Ovarian cancer is one of the dealiest cancers for women, approximately 20,000 women were diagnosed in 2014, according to the American Cancer Society. There are a few ways to stay in tune with your health. Know your symptoms to look for, know your … [Read more...] about Below the Belt Diseases: What you need to know
Questions on 3D Breast Mammogram Study
Recently, we have received many questions regarding the most recent study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association stating that 3-D breast mammograms were more accurate than the traditional 2-D mammograms. We thought … [Read more...] about Questions on 3D Breast Mammogram Study
New Test Offered to Help Predict Fetal Disorders
Women’s Health and Menopause is pleased to announce that the latest tests for our prenatal patients are available. A new test will analyze fetal DNA 10 times more accurately when screening for Downs Syndrome and five times more accurately when … [Read more...] about New Test Offered to Help Predict Fetal Disorders
Cervical Cancer Screening
Did you know that cervical cancer screenings are very simple and fast, and can be done during your regular annual visit? Your annual visit is important for many reasons, this is the time for blood work, breast exams, and pelvic exams to check for … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer Screening
Eating Nuts in Pregnancy
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussions and precautions that eating nuts during pregnancy could develop a nut allergy in your baby. A new study done by physicians at Boston Children's Hospital suggests that this is not the case. Dr. … [Read more...] about Eating Nuts in Pregnancy
Lower Cesarean Births than National Average
Andrew Markowitz, M.D., of Women's Health and Menopause Center comments on current national cesarean section rates and notes the risks and benefits of this increasingly common surgical procedure. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...] about Lower Cesarean Births than National Average