There is no way to ensure that you will never develop breast cancer. Some risk factors, like family history, cannot be changed. However, you can manage risk and give yourself the best chance at remaining cancer-free through the following health and lifestyle choices. Avoid Smoking – Smoking can have many negative side effects. One of…
Fibroids are growths that appear in the uterus. They are round in shape and almost always non-cancerous. They can be as small as a pea or as large as a melon. They are sometimes referred to as myomas or leiomyomas. A myomectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove these abnormal growths. What Causes Fibroids?…
Women’s Health and Menopause Center would like to extend our well wishes for the New Year. We express our gratitude to our dedicated staff who allow us to provide excellent care to our community. We would also like to say thank you to our patients who entrust us with their health and well-being. This year…
First-time mothers may feel overwhelmed as they begin the process of gestation and eventually birth. The key to a healthy pregnancy is to have an OB/GYN that you trust there to monitor progress and help you through the experience. What should you expect when you arrive for your first prenatal visit? The First Visit The…
Patients with infection in the female reproductive organs may be suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease. There are often no symptoms, and the patient may have no idea the problem exists. The condition develops as sexually-transmitted bacteria move from the vagina into the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Signs of the…
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