by Tabitha Andre, MD FACOG | Nov 2, 2016 | Women's Health Blog
Uterine fibroids are benign growths that develop in the uterus, commonly appearing in women during their reproductive years. Despite the fact that 70-80% of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50, awareness and knowledge about them remain limited. This is...
by Tabitha Andre, MD FACOG | Sep 19, 2016 | Women's Health Blog
Endometriosis carries the name because it comes from the term “endometrium”, which is the inner lining of the uterus. It occurs when tissue from the uterine lining implants outside the uterus but grows and acts like the uterine lining and sheds during the menstrual...
by Anne Kisthardt, MD FACOG | Feb 16, 2016 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
My second question was about mammography and breast exams: I forgot how long the midwife told me to wait last year (6 months? 3 months?), after breastfeeding… I’ve finished breastfeeding about 2 months ago. How long do I wait to get a mammogram? I need one because my...
by David C. Giammittorio, MD FACOG | Nov 16, 2015 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
First, I am confused about the new guidelines regarding yearly checkups. I know it is now recommended to do a Pap test only every 3 years if you have a negative HPV test. I did mine last year, so I’m good for two more years…. BUT does this mean you do not come in at...
by Mary E. Cutting, MD FACOG | Sep 10, 2015 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Even with all of the awareness efforts and publicity, many women are still unaware of the importance of regular pap tests and why they’re a necessary part of women’s health care. To help you to better understand why pap tests are an important part of your well-woman...
