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SneakPeak - Tiny DNA with big news at 6 weeks. Boy or Girl

Discover Your Baby’s Sex at Just 6 Weeks

Nov 3rd, 2025

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.

Oct 24th, 2025

New Blood Test Screens for Colon Cancer - No S#!T

Shield is an FDA approved Blood Test to screen for Colon Cancer if you are 45 or older. It is approved and covered by Medicare. It detects cell-free DNA in the blood released by Colon Cancer. Colonoscopy is still the Gold Standard for Screening.

Sep 9th, 2025

Screening for Syphilis during pregnancy

Untreated syphilis infection during pregnancy can be passed to the fetus, causing congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis is associated with premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, neonatal death, and significant abnormalities in the infant.

Jun 10th, 2025

Intermittent Fasting the 16:8 Method. Fasting is Fun and Drug Free

Popular Intermittent Fasting Schedule: 16:8 Method Fasting window: 16 hours (e.g., 8:00 PM – 12:00 PM next day) Eating window: 8 hours (e.g., 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM) When you eat follow the Mediterranean Diet. When you fast drink Black Coffee, Tea, Water.

May 26th, 2025

Weight Loss Medications

Medications: Dual Action Decreases Urge to Eat and Reduces Appetite Contrave: Best for emotional/craving eaters Wegovy: Powerful, for general appetite/satiety Qsymia: Reduces appetite and urge to eat. Highly effective Phentermine: Short Term Use Only

May 26th, 2025

Benefits of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for Dense Breasts

Dense breast tissue contains fibroglandular tissue which makes it hard to detect abnormalities on mammography. CEM improves visualization by highlighting areas of increased blood flow (often associated with tumors) through contrast uptake.

May 24th, 2025

Prenatal Paternity Testing

Prenatal Paternity Testing involves a blood draw from the pregnant mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father. The test is over 99% accurate in confirming or excluding paternity. The test is performed at 10 weeks and results are delivered a week later

May 11th, 2025

The M Factor - premiered on PBS on October 17, 2024, and is available for streaming on PBS.

The (M) Factor is a feature-length documentary that delves into the real-life experiences of women across the U.S. as they navigate menopause. It's a call to action to break the silence surrounding menopause.

May 4th, 2025

The M Factor https://youtu.be/GlHO4aBSuk4?si=f6CxAKjFDyFDr2gn

May 4th, 2025

Male-Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women.

The addition of oral and topical antibiotic therapy for male partners decreased the recurrence rate of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women by 50%.

Apr 16th, 2025

Stopping the cycle of Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis in Women

Treating male partners with two drugs halved the recurrence rate of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women.

Apr 16th, 2025

Mycoplasma Genitalium: A Rising Threat in the World of STDs

Mycoplasma Genitalium is difficult to diagnose with standard STD tests. PCR tests are the most accurate method for diagnosing M. genitalium. Moxifloxacin 400 mg orally daily for 14 days is the best treatment. Call Healthcare for Women at 708-628-3390.

Mar 18th, 2025

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

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

When to Treat Ureaplasma Urealyticum in Women

Treatment is recommended when you have symptoms: burning urination, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, or postcoital bleeding, if you have recurrent miscarriages, infertility or pregnancy complications like preterm labor or chorioamnionitis. If you have BV.

Jun 1st, 2025

What is new with office hysteroscopy using Endo See?

The EndoSee® Advance is an office-based hysteroscopy that is effective in diagnosing and treating abnormal uterine bleeding, polyps, fibroids and intrauterine adhesions. It supports endometrial biopsies, polypectomy's and IUD removal in the office.

Apr 23rd, 2025

Who's your Daddy? Now you can test at 8 weeks into pregnancy.

We offer a non-invasive prenatal paternity test developed by Ravgen, which analyzes fetal DNA found in the mother’s blood. This test can be performed as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy and provides results without any risk to the mother or baby. Consent

Apr 21st, 2025

CMV infection causes hearing loss in babies.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cytomegalovirus in Pregnancy

Pregnant women who work in Day Care Centers are at risk of contracting Cytomegalovirus during pregnancy. Testing can indicate if the infection is a new infection or immunity from an old infection with CMV. For new infections treatment is available.

Apr 13th, 2025