If you suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding, it can be inconvenient, painful, and lead to medical problems like anemia. The wonderful news is, that in addition to being a convenient and highly effective form of birth control, an IUD can also provide relief from heavy periods. Along with preventing pregnancy, progesterone-releasing IUDs have the added benefit…
DetailsWhether you feel great or have some concerns about your health, actively taking charge of your wellness is the best way to get or stay healthy. One of the easiest ways to take care of your physical and overall health is by attending your annual exam at The Ob-Gyn Center, Northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our OB/GYNs Anita…
DetailsDiet and exercise can help you lose weight, reduce your body fat, and improve your overall health. However, even a perfectly healthy lifestyle won’t allow you to spot-reduce fat from specific areas of your body. When certain pockets of fat stick to your body even with lifestyle changes and weight loss, it might be time…
DetailsSexual intercourse is usually considered a pleasurable act, but for some women, having intercourse can regularly bring physical pain. Experiencing pain during sexual intercourse might make you feel embarrassed, leave you physically unable to have intercourse, or impact your relationship. OB/GYNs Anita Gondy, MD, and Saovaros V. Michaels, MD, from The Ob-Gyn Center, Northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada, want…
DetailsHave you been feeling more tired than normal or having unusual physical symptoms with no clear cause? Sometimes your physical symptoms aren’t yet a sign of illness, and instead, they can be your body working to tell you about imbalances or problems that can hurt your overall wellness down the line. An unbalanced diet and…
DetailsDo you want to achieve your ideal body shape with minimal time, effort, and without surgery? If your efforts to achieve a certain appearance haven’t responded to your own efforts to eat healthy and exercise, it might be time to try nonsurgical body contouring. With the innovative truSculpt® iD treatment offered by Anita Gondy, MD, at The Ob-Gyn Center, Northwest in…
DetailsIf you’ve ever discussed conditions that are sexually transmitted with a medical professional, you’ve probably heard the terms sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These labels are often used interchangeably, but did you know they don’t actually have the same meaning? Although there are differences between STIs and STDs, both are medical conditions that…
DetailsFor any woman, maintaining or attaining a healthy weight can sometimes be a challenge. On top of that, if you have a common hormonal condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), preventing weight gain can feel like a battle that’s never-ending. PCOS not only can cause infertility and various unpleasant side effects, it’s also often linked to…
DetailsPelvic-area cysts and tumors, even when they’re benign, can be highly disruptive. They can grow uncomfortably large, causing you pain, pressing on nerves, and making it difficult to move around and go about your day. When you have large ovarian cysts or benign tumors, they often need to be removed. The exciting news is, you…
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