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What to Expect During a Retropubic Sling Procedure

If lifestyle changes fail to improve your stress urinary incontinence symptoms, you may be a good candidate for the retropubic sling procedure. Click here to find out what to expect during the minimally invasive surgery.

Feb 5th, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Stress Incontinence and Urge Incontinence?

Incontinence is all too common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. The first step in treatment is determining if you have stress incontinence or urge incontinence. But what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Read on.

Jan 2nd, 2020

What Every Woman Should Know About Urinary Incontinence Slings

Are you afraid to leave the house because of bladder control issues? Urinary incontinence affects up to 2 out of 5 women over age 65, but younger women can experience it, too. Find out about a solution: urinary slings.

Nov 1st, 2019

Are Fibroids Normal (And What Can I Do About Them)?

There’s no typical experience with fibroids. Symptoms can be nonexistent or painful. Complications are rare, but they can be serious. Read on to find out what to expect if you’re diagnosed with fibroids and what you can do about this condition.

Oct 7th, 2019

The only way to know if you have an STD — and the best way to get early treatment — is an STD test.

How Often Should I Get Tested for STDs?

There are 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States every year. The only way to know if you have an STD — and the best way to get early treatment — is an STD test. Find out how often you should get tested.

Sep 1st, 2019

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—What Now?

Are you losing sleep over your Pap smear results? In most cases, there’s nothing to worry about. Learn more about what your results might mean and what tests you may need next.

Aug 12th, 2019

3 Tips for Choosing a Birth Control That Fits With Your Lifestyle

Trying to figure out which birth control to use? With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start! Fortunately, asking yourself these important questions can help.

Jul 1st, 2019

COEMIG: What Is It and How Does It Benefit You?

Are you looking for state-of-the-art gynecologic care? Do you want a surgeon whose skills have been thoroughly vetted? Look for a doctor or practice with a COEMIG designation.

Jun 1st, 2019

How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help You Through Menopause

The uncomfortable symptoms of menopause are due to changing hormone levels. By rebalancing them with hormone therapy, you can make this natural life transition more bearable.

Apr 5th, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which too many male hormones (androgens) are present. You know this interferes with fertility and your menstrual cycle. Read on to learn five more things you might not know about this syndrome.

Mar 1st, 2019

Infertility: How to Start the Process of Finding Answers

Are you and your partner struggling with infertility problems? Learn the basics of infertility, how to determine the problem, and the next steps in your journey to starting a family.

Feb 1st, 2019

Why Getting Tested for STDs Is Always a Good Idea

Protecting your reproductive and overall health with routine sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings is important whether or not you’re sexually active. Learn more about the different STD screening options now available.

Jan 10th, 2019

6 Common Symptoms of Vaginal Prolapse

If you’ve given birth several times or are approaching menopause, vaginal prolapse could be causing uncomfortable urinary or vaginal symptoms. Learn about vaginal prolapse symptoms and make an appointment at Healthcare for Women for expert treatment.

Dec 17th, 2018

uterine fibroids, hysterectomy, women's health, Healthcare for Women

When Do Fibroids Necessitate a Hysterectomy?

If you’re dealing with uterine fibroids that persist despite everything you try, a hysterectomy may be the best way out of the cycle of pain. Here’s what you need to consider.

Nov 30th, 2018

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Mar 17th, 2021

There is Hope

Exploring your fibroid treatment options

Jan 17th, 2021

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