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A hysterectomy removes the uterus, and sometimes the cervix and occasionally other reproductive organs. A hysterectomy may be necessary to treat cancer of the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, or ovaries; a prolapse of the uterus; fibroids; Endometriosis, unmanageable bleeding or chronic pelvic pain.
A missed period may be the first sign that you're pregnant. You'll probably want to take a home pregnancy test and if that's positive, it's time to schedule an appointment with us. A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period to the birth of the baby. Pregnancy is divided into three stages - the first trimester, the second trimester, and the third trimester.
These rising numbers may be the result of more unprotected sex because of less concern about HIV, or because of the popularity of online “hook-up” apps like Tinder. But it’s not just young people who are at-risk, because rates of STDs are rising for all age groups, including those 65 and older.
Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections. If you’re sexually active, a birth control implant placed under the skin of your arm offers protection for up to three years and can be up to 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It delivers a steady stream of hormones to keep the ovaries from releasing an egg and to keep the sperm from joining the egg. |
A hysterectomy is the most common surgery in gynecology and is second only to the C-section in all of women’s health care with about 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year in the United States.
There are plenty of reasons to exercise during your pregnancy. Exercise can increase your energy, boost your mood, promote strength and endurance, help you sleep better and may improve your ability to handle labor.
Sexually transmitted diseases are at all-time high in America. The most recent annual figures from the Centers for Disease Control show more than 1.5 million cases of chlamydia, 400,000 cases of gonorrhea and nearly 24,000 cases of the most infectious forms of syphilis.
Your options for birth control are many. This can range from pills, patches, implants or IUDs to condoms, diaphragms and sponges, and more. Let’s look at the choices you have and what might be best for you.
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