Category: Health Tips

Experiencing Vaginal Dryness? Here’s What You Need to Know.

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped women better understand vaginal dryness in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and throughout Hampton Roads. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our […]

Non-Surgical Treatment for Pelvic Support Problems and Incontinence

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article on the use of a Pessary to help women with incontinence, loss of bladder control, and pelvic organ prolapse. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped women in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and throughout Hampton Roads. If you have any questions or would like […]

Bladder Control Quiz – Is This Happening to You?

Bladder control issues are not a normal part of aging and they are not something you have to just live with. Take control of your pelvic health by completing this short quiz to find out if it’s time for you to reach out for help: Are you using the bathroom so often it disrupts your […]

Are Your Relaxing Bike Rides Taxing Your Pelvis? Try These Tips

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article from the American Urogynecologic Society about bike rides, pelvic problems, and tips on avoiding them. If you have any questions, please call our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. In today’s fast-paced, go-go-go world, a bike ride can help you wind down and decompress. For some women, […]

How to Prevent Cervix Cancer and Genital Warts

By Gynecology Specialists Staff This month we’d like to talk with you about HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, which can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Some types of the virus, known as “high risk HPV,” can cause abnormal cells on the cervix […]

Destigmatizing Menopause

A Gynecology Specialists note: Since 2004, our GYN doctors in Chesapeake have provided women with comprehensive gyn care and hormone replacement therapy for menopause, hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, perimenopause and more. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. An Associated Press […]

Am I Getting Enough Calcium?

By Gynecology Specialists Staff One of the most frequent questions we get from our patients pertains to calcium and “am I getting enough?” Our answer is: “Yes, you’re getting enough calcium if you’re eating a normal diet. What you most likely need to increase is your magnesium and vitamin D intake.” About 400 mg of […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Is Saving Lives and Families

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer (behind skin cancer) among women in the United States. And due to a growing awareness of this disease, millions of women are surviving it. We encourage you to read the following information and share it with other women. Early detection and proper treatment are simple to achieve and […]

75% of Women Tested by Our GYN Doctors Are Vitamin D Deficient

Vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, high blood pressure, some autoimmune diseases, and several cancers including breast, colorectal, prostate and pancreatic. As you can tell from our headline, we like vitamin D and think it’s important. There are vitamin D receptors on every cell in our body. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of […]

Mood Changes During Perimenopause Are Real. Here’s What to Know.

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors in Chesapeake have provided women with comprehensive gyn care and hormone therapy for perimenopause, menopause, hormone changes, hot flashes, night sweats, periods, mental health, fatigue, PMS, depression, and more. If you have any […]

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