Category: Health Tips

The sunshine and longer days usually lead to more women beginning new exercise routines. Following is some helpful Exercise and Fitness information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduced risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing blood pressure. Decreased risk […]

Each GYN doctor at Gynecology Specialists has been helping women with ovarian cysts since 2004. Following is some valuable information that can help you better understand the cause and effects of ovarian cysts. If you have any questions, please call our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. What is an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is […]

When should I have my first gynecologic visit? Girls should have their first visit to a GYN doctor between the ages of 13 years and 15 years. Is it normal to be nervous before the first visit? It is normal to feel nervous about your first visit. It may help if you talk about it […]

Since 2004, each GYN doctor at Gynecology Specialists has been helping women who experience pain during sex. Following is some valuable information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that can help you better understand this health issue. If you have any questions, please call our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. How common is […]

Since 2004, our GYN doctors at Gynecology Specialists have been helping women detect and treat ovarian cancer. Following is some valuable information from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that can help you better understand this health issue. If you have any questions, please call our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. What is cancer? […]

By Gynecology Specialists Staff 43% of American women report being unhappy with their sexual function. The reasons for their dissatisfaction include: Lack of interest (33%) Difficulty with arousal (14%) Pain (11%) Performance anxiety (16%) Inability to reach orgasm (15%) If you fall into any of these categories and want help, our GYN doctors are here […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article about a new app we are using to help women with urinary incontinence. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped women better understand their pelvic floor and offer solutions to urinary incontinence. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped teenagers and women better understand painful periods and offer solutions. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. How […]

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus. How common is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs in about one in ten women of reproductive age. It is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s. Where […]

Our GYN doctors have seen an increase in questions about birth control techniques and thought you, a loved one, or a friend might be interested in the following information. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants are Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). Over time, LARC methods are 20 times more effective than birth control pills, the patch, […]