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 female patients. They are all well educated in a wide range of female health issues, but each has unique specializations. We’ll cover them in the order that you, as a …
An OBGYN, short for obstetrician-gynecologist, is a doctor who specializes in women’s health and the female body. They provide care for all women at any stage of life, including menstruation, childbirth, and menopause. OBGYNs offer wide ranges of general health services, but their expertise is in the female reproductive system, reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. The Importance of an OBGYN …
When you are preparing to be a new mother, the list of things-to-do and not-to-do seems to be endless. It can be overwhelming to try to keep track. And when flu season arrives, you may be wondering if the flu shot is on the to-do or not-to-do list. The simple answer is that, yes, you can and should get the …
As a young woman, there are many new things you’re likely experiencing right now, including stronger emotions (good and maybe not-so-great), body changes, the start of your period (also known as menstruation or menses), etc. Chances are also high that you’re starting to hear about a lot of new things in school, including topics such as sex, sexual orientation, safety …
A healthy diet is essential for an expectant mother, new mother, or a woman who is trying to be a mother soon. And a healthy diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need to sustain your body. But it can be difficult to get enough of these vitamins and minerals every day, which is why …
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