Could Your Pelvic Pain be Endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis Awareness month – a good time to learn more about a disease that affects nearly 176 million women worldwide.
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Welcome Dr.Swanson!
Virginia Women’s Health Associates is proud to welcome our newest physician, Dr. Stephanie Swanson! Providing excellent patient care is our priority, and we are confident Dr. Swanson possesses the highest qualifications and is extremely well skilled in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology.
What you should know about the Zika Virus
While only about 20% of people with the Zika virus experience symptoms, the greater concern about contracting the virus has been the potential link to birth defects.
Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?
Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and is found in about 99% of cervical cancers.
What Do I Need to Know About My Heavy Flow
While menstrual flow can vary from person to person, there can be a lot of reasons behind a heavy menstrual flow. Known as menorrhagia, heavy menstrual bleeding in women can be caused by many things. So what causes heavy flow and what can be done about it?
Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?
If you have pelvic pain that occurs for more than two weeks a month and has been there for more than six months, you might be suffering from Chronic Pelvic Pain, or CPP.
Bioidentical Hormones vs. Natural Hormones
Women are becoming increasingly interested in the risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormones. In recent years, the use of bioidentical hormones has become a popular topic. It€™s important to be informed about the hormones before considering them.
Do you have morning sickness?
Morning sickness is caused by hormones released by a woman’s body during pregnancy. Morning sickness occurs most often during the first trimester of pregnancy. Some women find that nausea and vomiting are worst in the morning, but symptoms can occur at any time of the day or night.
Breast Cancer Prevention Tips
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime. While some factors that increase your chance of getting breast cancer are out of your control, such as age and family history,
The Recipe to Cure Morning Sickness
This watermelon, arugula, feta and mint salad is delicious, healthy and can help with morning sickness. Recent studies show that watermelon is great in relieving morning sickness. Because it€™s a natural diuretic and contains fiber, it also helps with bloating.