What To Expect During Your Second Trimester



Menopause is a series of changes that every woman goes through in life. When menopause occurs, this is the beginning of the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and reproductive abilities. There are three stages to menopause. These stages are known as perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Perimenopause is the first stage of menopause but is…

Most women think the hardest part of breast cancer is receiving the diagnosis and them undergoing treatment. But it’s the psychological, emotion and physical after effects that make take their biggest toll. Some issues from breast cancer treatment may not manifest themselves until 10 or more years later. A recent study of breast cancer patients,…

Despite the importance of mammogram screening, some women choose to skip it. Read on about common breast cancer myths. Mammogram Myth 1: You Don’t Need One if You Have No Family History 90% of breast cancer cases are not genetic. That means your family history will likely not influence whether or not you develop the disease….

There is some debate over how frequently a woman should have a gynecological exam. Your doctor is an important part of maintaining good health. Why should you consider scheduling annual gynecological exams? Make Informed Decisions About Your Health Your OBGYN has the expert advice you need to make informed decisions about your health. Are you…

Many women in their late 30s and 40s start noticing changes that feel hard to explain. Periods may become less predictable. Sleep may feel lighter or more interrupted. Mood can shift faster than usual. For some women, these changes happen gradually. For others, they seem to appear all at once. In many cases, the cause…

Many women find their annual gynecological exam a stressful experience. But a few minutes of “poking and prodding” can save a woman’s life. During a patient’s yearly exam, her physician will look for lumps in the breast, either through a breast exam or mammogram, and perform a gynecological exam, which includes a pap smear. A…