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With our series on birth control nearly complete, we have discussed hormonal, non-hormonal, and long-acting reversible methods. Permanent contraception, or sterilization, prevents pregnancy by stopping either the flow
Read moreSo far we have discussed hormonal options for birth control, which release estrogen and/or progestin to prevent pregnancy and non-hormonal methods, which physically or chemically prevent sperm from reaching a
Read moreLast week we discussed hormonal options for birth control, which release estrogen and/or progestin to prevent pregnancy. Non-hormonal methods physically or chemically prevent sperm from reaching a woman’s egg.
Read moreWith so many news stories about diabetes recently, the word loses its impact until a pregnant woman hears that she has it. Suddenly, diabetes is in your medical
Read moreYou may wonder why a practice focused on obstetrics and gynecology spends so much time discussing heart health. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death among
Read moreOn Monday, we posted a survey on our Facebook page asking how women approached their pain during labor. The responses have been fairly evenly distributed, highlighting the fact that there
Read moreIf you leak urine with coughing, lifting, laughing, sneezing or any other physical activity, you have stress urinary incontinence. The severity can range from mildly irritating to socially debilitating.
Read moreOne of my earliest memories of coffee was a warning from my mom not to drink it. “It will stunt your growth,” she said. Somewhere along my path
Read moreSeveral months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the
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