Before jumping right into a weight management program, it is helpful to think about why you're doing it and whether or not this is a good time to begin. So, if you read the last blog post, what positive changes do you expect to see by achieving and maintaining a...
Gynecology
Benefits of Weight Management 1
In our culture, there's a lot of pressure to be thin. The media distorts our image of what "healthy" looks like. Models and actresses seem to set the benchmark for "normal" weight. Pressure can also come from family, friends and coworkers. Our society idealizes...
Birth Spacing – A Key to Family Planning
Are you considering having another child? Your heart and mind might be ready for another little one, but is your body ready? Before you conceive again, get the facts about pregnancy spacing. Approximately...
Fight Colon Cancer with Veggies
Your colon doesn’t get enough good press. You might know it by its other name, the large intestine. Here are the facts you should know to appreciate what this oddly-shaped, muscular tube does for you. First, it’s about four feet long and connects your small bowel to...
Eight Ways to Stay Healthy after Menopause
Truth: Not every woman will give birth or have sexual intercourse. Yet every woman who lives to the expected life expectancy (86 in the United States) will experience menopause. Defined as the permanent end of menstruation, menopause is a turning point in women’s...
How to Choose Contraception
The recent comments by Pope Francis about family planning has revived conversations about birth control for those of the Catholic faith, as well as the general public. “How do I choose the right method for me?” is a common question for many women. In the last decade,...
Maintaining a Healthy Heart
On this Valentine’s Day, celebrate those in your life that you love the - and be sure to celebrate you! Take good care of your heart. February is a great month to evaluate your heart health and make sure you are taking steps towards maintaining a healthy heart. Almost...
Symptoms and Treatments for Endometriosis
If you experience painful periods, or cramping for a week or two before and during your period, you might have endometriosis. Endometriosis is the condition where cells that make up the lining of your uterus grow outside the womb in other areas of your body such as...
2014 Interesting Developments in Obstetrics & Gynecology Part 2
Here is the second installment of interesting studies that effected OBGYN and women’s health in 2014. See our blog post for Dec. 8, 2014 to read part 1. Long-acting reversible contraception for adolescents - The etonogestrel implant and intrauterine device (IUD) is...
2014 Interesting Developments in Obstetrics & Gynecology Part 1
Every year new and informative studies are published that effect women and their health. To help you keep up with some of the new information, below are a few of the studies that have been published this year. Aspirin for preventing preeclampsia - The US Preventive...