4 Reasons MonaLisa Touch May Be Right For You As women age, estrogen production declines. The lack of estrogen can cause symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, urinary incontinence as well as painful intercourse, all of which can negatively impact your life. Also known as Vaginal Atrophy, the thinning, drying, and inflammation of vaginal walls … Continued
5 Tips on Women’s Health 5 Ways to Boost Women’s Health Most health tips are the same across the board for men and women, but there are a few that are a little different. The following 5 tips will help you, as a female, to feel energized and healthy this year. Eat a Healthy Diet … Continued
When should I schedule my first mammogram? The most recent recommendations from the American Cancer Society, states that: Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms … Continued
Have you heard the term Certified Nurse-Midwife lately at Summit OBGYN? Wondering what the different categories of midwives entail? For patients at Summit OBGYN, here is a great summary about the 5 types of midwives. Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Certified Midwife (CM) Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Direct-entry Midwife (DEM) Lay Midwife Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) … Continued
Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some are born with congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate, others with more complex, life-threatening craniofacial conditions. (http://www.nccapm.org/index.html) 1. One of the Most Common Birth Defects. One out of every 600 newborns is affected by cleft lip … Continued
Having a baby changes everything. Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, or your pregnancy is unexpected, congratulations are in order! At the same time, you may be asking: “What do I do now?” Here are some key things to do once your pregnancy is confirmed: If you smoke, stop. Don’t drink alcohol … Continued
If you are reading this because you’ve just learned you are pregnant—congratulations! Now that you are expecting, you will experience a lot of changes in your body and your life over the next nine months. The team at Summit OB/GYN is here to help you navigate your physical and emotional changes and to ensure you … Continued
In addressing women’s healthcare needs, obstetrics and gynecology are different but connected. Because gynecologists and obstetricians work with the female reproductive system, many physicians pair these medical specialties to become obstetricians and gynecologists or OB/GYNs. OB/GYNs can serve as consultants to other physicians or can be primary physicians for women. OB/GYNs can also conduct vital … Continued
Worrying about becoming pregnant can negatively affect your libido and intimacy with your partner. Certain birth control methods cause women to experience lower progesterone and/or testosterone levels, both of which can also negatively affect sexual desire. Fortunately, there are plenty of recommended birth control methods that men and women can use to maintain, or enhance … Continued
Women’s healthcare needs change significantly throughout her lifetime, from family planning to menopause. The board-certified physicians at Summit OB/GYN provide compassionate and comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care to women at every age. Annual well-woman exams provide an excellent opportunity to educate our patients about preventive care or help them with any ongoing or new issues; … Continued