According to the 2014 CDC data, approximately 32% of all deliveries are performed by c-section in the United States. Many of our first-time moms want to know how to reduce their risk of delivering by c-section. Consider speaking to an Alpharetta gynecology specialist at Roswell. We recommend talking with our midwives to learn more to […]
Will getting my tubes tied reduce my risk for ovarian cancer?
Risk reducing bilateral salpingectomy (aka removing the fallopian tubes). Guest Blogger Dr Richard Robbins discusses the benefits in reducing ovarian cancer by removing the fallopian tubes.Removing Fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer? Why? And who should have it done?Here’s the general premise. Ovarian cancer as you know is generally a terrible disease, often found as stage […]
Mirena vs Paragard
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. You might be like some of our patients who have decided they want a lower maintenance birth control option. Women choose an IUD (intrauterine device) for a variety of reasons. Some of our patients do not plan to have children and want a long term […]
Can you list the cleanest public bathrooms in Atlanta? When planning your errands, means knowing which stores have the best bathrooms…
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. Many of our patients are too embarrassed to talk about bladder issues. Please know that you are not alone. We can help you determine the cause of your bladder issues and help fix them! I have patients who come in complaining about a variety […]
The dreaded gas station bathroom…
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. You’ve been driving for hours, on your way to some great beach weekend, drinking your diet coke, singing to the radio, but darn it if you don’t need to pee! Where to stop – the dreaded gas station bathroom!?! Don’t panic… Sexually transmitted infections are […]
I didn’t get my period, but I’m on the pill…
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN …………………………….. It’s the fourth day of sugar pills and no bleeding… you did everything right – didn’t miss a single pill, took it the same time every day but nothing – no period. Don’t panic, and contact an Alpharetta gynecology specialist! Many of the low […]
