BLOGS: Women’s Care

Comprehensive women’s health services in Columbus, Ohio, spanning gynecology, hormone therapy, and family planning, delivered by providers who take women’s health seriously.

Essential Women’s Health Screenings: What Every Woman Should Know

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Taking care of your health is crucial to living a fulfilling life. For women, there are specific health screenings that can help detect potential issues early, ensuring the best chance for successful treatment. In this blog post, we will discuss the essential women’s health screenings that every woman should know about and consider incorporating into […]

How to Ease Backpain During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy can be an incredibly exciting and fulfilling experience, but it can also bring on aches and pains that can leave you feeling uncomfortable and frustrated. Most expecting mothers suffer from back pain throughout their pregnancy and can sometimes find it difficult to find ways to ease it. In this post, we’ll discuss the causes […]

Is Labor Induction Safe?

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Induction labor has become increasingly popular in the United States, but many new parents are unsure whether it’s a safe process. Induction labor, usually done with drugs or sometimes a balloon, is the process of accelerating labor and delivery when medically necessary or desired. It’s a potentially very effective way to induce labor, but it […]

How Stretch Marks Form

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Stretch marks are an all too common occurrence, appearing on both men and women and most often occur on the chest, belly, thighs, and hips. But what causes stretch marks, and why do some people have more than others? This can be a confusing issue to tackle, but we’re here to help make it a […]

What are Ovarian Cysts and How to Prevent and Treat Them?

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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries, and they can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Though most cysts are benign, they can still lead to severe pelvic pain, discomfort, and in rare cases, ovarian cancer. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ovarian cysts is essential for the maintenance of […]

Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Visit (and How to Get the Most From Each Appointment)

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The biggest reason people leave an OB appointment wishing they’d gotten more out of it usually isn’t the provider. It’s that the questions they actually cared about surfaced in the car on the way home. Prenatal visits move quickly, and the appointments later in pregnancy can be especially short. Walking in with a written list […]

The ‘Must Ask’ List: Questions You Should Pose During Your OBGYN Appointment

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When you visit your OBGYN, it’s important to have a comprehensive conversation about your health and any concerns you may have. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get distracted and forget to ask the important questions that can help you maintain your well-being. But not to worry, we’ve created a “must ask” list of key questions that […]

What Is a Pap Smear? Everything You Need to Know

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A Pap smear takes about a minute, and it’s one of the most effective cancer-prevention tools in modern medicine. It doesn’t just catch cervical cancer early. It catches the cell changes that come years before cancer, when they’re easy to monitor or treat, which is why regular screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths. If […]

Budgeting for Pregnancy and a New Baby

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Expenses start adding up as soon as you become pregnant. Organizing your finances is one of the most important parts of readying yourself and your family for your new baby’s arrival. A newborn’s first few days, weeks, and months are a wonderful, hectic whirlwind. Now’s the time (while you still have it) to meet some […]

What is Hormone Therapy?

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Are you going through menopause? Have you had a hysterectomy? If so, have you experienced hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, vaginal discomfort, or weight fluctuation? These common menopausal symptoms appear when the body stops making estrogen during menopause or following a hysterectomy. Hormone therapy for menopause can help you lead a more normal […]