Dear Friends and Patients, As the first cases of COVID-19 have spread to residents in our state, many of our patients have voiced concerns on what measures should be taken to reduce the risk of contracting the virus and what steps should be … [Read more...] about Women’s Health COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Understandably, many of our patients have questions and are concerned about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Women's Health adheres to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and guidelines. As we learn more about the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Should I Lie Flat After Sex to Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
No, unless you want to. The myth of “lying flat on your back will help you get pregnant” is a very common misbelief that is simply not true. A sperm that may fertilize an egg will not “leak out” of your body. The bottom line is that lying flat does … [Read more...] about Should I Lie Flat After Sex to Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Do I Need a Pap Smear When I’m Not Sexually Active?
Starting at age 21, even if you have not yet had sex, you do need a pap smear. It is true that most cervical cancer is caused from the HPV virus but it is possible to get HPV from skin to skin contact. Pap smears help with early detection and to … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Pap Smear When I’m Not Sexually Active?
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The Flu Shot Is Important During Pregnancy
Did you know that a flu shot is recommended for women during a pregnancy? The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and other organizations including Women’s Health recommend that all pregnant women get the influenza vaccine, regardless of … [Read more...] about The Flu Shot Is Important During Pregnancy
