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Exciting things are happening at Virginia Women’s Health Associates, and we want to share some important news! To serve our patients better, we are delighted to announce that an additional office location will be opening in Annandale/Fairfax, Virginia. Our new office will be conveniently located across the street from the new Inova Women’s Hospital and the Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus.
Ovarian cancer occurs when cells that are not normal grow in one or both of your ovaries. It most often affects women who are past menopause. Ovarian cancer may cause early symptoms such as bloating, pain in your belly or pelvis,
Eating a variety of healthy foods will help you to consume the right amount of vitamins and nutrients during each stage of the pregnancy.
While ovarian cancer is only the ninth most common cancer in women, it is the leading cause of death for cancers of the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for releasing eggs during ovulation and producing female hormones. Over time,
Of the 157 million women in the United States, the CDC has reported that only 433 lab tests have shown traces of the Zika virus. While these numbers may seem low, the Florida Department of Health has recently issued a statement regarding an increased risk of infection for certain areas of the state as mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus have been identified in Miami.
If you’re scheduling your first gynecology visit and are curious what a gynecologist is, you aren’t alone. Many women have questions when it comes to seeing a gynecologist and when they should schedule an appointment.
March is Endometriosis Awareness month – a good time to learn more about a disease that affects nearly 176 million women worldwide.
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.
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.
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.