Endometriosis is a common medical condition in women of childbearing age. While it can lead to infertility, some women with the condition do get pregnant and have a family. If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, learn what your treatment options are and how we can help you at The Ob-Gyn Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. What is endometriosis?…
Although ovarian cysts are very common, most women don’t understand what they are and if they are dangerous. The vast majority of cysts are extremely small and will go away without causing any problems or symptoms. In rare cases when cysts stick around and grow larger, there are treatments that can help, including surgery to…
Did you know that chlamydia is the leading sexually transmitted disease in the United States? When people think of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they often think of the most common maladies such as gonorrhea, HIV, and herpes. However, there are more than 25 well-documented, highly contagious STDs that can prove detrimental to the health of…
If you’re over the age of fifty, you’re at an increased risk of developing pelvic organ prolapse. In fact, half of the women around your age currently suffer from some form of it. This condition affects older women the most because menopause and childbirth are two common risk factors. The doctors at The Ob-Gyn Center want to…
Even though it’s the most natural thing in the world, pregnancy takes a major toll on a woman’s body. Becoming a mother is one of the most wonderful experiences you can have. But, after nine months of pregnancy and, should you choose to do so, the time spent breastfeeding, you may not even recognize your…
Everyone knows the importance of practicing healthy habits during pregnancy but making sure you’re in the best health possible beforehand can improve your chances of getting pregnant and reduce the risk of complications. At The Ob-Gyn Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides a full range of services using innovative techniques and technologies to…
You’ve worked hard, lost the baby weight, and are feeling proud of your recent weight-loss accomplishments. If only that stubborn belly fat responded to target-toning exercises, or you could do something about your jiggly arms and thighs. At The Ob-Gyn Center, our team of obstetricians and gynecologists offer an ideal way to finish off your…
You’ve always done everything you’re supposed to when it comes to your health. You eat your veggies. You get your yearly physical and your annual gynecological exam. So, it almost feels like a betrayal when you get the call saying there might be something wrong and you need to come in for a colposcopy. Not…
As you readied yourself for the menopausal experience, you may have prepared for hot flashes, mood swings, and sleepless nights. But you may not have expected the dryness, sensitivity, and other vaginal changes that can make sexual intercourse dissatisfying and sometimes downright painful. Medically identified as vaginal atrophy, vaginal changes associated with menopause tend to…
In light of December’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, we would like to take the opportunity to remind our readers of the importance of maintaining up-to-date vaccinations during the holidays. According to recent studies, few people remember to get vaccinated once December 1 hits, leaving potentially millions of adults and children susceptible to the flu throughout…