A Closer Look at Minerva Endometrial Ablation at Summit Women's Health
For those experiencing severe endometriosis, an endometrial ablation may be the best solution. This procedure involves removing some or all of the endometrial lining—the part of the uterus responsible for menstruation—so that uterine bleeding either significantly reduces or stops.
Endometriosis 101
Roughly 10% of women at a childbearing age (between puberty and menopause) are diagnosed with endometriosis. This makes it an extremely common condition – 1 in 10 women you know probably have endometriosis.
What to Prepare When You're Expecting (for After Your Delivery)
Amidst the preparations for a baby’s arrival – having a go bag ready for when you need to head to the hospital, getting that all-important car seat for the ride home, arranging a nursery – it can be easy to forget that there will also be another person who needs to be taken care of: the mom!
What Do I Need to Know About Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer has become more treatable and much less deadly since the introduction of Pap smear testing in the 1970s. Additional new treatments and medicines introduced in the early 2000s have helped decrease cervical cancer deaths even further.
Recurrent Miscarriage: Causes & Options
The loss of a pregnancy is a serious occurrence, both physically and emotionally. It is also extremely common. It is estimated that 10 to 20% of people who know they are pregnant will experience miscarriage. (Another large group of people will miscarry without ever knowing they were pregnant; some estimate that this brings the average up to about 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage.)
What Types of Screenings Do I Need for My Age?
A relationship with an OB/GYN doctor is lifelong—from puberty to later life and everything in between. At different stages along the way, it is important to make sure that your health is protected by appropriate tests and screenings.
Bladder Issues: When Should I Go to My Gynecologist?
Bladder issues—also known as urinary incontinence—come in many forms: unexpected leakage, sudden urges to pee, pain while urinating, frequent need to pee but with very little urine coming out, and more. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to see your Summit Women’s Health provider. Read on for more guidelines about when it’s time to see your doctor about a bladder issue.
Sex is Painful! What Can I Do?
If you’re here, you’ve probably (all of a sudden) started experiencing pain during sex. First of all, know that you are not alone: there are many common situations that lead to pain in the vaginal area or abdomen during sex. But that doesn’t mean you have to keep enduring it!
First Time Visiting a Gynecologist: How to Prepare Yourself 101
Seeing a gynecologist for the first time is an exciting step in taking care of your health as a young woman. At the same time, it is completely normal to feel a little nervous! It’s true that seeing your OB/GYN is a bit different from seeing your pediatrician or primary care doctor.
Summit Women’s Health: We have a new name! Why?
We love treating our neighbors and friends ourselves, but we know that there are always more patients who need care than available appointments on our calendar. We have always hoped that this practice would be larger than just “the Lingenfelters.” That’s why we recently chose a new name: Summit Women’s Health.
Easing Morning Sickness
Any kind of nausea or vomiting while pregnant is generally referred to as “morning sickness.” Around 80% of all expecting moms will feel this kind of discomfort during their pregnancy.
Why In-House Ultrasound Is Key to Women’s Health Care
When you need an ultrasound as part of your care, the last thing you want to do is make another appointment and drive to another place on a different day. That’s why we have in-house ultrasound — so you have one less thing to squeeze into your schedule.
When Is a Period Not a Period?
What happens when a period just doesn’t seem right? What if the flow is particularly heavy, comes in between periods, or lasts longer than usual? What about bleeding after sex or after menopause?
What Is Included in Prenatal Care?
Think of prenatal care as a series of regular doctor’s appointments with the ultimate purpose of guiding you through the entire pregnancy process – from the time you first discover you’re pregnant up until you deliver your baby. The goal is a simple one: maintaining your health and delivering a healthy baby.
What can a woman do about decreased libido?
Depending on the cause, there can be many different approaches to increasing libido for women.
Pregnancy: Normal or Not?
Whether you’re experiencing your first pregnancy or your third, it is very normal to have plenty of questions as you navigate these nine months.
Most Common Causes of Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain may be caused by a variety of things. If you’re having pelvic pain, you want to get to the root of the problem to gain relief. Pain in the pelvic area has numerous causes, so it’s important to see a specialist to diagnose the problem.
Get That Summertime Glow With Facial Rejuvenation
With the summer season fast approaching, it’s time to turn your thoughts to beach weather and the glorious days of summer that lay ahead.
Dealing With Stress Incontinence Post-Birth
As a new mom, you have plenty going on. The inconvenience of postpartum urinary incontinence may be something unexpected. This involuntary bladder leakage hits when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or do something strenuous. Fully one-third of new moms experience urinary incontinence, so you’re not alone.
Is Urinary Incontinence Normal (And What Can I Do About It)?
Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable problem to talk about. But if you’re suffering from an overactive bladder, know that you’re not alone.