Ovarian Cancer afflicts more than 20,000 women a year, and about two-thirds of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women age 55 and older. Do you know the signs of ovarian cancer? Although many ovarian cancer symptoms are vague, signs often include: Persistent gastrointestinal upset such as gas, nausea and indigestion Pelvic and/or abdominal pain or…
Women’s Health and Menopause Center (WHMC) is dedicated to caring for women throughout every stage of their lives. Health and wellness is a priority during the teen years, for mothers-to-be, and for women experiencing menopause. Physicians offer routine gynecologic and breast care, family planning and obstetrics, and menopause care, and are mindful of the overall…
Women who don’t want to take a pill every day, use a patch or take a timeout for contraception during intimacy may want to consider an IUD.“Women have so many options today,”. “I would encourage women to consider their lifestyle and desire for family planning and then talk to their doctor about contraception,”. “Mirena is…
When Dr. Kelly Campbell has a patient in the hospital in labor, she can monitor the woman’s fetal heart rate and contraction pattern from her office via electronic medical records. This allows the doctor to tend to other tasks and patients while accurately assessing when she should hop in her car and head for the delivery…
Many parents find it uncomfortable to talk with their kids about intimacy, or fear that talking about it may encourage their children to try it. Studies have shown that teens whose parents talk with them about what goes on behind the bedroom door behave in a more responsible way about this aspect of life. “Parents…
The choices for birth control have never been greater for women who are intimate with their partners. There are pros and cons with each method, and talking to a doctor who specializes in women’s health can help sort them out. Some women do not want to use a method that uses hormones, but for others…
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