Author: Heather Sellers

The Importance of Annual Exams

By admin February 11th

Annual gynecological exams serve a number of purposes. The most important is to diagnose any abnormalities as quickly as possible. The sooner you begin treatment, the better your chances of managing or recovering from a condition will be. By going in for annual exams, you may catch a potentially dangerous disease before it’s too late.
At What Age Should Women Begin Getting Annual Exams?

By admin February 11th

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that girls begin annual exams as early as thirteen years old, though these check-ups won’t be as comprehensive as later exams. Pelvic exams and Pap tests generally begin around age 21. Of course, women are always encouraged to see their providers sooner if there is any cause… [read more]
What Happens at an Annual Exam?

By admin February 11th

At your annual exam, the nurse and provider will check you over to ensure you are in good health. They will start by taking your health history if they don’t have it on file already. Then the nurse will take your measurements and vital signs, including your height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate… [read more]
Intrauterine devices (IUD)

By admin February 11th

Intrauterine devices (IUD) are the most efficient removable birth control implant available, with the failure rates less than 1 percent. IUDs are small T-shaped appliances that are placed in the uterus by an obstetrician during an outpatient appointment. They are long-acting contraceptives, meaning that they administer the active ingredient – either copper (a natural spermicide)… [read more]
Hormonal Birth Control

By admin February 11th

There are a number of other hormonal birth control methods on the market, including patches, implants, injections, pills, and the ring, all of which prevent fertilization by stopping ovulation. The effectiveness of hormonal methods is generally dependent upon the user; those who take pill have a daily schedule they must follow, while the patch must… [read more]
Barrier Methods

By admin February 11th

Barrier methods of contraception, including condoms, diaphragms and sponges, work by preventing sperm from entering the uterus, sometimes with the inclusion of a spermicidal agent. These methods are popular because they are typically easy to use, readily available and inexpensive, but they tend to have higher failure rates due to the possibility of user error.
Sterilization

By admin February 11th

Both male and female sterilization are minimally invasive surgical procedures that sever the channels through which reproductive cells travel. The recovery time is generally short and there are no long-term side effects. In fact, female sterilization (tubal ligation) may possibly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Sterilization is designed to be permanent, although there can… [read more]
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By admin February 12th

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By admin February 12th

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