GYNECOLOGY SPECIALISTS | GYN physicians, GYN physician, female GYN physician, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton Roads

Home | Contact Us | Directions | Site Index



	MAWC Remains In Network With Cigna Our Cigna insured patients may have received a letter stating that MAWC will be out of network. This is NOT true. Negotiations with Cigna are complete and MAWC remains in network with Cigna. Experienced ThermiVa Providers Many gyn issues can rob a woman of her sense of well-being and happiness. Our in-office treatments counteract those forces and are: - Painless - Non-surgical - Non-hormonal - No Recovery Downtime More details here.

	Healthy Tips by Email
	We encourage you to sign up for our monthly email tips on women's health, cancer in women, menopause, hormone replacement therapy and much more. Read Healthy Tips here! Sign up for our monthly GYN tip here.

Healthy Tips

•	Teen Health: Painful Periods May 2022

•	Endometriosis occurs in 1 in 10 women of reproductive age April 2022

•	IUDs and birth control implants March 2022

•	What you should know about breakthrough bleeding with birth control February 2022

•	Incontinence and prolapse are worth talking about to your GYN doctor January 2022

•	Experiencing vaginal dryness? Here's what you need to know. October 2021

•	Less sun = less Vitamin D = health problems September 2021

•	Why the birth control implant works well for me August 2021

•	Abnormal uterine bleeding has many causes April 2021

•	Top 3 questions parents ask about their daughters and puberty March 2021

•	4 most common questions about menopause January 2021

•	My periods have changed. Is menopause around the corner? December 2020

•	Don’t let sexual dysfunction impact your life November 2020

•	How to prevent bladder control problems September 2020

•	Vitamin D deficiency is causing havoc and most don’t know it August 2020

•	Heavy menstrual bleeding should be checked to verify it’s nothing serious May 2020

•	Gardasil Vaccine helps prevents Cervix Cancer and Genital Warts April 2020

•	How to prevent Cervix Cancer and Genital Warts February 2020

•	Urinary Incontinence is easily curable December 2019

•	Conquer that overactive bladder November 2019

•	How to avoid an unintended pregnancy September 2019

•	Self Defense for Healthy Breasts September 2019

•	STDs and why to test for them August 2019

•	Urinary Tract Infections Affect Millions. The Cures Are Faltering. July 2019

•	Supplements that work June 2019

•	Understanding PCOS, female infertility and hormonal disorder May 2019

•	Do you know anyone entering puberty? April 2019

•	Benign Breast Problems and Conditions March 2019

•	In The News - Dr. Rebecca Ryder February 2019

•	Am I getting enough calcium? December 2018

•	What is accidental bowel leakage? November 2018

•	10 healthy eating tips for success October 2018

•	Non-surgical treatment for pelvic support problems and incontinence September 2018

•	Top reasons why you should have an Annual Well-Woman Examination August 2018

•	HPV test is better than Pap smear at detecting precancerous cervical changes, study says July 2018

•	Dietary fats: Know which types to choose June 2018

•	It's Time To Quit Smoking March 2018

•	Annual Mammography Starting at 40 Prevents Most Cancer Deaths October 2017

•	The Healthy Female Athlete September 2017

•	Pelvic Floor Disorders 101: Fact or Fiction July 2017

•	The difference between vaginitis and a yeast infection June 2017

•	Are Your Relaxing Bike Rides Taxing Your Pelvis? Try These Tips April 2017

•	March 23 -- ThermiVa Special Event March 2017

•	25 percent of men have cancer-linked HPV genital infections February 2017

•	We hope your New Year's Resolutions include this important check list January 2017

•	Facts about common bladder problems November 2016

•	How to detect breast cancer early October 2016

•	Our GYN Clinic is now offering THERMIva to restore vaginal health 2016

•	Bladder Control Quiz – is this happening to you? August 2016

•	Meet the Super Flasher: Some Menopausal Women Suffer Years of Hot Flashes July 2016

•	Your first gynecologic visit as a teenager July 2016

•	21 reasons to see a GYN doctor before age 21 June 2016

•	75% of women tested by our GYN doctors are vitamin D deficient March 2016

•	HPV-linked head and neck cancers on the rise, but HPV vaccination rates are low February 2016

•	Bladder Health Tips November 2015

•	National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2015

•	When sex is painful September 2015

•	Early warning signs of ovarian cancer August 2015

•	What are the true benefits of exercise? June 2015

•	Ovarian cysts can be benign or cancerous and should be examined March 2015

•	How best to deal with menopause February 2015

•	Your first gynecologic visit as a teenager December 2014

•	PCOS: An Infertility Issue That Is Little Understood November 2014

•	Breast cancer awareness is saving lives and families October 2014

•	Dense breasts may obscure mammogram results June 2014

•	Ovary removal aids high-risk women but at what age February 2014

•	January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month January 2014

•	Don’t let sexual dysfunction impact your life October 2013

•	Dr. Ryder one of few in Hampton Roads to achieve Urogynecology subspecialty September 2013

•	InTone is popular new treatment for Urinary Incontinence July 2013

•	Report: Most women can get Paps every 3 - 5 years October 2012

•	Ovarian cancer tests ill-advised for some, panel says September 2012

•	Persistence is key to treating sexual pain August 2012

•	Long-lasting birth control cuts pregnancy rate June 2012

•	National guidelines advise a Pap smear every 3 years March 2012

•	Nothing off-limits in ‘Just for Teens’ sessions December 2010

If you are suffering from a GYN health issue and live in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Eastern Shore, Peninsula, Hampton Roads or North Carolina, please contact our GYN clinic at (757) 312-8221. Our GYN doctors are here to help you.

About Gynecology Specialists
Our three female GYN physicians and Nurse Practitioner provide comprehensive gynecology services to girls and women of all ages in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Eastern Shore, Peninsula, Hampton Roads and North Carolina.

Gynecology Specialists | 516 Innovation Drive, Suite 305, Chesapeake, VA 23320 | Ph: (757) 312-8221 Fax:(757) 312-8382 |