Breast exams are performed to check for any unusual changes to your breast tissue. These checks are an important way to be proactive with your breast health—early detection is the best protection.
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What Are the Reasons for a Hysterectomy?
Each year almost 600K hysterectomies are performed. It is a surgery to remove the uterus. Afterward patients won’t be able to become pregnant,
Cervical Cancer: What All Women Should Know
Let’s begin by telling all women that cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix is almost the easiest cancer to detect and successfully treat.
Adenomyosis and Fibroids: How to Determine the Difference
The symptoms of adenomyosis and fibroids are very similar. Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors growing in or on the uterine wall.
When Should I Consider Permanent Birth Control?
Do you often worry about getting pregnant again? Are you giving thought to not having any more children? Many women have these same feelings,
Pain During Intercourse: Should I See a Gynecologist?
If you have pain during intercourse, you may be wondering if you should see a gynecologist. First and foremost, you should know it is suboptimal and abnormal to have pain during what is supposed to be a pleasurable activity.
I Pee When I Laugh: Is This Normal?
Leaking urine when you laugh is not funny. It is both embarrassing and worrisome. It can lead to isolation for fear of urinating in public.
Uterine Polyps vs Fibroids: What’s The Difference?
Women who have either uterine polyps or fibroids can be asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms. They can go through life oblivious to these conditions unless they begin to have certain symptoms,
The Many Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy
Gone are the days of the old-fashioned hysterectomy with a large incision and many weeks of recovery. We have come a long way.
Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?
Am I a candidate for myomectomy for fibroids? The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding,