by Yvonne Morris | Jun 26, 2019 | General Women’s Health, Gynecology
What to Expect at a visit with your Gynecologist All women at one point in their life will have to start seeing a gynecologist on a “regular” basis. Many women are still not sure what can be covered during the visit or what questions to ask their provider. Is...
by Yvonne Morris | Feb 1, 2019 | General Women’s Health
What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, cause most cases of cervical cancer....
by Yvonne Morris | Nov 1, 2018 | General Women’s Health
October is breast cancer awareness month, which brings more awareness of the disease and more information to all women on how we can take our own measures for early detection. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the US. Thankfully to new...
by Yvonne Morris | Sep 1, 2018 | General Women’s Health
What is PCOS? PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormone abnormalities of reproductive-aged women. It is characterized by overproduction of the androgen testosterone, menstrual abnormalities when ovulation does not occur and enlarged varies...
by Yvonne Morris | Aug 22, 2018 | General Women’s Health
Generally, women should have a pelvic exam at least once per year. Every woman should see a gynecologist before the age of 21. Although most women do not need to have a pap smear before the age of 21, a gynecological exam is recommended, because it can uncover...
by Yvonne Morris | May 31, 2018 | General Women’s Health
Birth control pills work by preventing ovulation. Since there is no egg being produced, there is nothing for the sperm to fertilize. There are different types of contraceptive pills. However, they all contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, or...
