The pelvic floor plays a central role in women’s health by maintaining core stability and regulating bladder, bowel, and sexual function. When these muscles are impaired, the effects can be widespread, impacting comfort, daily mobility, and recovery after childbirth. Fortunately, early recognition and treatment can restore function and improve long-term health. Many women experience pelvic […]
OBGYN Advice for Managing PMS and Menstrual Pain
Menstrual pain is a reality for many, but it should not be dismissed as “normal” when it becomes severe, persistent, or disruptive. While mild discomfort is expected, intense cramping, heavy bleeding, or emotional distress that interferes with daily life may indicate an underlying gynecological condition. Recognizing the difference between typical period symptoms and those requiring […]
Preventive Screenings Every Woman Needs by Age Group
Preventing health screenings are integral to the early detection of treatment of many women’s reproductive health concerns. Through these, OB-GYN practitioners can proactively collaborate with patients to deliver timely interventions for optimal health outcomes. At certain age groups, women need to take specific screenings. This scheduling matches is synced with hormonal changes that occur at […]
What Does Bleeding After a Pap Smear Mean and What to Do About It
If you experience light bleeding or spotting after a Pap smear, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern. This light bleeding is often harmless, temporary, and resolves on its own. However, that’s also not to say that some types of bleeding should be ignored. Bleeding can occur for minor and urgent reasons, and discerning when […]
What Weekly Ultrasounds Should Look Like for Twins and Multiple Gestations
Multiple gestations (carrying twins, triplets, or more) are unique experiences of pregnancy that come with similarly distinct needs and considerations for both the mother and baby. Your journey will look different from other pregnancies, from check-ups with your OB/Gyn to delivery. These differences, of course, start with the ultrasound—whether 3D or 4D ultrasounds, mothers with […]
Endometrial Ablation vs Hysterectomy: Know Your Options
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If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, you may have considered endometrial ablation and hysterectomies at one point to lessen it. However, while both procedures help, their differences and far-reaching impacts on reproductive health may need careful consideration. For instance, hysterectomies offer a permanent solution for heavy bleeding and pelvic pain but will also leave you […]
Myomectomy vs Hysterectomy: Advantages of Each in Treating Fibroids
Living with fibroids can be exhausting—heavy periods, constant pelvic pain, bloating, and even infertility can take a physical and emotional toll on anyone. If you’ve been struggling with these symptoms, surgical options like myomectomy and hysterectomy might offer relief. But choosing the best route for you might entail some careful thought. You see, both of […]
Abnormal Pap Smear Results: Potential Causes and it be a Concern
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A Pap smear is a screening test that detects abnormal changes in cervical cells. Its goal is to help you and your doctor identify and treat changes early while they are still easily manageable. But while abnormal Pap smear results garner a second look, they don’t always point to something concerning. There are many reasons […]
Does a Pap Smear Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Many people walk into their gynecologist’s office assuming that a Pap smear will tell them whether or not they have any sexually transmitted infections (STI). This confusion is common and understandable, given that it’s a diagnostic pillar in women’s reproductive and sexual health. But, as a procedure specifically designed to check on cervical tissue health, […]
Lower Back Pain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Causes and Relief
Lower back pain is the most common and frequent concern of mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy. So, if you’re already starting to feel your baby bump straining your lower back, don’t worry: it’s just your body’s response as it prepares for childbirth. However, if it’s too much to bear, there are some things […]
