by Linda Yu, DO | Mar 26, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
From the time your daughter first gets her period, some level of discomfort that time of month is common. But could your teen’s excruciating pain actually be the result of endometriosis? You might think of the condition as something that only impacts adult women. But...
by Mitch Dizon, MD, MSCR | Jul 15, 2020 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
Leiomyomas, more commonly called uterine fibroids, are the most common non-cancerous (benign) tumors in women. Between 60% and 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids before menopause. Uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and...
by erlangerhealth | May 31, 2018 | Cancer Issues, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
Are you familiar with ovarian cancer? While this type of cancer accounts for only 3 percent of all cancers among American women, it causes more deaths each year than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer is rarely...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 2, 2017 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It probably wasn’t a subject of conversation at your latest girls’ night out, but no woman is immune from it. As we age, so do our bodies, including our most intimate parts. Unless you regularly examine your vulva and vagina, you may not realize the changes that...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 29, 2017 | Erlanger East, Gynecological Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
You’ve made it to eight or nine months. You’re probably a bit uncomfortable. It’s hard to bend, your back aches, and your ankles are huge. You want that baby out of there. But keep in mind, carrying your baby to full term is the best thing for both of you. Though a...
