Pregnant women require highly specialized care to ensure a safe childbirth and a healthy baby. Therefore, your prenatal care obstetric appointments are vitally important for both of you. Prenatal care is carried out through regular checkups by a physician, preferably an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), who will follow the progression of your pregnancy and the development of
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The impact of regular gynecological exams on women’s health
As women, we tend to put the needs of others before ourselves. However, to continue caring for others, we need to prioritize ourselves, including our reproductive health. To properly care for yourself, you need to go to regular gynecological exams. Doing so has a great impact on your health. Our reproductive health needs change as
Read MoreWhen to See a Gynecologic Oncologist
A gynecologic oncologist is a specialty gynecologist who is educated and trained in oncology – the medical specialty that diagnosis, treats, prevents, and studies cancer. They provide comprehensive care for women who have cancers specifically in the reproductive system. This includes the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vulva, vagina, and cervix. Gynecologic oncologists also diagnose and
Read MoreWhat Is a Women’s Health Doctor?
You probably have a primary care physician who you see when you need medical care for common issues such as a cold, flu, basic bloodwork, and annual checkups. However, there are a variety of healthcare issues primary care physicians do not treat, including women’s health issues. This is where obstetrician-gynecologists or OB-GYNs come in. What
Read MoreGynecologist as Primary Care Physician
Your primary care physician knows your medical history, medications and conditions, and is very much in tune with your overall well-being. As women hit their child-bearing years and beyond, many end up spending more time with their gynecologists than with their primary care physicians, especially when their primary care concerns are tied to their reproductive
Read MoreWhen should I see a gynecologic oncologist?
Cancer results when cells grow abnormally or uncontrollably. Gynecological oncologists primarily provide comprehensive care for women who develop cancers in the reproductive system; this includes the uterus, ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes, vulva and vagina. Gynecological oncologists also treat cancers in the breast. These specialized doctors offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options
Read MoreWhat Is Early Prenatal Care?
Consulting with your doctor and getting checked while you are pregnant is vital to keeping you and your baby safe and in good health. Prenatal care is the healthcare you receive while you are pregnant. Early prenatal care refers to prenatal care that begins very early on in the pregnancy. Importance of Early Prenatal Care
Read MoreCommon Gynecological Disorders
The female reproductive system is a complex network of various organs. While many women occasionally experience gynecological problems, many of them avoid seeing a doctor for treatment due to embarrassment – or due to a lack of understanding of what the problem could lead to. To maintain optimum sexual health, you should know the common
Read MoreWhat Can an Ultrasound Detect?
Ultrasound, also called sonography, is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that takes real-time images of internal body structures. The procedure involves a specialized instrument which sends out high-frequency sound waves to the area of the body that needs to be examined. One of the biggest benefits of ultrasound from a patient’s perspective is that it does
Read MoreAre Pregnancy Tests Accurate?
Although home pregnancy tests – those purchased at a regular drugstore – usually claim on their packaging to be over 99% accurate, they are not that correct. There are several factors that can cause a false positive and several factors that can cause a false negative. Let’s talk about the accuracy of a home pregnancy
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