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Your mental health is always important.  It is also very important to pay attention to your mental health during your pregnancy and after.  What is maternal mental health exactly? Maternal mental health refers to the emotional well-being and psychological state of women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. It encompasses the mental health issues […]

Weight gain can be very common for women as they age. If you recently experienced sudden weight gain you may find the following information to be helpful.  There probably isn’t just one reason why you have gained weight. There could be multiple reasons why this happened.   Reasons Why You May Gain Weight: If you believe […]

With World Ovarian Cancer Day being May 8th of 2023 – we thought it may be a good time to share some facts about ovaries and ovarian cancer.  Especially since ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen.  It is best that women educate themselves and learn the signs […]

Fibroid Awareness Week is 4/18 – 4/24 of 2023.  What better time than now to discuss fibroids?  About 20 percent to 80 percent of women develop them by the time they reach age 50.  With that covering a broad range of women, you may be asking yourself “What are fibroids?” Overview Fibroids, also known as […]

As you may have already heard, our practice will no longer be offering Obstetric care effective on August 1, 2023.  We will however still be offering our Gynecology services.  What does that mean exactly?  Well, we hope we can answer your questions here, today. Gynecology Services – Provided By Our Office  We will continue offering […]

Have you considered getting tested for sexually transmitted infections?  It would be a good idea especially if you think you may have been exposed, have any signs/symptoms, or if you have a new partner.  Do not hesitate in getting screened for STIs. STIs are serious illnesses that need treatment. Types of STIs Common types of […]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day in March, we may feel inspired to support different women’s causes or feel compelled to empower the females in our own lives.  Either way, it is always a good idea to help others when we can.  Are you searching for organizations that support women’s empowerment around the world or […]

There are several questions with concern to many different health issues.  Human papillomavirus is no exception.  Many have questions about the topic and the OB-GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch would like to help answer those questions about HPV for you here. What is HPV (human papillomavirus)? Human papillomavirus is a virus that can affect […]

The uterus is lined with endometrial tissue and that lining is called the endometrium. A woman’s body grows a new endometrium with each menstrual cycle to prepare for a fertilized egg. There is a condition where the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, that condition is called Endometriosis.   What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is often painful […]

You probably already know that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. There are ways you can protect your heart and stay healthy.  Start by choosing to live a healthy lifestyle and understanding your risk of heart disease. Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations From The American […]