Happy Thanksgiving 2024

Here’s to good food, good friends, and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s to good food, good friends, and a very Happy Thanksgiving!
When the weather is colder, tea consumption and other warm beverages increases. These drinks help our bodies warm up, keep our taste buds buzzing, but above all they are full of health benefits. Adding just a few ingredients to your favorite hot beverage can make your drink taste better and also improve your health. Traditional…

Most women and babies do well but there is an increase in pre-term labor and more severe disease requiring supplemental oxygen for pregnant women who contract COVID-19, according to the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Vaccination can prevent severe outcomes. We do recommend that our pregnant patients who do not have underlying conditions or risk…
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…

Many women expect menopause symptoms to start much later in life. Consequently, when bodily changes begin in their late 30s or 40s, they often blame stress, poor sleep, aging, or a busy schedule. However, perimenopause—the transition leading up to menopause—frequently starts years before your periods stop completely. ACOG notes that a change in the menstrual…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common among women who are of reproductive age. This hormonal disorder doesn’t have a known cause. Early detection can reduce the risk of complications like heart disease or type 2 diabetes. What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? This condition is a hormonal imbalance that affects the ovaries. Women with PCOS will…

When breast cancer is detected early, the 5-year survival rate is very much in your favor! Since the survival rate changes depending on the stage of breast cancer, it is essential that it is caught early. 3-D mammograms are one of the tools we use to detect breast cancer. We have 3-D imaging screening right…