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A hysterectomy is defined as the removal of a woman’s uterus via surgery. There are many reasons why uterus removal becomes necessary such as the presence of uterine fibroids, which cause pain and bleeding or uterine prolapse, which causes the uterus to slide into the vaginal canal. Endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, or ovarian cancer that…
Like menstruation, menopause is a normal part of aging all women will experience at some time in their lives. Each women experiences menopause differently; for some the process is smooth, with little need for medical supervision outside of regularly scheduled visits with their gynecologist. For others, menopause can cause any myriad symptoms that affect her…
Every woman goes to the gynecologist for one or two reasons: (1) to get their annual Pap smear test to check for cervical cancer, and (2) to get medical care for a future, current, or past pregnancy. Sometimes a visit to the gynecologist is followed by a recommendation for surgery or further gynecological procedures. If…
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the life or health of either the mother or the unborn baby. It requires more specialized care than a non-high-risk pregnancy. There are many factors that can denote a pregnancy as high-risk, such as the mother’s age, diabetes, being overweight or obese, or carrying twins or multiple fetuses….
For a female who has already started her menstrual cycle, she will at some point begin to see a gynecologist, or OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist). This is the type of doctor who specializes in women’s reproductive organs, cycles, and related health issues, and this physician will treat a woman from her teen years through menopause and beyond….
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. Levin’s Women’s Health & Wellness Center is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in obstetrics and gynecology. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients….
