More than half of women consider their OB/GYN to be their most important doctor. More than 50 percent of women consider their OB/GYN to be their most important doctor – if they can only get to one ...
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From pelvic exams and vaginal dryness to menopausal hormone therapy, there's so much your doctor wishes she could walk you ...
For many women, their annual visit to the OB-GYN serves as their primary access to health care. We may not be visiting our general practitioners for regular whole-body checkups, but we are (rightfully ...
A new joint advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests that annual "well-woman ...
However, telehealth can’t replace an in-person annual OB/GYN check-in, says Dr. DeFrancesco. A truly full annual exam requires more than a patient history and chatting through symptoms and problem ...
If you are black, your doctor may recommend more frequent blood pressure checks as you are at a higher risk of pregnancy -induced hypertension. JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images Talking to doctors can be ...
For women, many biological milestones revolve around pregnancy and childbirth (think puberty, periods, birth control, fertility issues). Most start regular visits with an OB-GYN in their teens to make ...
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As states reopen, your OB/GYN will probably to open up to appointments. Here's what to expect this year from your gynecologist visit during coronavirus. The 1 Simple Activity You *Need* to Be Doing ...