If your obstetrician has mentioned labor induction, you probably have questions. Labor induction is the process of using medical techniques to start labor before it begins on its own. It is one of the most common procedures in obstetrics, and understanding why it happens and what it involves can help you feel more prepared as…
Hormonal shifts are a normal part of being a woman, but that does not make the visible changes any less frustrating. Hair loss, acne flare-ups, and skin changes are common complaints tied to fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones. These shifts happen most often during the postpartum period, perimenopause, and in women living…
Grace Bommarito, DO, has joined The Ob-Gyn Center as a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and we want to introduce her to our patients. Dr. Bommarito brings clinical training in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, along with a patient-care style built around clear conversation, visual education, and collaborative decisions about your health. A Path…
Chronic pelvic pain is persistent pain in the area below your belly button and between your hips that lasts for six months or longer. It affects a significant number of women, and it can range from a dull, steady ache to sharp pain that comes and goes. If you’ve been dealing with ongoing pelvic discomfort,…
If you are planning on having children, labor is one of the most physically demanding experiences you will have. If you’re expecting, you’ve probably already started thinking about how you want to manage pain during delivery. An epidural is one of the most common options, but there is conflicting and false information to be aware…
We have a new face at the practice, and we cannot wait for you to meet her. Vanesa Martinez-Avery, WHNP-BC, has joined The Ob-Gyn Center as a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Vanesa is a Las Vegas native who has built her career around one habit: listening. If you have ever left a medical appointment…
The Ob-Gyn Center, a Hera Women’s Health Center of Excellence, is pleased to welcome Syvette Bethea, WHNP-BC, to our team of women’s health providers. Syvette joined the practice on December 2, 2025, and brings a strong clinical background in high-risk obstetric and gynecologic surgical care. Education and Training Syvette earned her Bachelor of Science in…
In the third trimester, your provider will probably test you for Group B Strep, or GBS, as part of routine prenatal care. It is a common part of late pregnancy care, but it can raise questions, especially if your test comes back positive. Many patients worry that it means something is wrong or that they…
If you are a woman in your late 30s or 40s and noticing changes you cannot explain, you are not imagining them. Lighter sleep, mood shifts, irregular periods, and hot flashes are often early signs of perimenopause. Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause, and it can last several years. It is a normal…
What causes morning sickness? Several hormonal and physical changes contribute to pregnancy nausea. Rising levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and estrogen play a major role. New research shows that morning sickness may also be linked to GDF15, a hormone produced in the placenta that increases substantially during pregnancy. Progesterone also relaxes smooth muscle tissue,…