by Physicians & Midwives | Aug 27, 2015 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Women and men are not the same in many ways, particularly when it comes to their health risks. There are a number of issues that women face that men do not, and even shared health concerns take on a completely different look and feel when a woman is involved. Do you...
by Advantia Health | Jan 6, 2015 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Once a year exam time comes around fast and I don’t necessarily look forward to my gynecology (gyn) or well-woman annual exam, but then I also do feel much better and have peace of mind, once I complete this visit. Why go for the gyn exam? The annual exam is like...
by Mary E. Cutting, MD FACOG | Jul 17, 2014 | Sexual Health, Women's Health Blog
When deciding on a birth control method, many women choose intra-uterine devices (IUDs) as they are known to be a reliable, low-maintenance birth control option. Once they are placed, they can last from 3-12 years, depending on the brand. The three major brands of...
by Physicians & Midwives | Jul 9, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Our great-grandmothers told stories about the village midwife arriving just in time to boil some water and lay out the blankets while the other children and neighbors looked on, waiting for the new arrival. Since then, the landscape of childbirth has certainly...
by Physicians & Midwives | Jan 31, 2014 | General Health, Women's Health Blog
Few women make it through a menstrual cycle without experiencing at least a few symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Most women have come to expect moderate cramping or bloating, irritability, fatigue, backaches, and other symptoms associated with their monthly...
