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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.