You’ve probably heard of fibroids, but you may not be exactly sure what they are. Fibroids are noncancerous muscle growths in your uterus. They’re smooth and they typically vary widely in size, growing anywhere from the size of a grain of rice to that of a large melon. When fibroids grow large enough, they can…
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…
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…
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…