Office Updates
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: What Every Woman Needs to Know
TL;DR: Most women should begin cervical cancer screening at age 21 with a Pap smear every three years. Starting at 30, you have the option of a Pap smear plus HPV co-testing every five years, which is now the preferred approach for many women. Screening is typically...
When to Worry About Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy — and What’s Actually Normal
TL;DR: Pelvic pain during pregnancy is incredibly common — most of it is caused by normal physical changes like round ligament pain, loosening joints, and the growing uterus. But some types of pelvic pain do warrant prompt attention, including sharp or severe pain,...
VBAC or Repeat C-Section: How to Make the Decision That’s Right for You
TL;DR: If you've had a previous C-section and are pregnant again, you have a choice: attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) or schedule a repeat cesarean. Both are safe options for the right candidates. The decision depends on factors like your reason for the...
How to Use an Ovulation Calculator to Track Your Fertile Window
TL;DR: An ovulation calculator uses your cycle length and last period date to estimate when you're most likely to ovulate — and when you're most fertile. While it's a helpful starting point, it works best for women with regular cycles. If your cycles are irregular or...
How Often Should You Get a Mammogram? Here’s What the Guidelines Say
TL;DR: Most guidelines recommend that women at average risk start annual mammograms at age 40. Women with higher risk — due to family history, genetic factors, or other conditions — may need to start earlier or screen more frequently. Your OB/GYN is the best person to...
Your Birth Plan Checklist: How to Prepare for the Birth You Want
TL;DR: A birth plan is a written guide that communicates your preferences for labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. It covers things like pain management, who's in the room, skin-to-skin contact, and infant feeding. While birth rarely goes exactly to...
You Don’t Have to Just Live With It: Understanding What Causes Painful Intercourse
TL;DR Painful intercourse — known medically as dyspareunia — is more common than many women realize, and it's almost always treatable. Common causes include vaginal dryness, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, infections, and hormonal changes. If sex is...
What to Expect When You Start Fertility Testing for Women
TL;DR: Fertility testing for women typically includes bloodwork to check hormone levels, an ultrasound to assess the ovaries and uterus, and sometimes additional imaging. You don't need to wait years before asking for help — most OB/GYNs recommend starting a...
Vaginal Dryness Causes Not Menopause: Common Reasons It Happens at Any Age
TL;DR: Looking for vaginal dryness causes not menopause-related? You’re not alone — many women in their twenties, thirties, and forties experience it without entering perimenopause. Common non-menopausal causes include postpartum and breastfeeding hormone shifts,...
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