Gestational diabetes is a condition that only occurs during pregnancy. It is similar to other types of diabetes. It affects how your blood uses sugar or glucose. Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar, which affects the health of the baby and … [Read more...] about Gestational Diabetes
Making Your Annual Breast Exam as Painless as Possible
Women's Health is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month and our one year anniversary of providing 3D mammograms right here in our office. We know it's not fun, so we are making it as convenient and easy as possible. It is that important! Thank … [Read more...] about Making Your Annual Breast Exam as Painless as Possible
When Do I Ovulate?
It is helpful to know when you ovulate if you plan to become pregnant. Ovulation occurs when the ovum, or egg, is released during menstruation. It travels through the fallopian tube where it can come in contact with sperm for … [Read more...] about When Do I Ovulate?
How Do I Keep My Vagina Clean?
It’s the timeless question that young women have been asking their moms for generations if feminine hygiene product advertisements are to be believed. Don’t listen to them. While scenes of lush parks and beautiful beaches may inspire feelings of … [Read more...] about How Do I Keep My Vagina Clean?
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids can appear in women, usually during their childbearing years. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, this condition is a noncancerous growth that develops in the uterus. They can range in size from small enough to be undetectable by the … [Read more...] about What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Mimi Kuykendall, PA-CMS Retirement
To all the wonderful women that I have been blessed to help provide health care, I regret to inform you that because of family issues, I am going to be taking an early retirement, effective October 17, 2019. This will be a permanent retirement as I … [Read more...] about Mimi Kuykendall, PA-CMS Retirement
