Night sweats, hot flashes, mood, skin and body changes, spotting, irregular menstrual periods or no menstrual periods–is it menopause or perimenopause, pregnancy, or something else? When our bodies are showing signs of change or we’re having abnormal symptoms of things we can’t fully explain, we start making guesses as to what may be happening. Perimenopausal changes can start in your late …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should never be underestimated, but we understand that it can be hard not to underestimate something you don’t understand. Most women and men don’t feel comfortable discussing STDs, especially the possibility of them having one. It’s a sensitive subject. At OGA, we want to empower you with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions for …
Vaginal itching, soreness, irritation, or painful urination and sex are some of the symptoms that yeast infections and some STDs have in common. This can cause many to wonder, “Do I have a yeast infection or is this an STD? How can I know the difference?” When to See Your OBGYN Ultimately, you can’t know for sure if you have …
Sexually transmitted diseases pose unique risks for women who are pregnant and their baby. This is why it’s important for an expectant mother or a anyone wanting to get pregnant to get tested for STDs as part of her prenatal care. An undetected STD can lead to serious health issues down the way for a mother and her baby. STDs …
As of 2018, STDs are on the rise, especially among women. Combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have reached an all-time high, and many women don’t even realize they are infected because they don’t have any symptoms. Why should you care if you don’t have symptoms? Because symptom-free doesn’t mean consequence-free. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause great harm to …
For the first time since 2006, sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically, an increased number of cases have been reported for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. While this is bad news all around, it’s especially bad news for women, as women seem to be particularly at risk. The logical …
Entering the world of sexuality and sexual health as a young woman comes with a lot of learning, and many times it can be hard to learn if no one is comfortable teaching on these topics. That’s what we’re here for! Other adults in your life may not be comfortable talking about these things or have the knowledge needed to …
If you recently had a positive pregnancy test, you may be wondering what’s next! Many women who find themselves pregnant for the first time aren’t knowledgeable about what comes after a positive pregnancy test, so you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been trying to conceive or this was a total surprise, there are some important things to know about what comes …
If you are a woman in your reproductive years, it can be hard to know which kind of doctor you should be seeing for an annual exam or for questions about reproductive health. Should you just see your primary care doctor, or should you be seeing an OBGYN? Most women assume that, unless they are pregnant, they shouldn’t see an …
Obstetrician, gynecologist, and OBGYN – Three titles that are easily confused. Although they all have something in common (they serve women), they all play different roles in their care of patients. They are all well educated in a wide range of women’s health issues, but each has unique specializations. We’ll cover them in the order that you, as a woman, …
