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Most health insurances allow a yearly visit for an exam and screening. If you’ve not seen your gynecologist this year, or maybe for a few years, take advantage of your benefits by scheduling your appointment before deductibles are renewed in January. “We find that many patients save money if they get their annual exam in…

The seasonal flu vaccine is now available at Women’s Health and Menopause Center (WHMC) with a scheduled appointment. Doctors and the Center for Disease Control continue to recommend that the best way to avoid the flu is to be vaccinated. People over 50, young children and women pregnant during the flu season are most likely…

On average, a woman’s period lasts four or five days and causes only minor discomfort and inconvenience. However, some women have periods lasting much longer – up to 14 days – that may be irregular, no longer following a 21- to 35-day cycle.  What’s more, menstrual flow can be so heavy that a pad or…