clear. Is it okay to enjoy an occasional glass, or should you stay away from it altogether? […]
The tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus is called the endometrium. In some women the endometrium grows outside of the uterus. When this happens a woman has a condition called endometriosis. The most common areas for this abnormal growth of endo metrium […]
There’s nothing we love more than peeing into a cup. Just kidding – urine testing is never fun or completely comfortable. But your urine is one of the best indicators of your gynecological health out there. And, all things considered, the mild (and mostly psychological) discomfort of a urine test is […]
As your baby belly grows, so does the list of things that are (supposedly) harmful to you and baby: pedicures, warm baths, and certain foods are just a few. If you aren’t sure how a relaxing pedicure after a long, exhausting day could be harmful, you […]
A healthy cervix is an unlikely addition to any woman’s list of New Year’s resolu tions, but is definitely one that shouldn’t be overlooked! With few simple steps, most women can greatly reduce their risk of developing cervical health problems like cervical dysplasia, and […]
Routine Screenings Prevent Cervical Cancer Death Medical science has made some rapid advances in recent years and none more so than the ability to be able to prevent and treat cervical cancers in adult women. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the lower part […]
Colposcopy – A screening Pap smear, which returns an abnormal result, may, in some cases prompt the scheduling of a Colposcopic exam of the cervix and / or vaginal tissues. LEEP – A loop electrosurgical excision procedure, commonly referred to as a LEEP, is one possible […]
Myoma is another name for a fibroid. In women whose fibroids cause problems (generally bleeding or pain) and who still want to keep their uterus, a myomectomy (removal of myoma) may be recommended by their physician. Occasionally a myomectomy is suggested to treat infertility. Some […]
