Finding a gynecologist in Omaha, Nebraska, is a fairly easy task. However, it takes a bit of research to locate the most qualified and suitable doctor for your needs. Luckily, there are many resources to aid the search, including online...
Gynecologists, medical doctors specializing in the reproductive health of women, must complete at least 12 years of school and training after high school. As soon as you decide you want to be a gynecologist, it's important to start preparing right...
Gynecologic procedures are used to help diagnose and treat gynecologic problems or if your physician notices anything abnormal during your pelvic exam. Some procedures can be done right in the physician's office, while others are done in a clinic...
Gynecologists and obstetricians work together to ensure the reproductive health of women throughout their lives, from puberty through menopause and beyond. In most cases, the training is identical and a doctor is certified in both fields, although...
Overview In order for women to achieve a high level of physical and mental well-being, they must play an active role in their health care. A passive approach to GYN health can be especially detrimental. Staying in-tune with your body will...
Finding a doctor with whom you can feel comfortable is especially important for women seeking a midwife or gynecologist. Women often have high expectations for their obstetrician and gynecologist, also called an OB-GYN. Many women prefer a female...
When a woman becomes sexually active, or by about the age of 16, she should begin having regular annual exams with a gynecologist to protect her health. During an annual exam, a full pelvic exam, including a pap smear, is typical. Pap smears...
Conception occurs when a female egg is fertilized by sperm from the male, and is the basis for determining the date on which a baby is due to be delivered. While a gynecologist may take personal data or perform an ultrasound to gauge the age due...
Tubal ligation, or having your "tubes tied," is a surgery that prevents eggs from passing from the ovaries through the fallopian tubes into the uterus and stops semen from reaching ovarian eggs. Tubal ligation is often done as a permanent birth...
Some women suffer from hormone-related acne, which is caused by excess sebum being produced by the skin during hormonal fluctuations and clogging up the pores, according to "Foundations of Nursing." Due to the hormonal cause of the acne, some...
If you're trying to get pregnant, you probably already know the importance of good nutrition and a healthy weight. After all, your diet at conception and during pregnancy can play a large role in both your health and the development of your unborn...
Doing cardiovascular exercise after giving birth to a child is beneficial to your body and emotions. Swimming is a beneficial form of cardio workout for women in this condition, as it is gentle on the body. By becoming active again, you will...
Acne is a skin disorder that affects millions of people--young, old, male and female. The website WomensHealth.gov says that acne often occurs when the glands of the skin produce too much oil, clogging the pores. Another cause is a bacterium...
A pap smear is a test of cells from your cervix to screen for cervical cancer. A healthy, normal cervix has squamous cells on its surface and glandular cells at its opening. Abnormal cell types found in a pap smear include atypical squamous cells,...
Intrauterine contraception (IUC) is a type of female birth control that involves the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) within a woman's uterus. This form of birth control can provide continuous protection from pregnancy for 5 to 10 years...
No woman likes to be caught off guard by her period. While some women have a cycle that can vary wildly from month to month, most women's menstrual cycles are at least slightly consistent. By tracking your period from month to month, you can get...
Taking care of your reproductive health is important. If you are a woman, this means getting your annual pelvic exam and PAP smear, practicing safe sex and avoiding high-risk behaviors that put you at risk for an unplanned pregnancy. It is...
Good nutrition is crucial during pregnancy. The nutrients you get -- or don't get -- impact your baby's development. Because certain nutrients are needed in large amounts during pregnancy -- amounts that may be difficult to obtain via diet alone...
By far most cases of cervicitis are caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs are almost entirely preventable by practicing safe sex, which means using a condom 100 percent of the time. Beyond that, it's wise to limit your sexual...
Knowing the length of your menstrual cycle is helpful information to have when you are pregnant, so you can more accurately calculate your baby's due date. To calculate the length of a menstrual cycle you need nothing more than a calendar and a...
Improving vaginal dryness, a common symptom of menopause, becomes necessary when symptoms become painful and interfere with your lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic estimates that 40 percent of menopausal women have some degree of symptoms including...
The American Pregnancy Association states that pinpointing ovulation is the best way to identify the best days to try to conceive a baby. By learning what to look for when shopping for an ovulation test, you can feel confident in your decision to...
Though usually not indicative of serious problems, menstrual cramps are a common monthly irritation for women. Nausea, headaches and fatigue may accompany this lower-abdominal discomfort. Cramps can start shortly before bleeding and can stick...
A woman is most fertile during the three days before and the day of ovulation. While the average women ovulates on or about day 14 of her menstrual cycle (counting the first day of her menstrual period as Day 1), it can vary considerably from...
Overview Routine pelvic exams are important for good reproductive health. A woman should have her first GYN exam when she first thinks about becoming sexually...
Climara is used in the United States as one of many hormone replacement therapy drugs that replace the body's normal levels of estrogen. The hormone, the Mayo Clinic reports, may be introduced into a woman's body for a variety of reasons,...
A fibroid tumor, which is also known as a leiomyoma, fibromyoma, or myoma, is a growth of fibrous tissue in or on the uterus. Fibroids are common, occurring in 50 to 80 percent of women and up to four percent of pregnancies. Although pregnancies...
Vaginal thrush--which is more commonly referred to as a vaginal yeast infection--is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that is normally present within the human body. If the level of acid within the vagina changes or...
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