by Mary E. Cutting, MD FACOG | Jan 31, 2013 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Phrases like “She’s so hormonal,” “Get your hormones checked,” and “It must be my hormones causing me to act this way” are commonly heard in conversations and depicted in the media. Hormones are often blamed for a variety of health issues and behavioral changes, but...
by David C. Giammittorio, MD FACOG | Dec 13, 2012 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
If you have recently learned that your pap test is abnormal, you are one of almost three million women who will receive the same news this year and each of you will likely feel concerned and confused about this result. It is important to understand that an abnormal...
by Kimberly Kongkasuwan, MD FACOG | Nov 8, 2012 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Do you suffer from chronic or frequent pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis? You may be suffering in silence, but you’re not suffering alone. Around 1 in every 7 US women is affected by chronic pelvic pain, a condition that can significantly impact the quality of...
by Mary E. Cutting, MD FACOG | Oct 11, 2012 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
It may seem funny to think of your annual exam in terms of a tune-up. However, like your car, preventative care is the key to keeping everything running smoothly, and avoiding more costly problems down the road. Checking in with your doctor or midwife on a yearly...
by Physicians & Midwives | Oct 5, 2012 | General Health, Sexual Health, Women's Health Blog
Vaginitis is the medical term for inflammation and irritation of the vagina, often associated with vaginal itching, pain and discharge. It is easy to find these symptoms embarrassing, and to feel like you’re all alone. However, despite the fact that women tend not to...
