Leaking urine, a feeling of fullness or pressure in your pelvis that is sometimes accompanied by low back pain, pelvic pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and recurrent vaginal or urinary tract infections are symptoms that warrant a visit to a urogynecologist. A urogynecologist is a physician who has advanced training in the subspecialty of obstetrics and
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Women’s Health Doctor Discusses Health Issues Specific to Women
Men and women do have a lot in common, but there are also marked differences between them. Women, for example, face their own unique health challenges, such as risks for pregnancy issues, menopause complications, and breast and gynecological disorders. In an effort to provide our patients with useful information to guide them along the path
Read MoreWomen’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Tips
As a woman, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care plays a prominent role in your overall well-being. It’s not only important to your physical health, but also to your ability to make sound decisions about when and whether to start a family, maintaining healthy intimate relationships, and carrying out safe health practices. At University OB/GYN
Read MoreWhen to See a Women’s Health Doctor Instead of Your Primary Care Provider
While a primary care doctor can diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions affecting both men and women, an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing health issues that can specifically impact women. This is especially true of reproductive issues in women, such as problems with your menstrual cycle or breast health.
Read MoreHormonal Imbalances in Women: What You Need to Know
Hormonal imbalances can happen throughout all stages in a woman’s life. If left untreated, some hormonal imbalances can cause severe problems – especially in women. Therefore, there are some crucial things you should know about hormonal imbalances. We have all heard about menopause, pregnancy, and menstrual cycles, but did you know many other body systems
Read MoreWhat Are the Effects of Smoking on Women’s Health?
Did you know that two hundred million of the world’s approximately one billion smokers are women? Women smokers face unique challenges, not only with the fact that they have poor cessation rates compared to men but because they are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of smoking on their health. Let’s explore the various
Read MoreWhy Visit a Women’s Health Doctor for Hormonal Problems
Hormones are pivotal to many bodily functions and your overall well-being. Certain symptoms can signify you have a hormonal problem, particularly if you have women’s health problems. For instance, you may notice a change in your weight without making any changes to your diet or lifestyle, feel fatigued or irritable, have a low sex drive,
Read MoreComponents of reproductive health
The female reproductive system is a complex system that needs special care and protection from disease and injury. It comprises the labia, clitoris, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. A woman’s reproductive health is assessed according to not just her physical health but also her mental well-being. It is not just about the absence of
Read MoreSurprising Reasons to See a Urologist as a Woman
Contrary to what some people might believe, women need urologists just like men do. Ironically, women might need more urological services due to their shorter urethras, which carry urine from the bladder and outside of the body. In addition to a higher incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs), women have urological problems which are unique
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