by Dr. Mitch Dizon | Jul 11, 2024 | Gynecological Health, Women's Health
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about uterine fibroids, a common yet often overlooked health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or on the...
by Meg Brasel, CNM Specializes in OB-GYN | Oct 2, 2023 | Gynecological Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In the vast realm of healthcare, there exists a group of professionals whose contribution often goes unnoticed, yet their impact is profound. Nurse-midwives are the unsung heroes of obstetric and gynecological medicine, offering crucial support and care to women...
by Mitch Dizon, MD, MSCR, FACOG, Division Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery | Mar 7, 2023 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
One in 10 American women are affected by endometriosis, adding up to around 5 million total. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month this March, get to know the facts about this condition. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines...
by Todd Boren, MD | Jan 13, 2022 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most women don’t give much thought to their cervix unless they’re pregnant or trying to conceive. But the cervix plays a powerful role in the reproductive system throughout our whole lives. So what exactly is the cervix? The cervix is the passage that...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 14, 2021 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 10 million women worldwide, including one in 10 women in the United States. How much do you know about this common condition? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that occurs among women of reproductive age. While the exact...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 23, 2021 | Ask an Expert, Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For most women, the symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, are all too familiar. But have you ever heard of PMDD? PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is similar to PMS in some ways, but far more severe. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know whether...
