By Denise Foley on 02/28/2020 Hear the word “midwife,” and you might picture a woman delivering a squalling infant in a cabin on the prairie (probably in a snowstorm), or perhaps in a humble London flat (if you’re a fan of PBS’s Call the Midwife). But these days a midwife birth is more likely...
Nearly 3.8 million babies are born each year in the United States. Most women have normal, full-term pregnancies with few complications. But up to 8% of pregnancies are considered high risk. A high-risk pregnancy is identified when the mother’s health or her baby is at risk of complications at any...
Urinary incontinence occurs when your bladder leaks involuntarily. Maybe you notice a small amount of urine escaping when you cough or laugh, or perhaps you feel a sudden, strong urge to urinate and can’t make it to the restroom in time. Urinary incontinence can be embarrassing and severely impact your...
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One of the most common women's wellness tests, and part of a typical pelvic exam, a Pap smear checks on the health of the cells in your cervix. Located at the top of your vaginal canal, your cervix can potentially be vulnerable to cervical cancer. A Pap smear evaluates a...
During menopause, your body goes through a number of changes, most of which are not pleasant: Your hormone levels change, your metabolism slows, you may gain weight, and, of course, you’ll experience hot flashes and mood swings. But some women experience a more intimate symptom: painful sex. In fact, about 25...
Women whose periods are typically heavier than usual know the extra concerns they face. Heavy periods can stain your clothes, make you take constant trips to the restroom, and cause you to worry repeatedly about whether you need to change your tampon or pad. Naturally, then, a very heavy period...
October is breast cancer awareness month, and while all women need to be regularly performing breast self-exams, not all women take the time, or know the right procedure to use. Used with other screening methods, self-examinations can increase your odds of early detection, and could potentially even save your life. ...
When we think about women going through menopause, what typically comes to mind are the physical changes, but many of the effects can be emotional and mental as well. At Suncoast Women’s Care in Trinity, Florida, Dr. Wanda Torres and the rest of our team are providers for the whole...
For women with vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence can be embarrassing, and sex can be so painful and disappointing that they may want to skip it altogether. Many menopausal women find relief from their symptoms with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But this isn’t the answer for everyone. Some women with a...
Obstetrics-Gynecology & Women's Health, ACOG Annual Meeting, Incontinence, Laser and Light Technology Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD on treating stress incontinence with lasers So, the CO2 lasers became more popular in the last few years treating vaginal atrophy as an alternative to estrogen treatments, which are both expensive and sometimes controversial, as far as patients...
“July is Cord Blood Awareness Month Across the Nation and we are proud to support our friends at BE THE MATCH (National Marrow Donor Program) in their efforts to reach expectant parents across the nation with useful facts and tips on why and how to save a newborn’s cord blood.” “Today, stem...
Have you been experiencing chronic problems with your reproductive organs? For many women experiencing these difficulties, having a hysterectomy offers permanent relief, or is even life saving when nonsurgical methods aren’t effective. A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your uterus, and in some cases, other related organs such as...
The hot Florida sun is beating down as you try to make it though some of the most difficult months of your pregnancy. Your belly seems to be growing larger every day, you can’t stop sweating, and even the smallest tasks seem magnified by the heat and your condition. But...
No birth control method is perfect for everyone. We’re all different. But a growing number of women are gravitating towards IUDs. IUDs come in many types. Some can prevent pregnancy for three years, and some can prevent pregnancy for 10 years. IUDs are t-shaped devices that fit into your uterus...
Experts estimate that as many as 10% of all pregnancies are high-risk, but you may be wondering exactly what “high risk” means. There are several different things that could cause your pregnancy to be classified as high-risk, such as: Having an existing health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes,...
As women age, many experience vaginal changes that create a wide variety of bothersome symptoms, such as burning, dryness, and urinary incontinence. Though these issues, commonly referred to as vaginal atrophy, plague as much as 40% of postmenopausal women, only 20-25% discuss them with their doctor. At Suncoast Women’s Care...
