Immunization During Pregnancy
“If I get vaccinated while pregnant, will it hurt my baby?” We hear some form of this question often and we love hearing it because it means our expectant moms are conscientious about having healthy pregnancies. Yes, vaccination is safe during pregnancy. In fact, there are several vaccines that pregnant women especially need and they […]
The 411 on PID
Each year, more than 1 million women in the U.S. are diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). It occurs when bacteria move from the vagina into the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes. This can lead to an abscess in a fallopian tube or ovary. About 1 in 10 women with PID becomes infertile from the […]
Cervical Cancer: We Screen to Prevent
At one time, cervical cancer was a leader in cancer deaths for American women. Cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations have lowered those numbers. In fact, cervical cancer is the most preventable of all female cancers. Cervical cancer screening includes the Pap test and, for some women, an HPV test. Both tests use cells taken […]
