The uterus is a strong muscular organ in the female reproductive system, in an area commonly known as the womb. The uterus is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the uterus expands in order to make enough room to hold a baby to full term. When it is
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Struggling With Infertility Doesn’t Mean You’ll Never Get Pregnant
There are so many stories about infertility out there, commonly ones that sounds like this: someone spends a year going through the roller coaster ride of trying to have a baby, hoping it would be their month, but unfortunately their period inevitably came. They keep checking in with the OB/GYN, who tells them that nothing
Read MorePreparing for Your Gynecology Visits
A doctor who focuses on women’s reproductive health and the systems involved is known as a gynecologist, or an OB/GYN. Scheduling a gynecological exam means you’re taking responsibility for your body in new ways. Women seek obstetrical and gynecological health care at many different stages of their lives for many different reasons, and look for
Read MoreObstetrics Vs. Gynecology
Medical terms can be closely related and sound the same, but they are not always. If you have always thought Gynecology and Obstetrics were the same specialties, you’re not alone. Gynecology and obstetrics are closely related specialties in the OB/GYN field. Many people use the terms interchangeably or refer to their doctor as their OB/GYN,
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of IUD?
An IUD (or intrauterine device) is a small T-shaped plastic device which is inserted into the uterus as a form of birth control. The devices are both widely used and highly effective, boasting an over 99% success rate. The contraceptive works by releasing either hormones or spermicides into the uterus, thereby preventing the fertilization of
Read MoreHow Often Should I get Tested for HPV?
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is actually a group of over 150 viruses (divided into types and assigned a designating number) that are related to papillomas (warts). Some types of the HPV virus can cause warts, others are connected to certain forms of cancer. Both males and females can get cancers of the mouth and or
Read MoreWhy and When You Should Visit Your Gynecologist?
Many women feel nervous or uncertain before a visit to their gynecologist. To some, it means accepting that your body has changed and that you’ve taken the step from girlhood into womanhood. There are even some women who avoid the visit well into adulthood, for many different personal reasons. Going to see a gynecologist, a
Read MoreWhat is Urogynecology?
Women seek obstetrical and gynecological health care at many different stages of their lives for many different reasons, and look for a combination of both highly skilled and compassionate health care qualities in providers and their settings. Women who experience leakage from their bladders or have the “got to go” feeling (urgency) at inconvenient times
Read MoreUpstate Medical University OB/GYN Associates launches new website with a blog!
University OB/GYN Associates, women’s health specialists in Syracuse, New York, has launched a brand new website for patients. The group is affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. The new website includes many ways for patients to interact with the group, such as a secure patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning women’s health library.
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