Deciding if and when to build a family often involves a range of factors, from whether or not you’ve found an ideal long-term partner to financial and health considerations. Depending on your goals and whether or not you’ve already had kids, some people welcome age-related changes in fertility with open...
Out of every eight women, one will develop breast cancer, and about 43,600 will die from it every year. The good news is, mammograms are an effective tool for detecting breast cancer early, and early detection means a high rate of survival. Our team at The Center for Women's Health offers comprehensive women’s care,...
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that impacts the placenta — the organ that provides nourishment to your baby throughout your pregnancy. Early on, your body forms new blood vessels to deliver more blood and oxygen to your baby. With preeclampsia, those blood vessels don’t work properly or don’t develop...
April is STD awareness month, and we’d like to take the opportunity to emphasize the impact STDs have in the United States. Sexually transmitting diseases are not only on the rise in the U.S.; they’ve reached crisis levels, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and...
It starts with a minor itch that goes away with a discreet scratch, as most itches do. But when a vaginal itch becomes a constant annoyance, it’s time to find out why — and how to get rid of it. Our team of board-certified specialists at The Center for Women’s...
The uterus is a fascinating organ that performs many important functions. The lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, is essential for menstruation and reproduction. Each month, the endometrium sheds, and then during the next cycle, it regenerates. When you have endometriosis, the endometrium grows in places it shouldn't, such...
If you laugh hard at a joke or something funny and you urinate a little, once or twice, you don’t need to worry. If you find that you leak urine frequently when you laugh, sneeze, cough, jog, or do other activities, it’s called stress urinary incontinence. It’s a common issue,...
You wake during the night, drenched in sweat and freezing. Or, perhaps your sex life has faltered because of painful vaginal dryness. Or, maybe you’re experiencing both, and more. The side effects of perimenopause and menopause can be life-altering, but the good news is that there are solutions. Here at...
Getting an ultrasound is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. Until you deliver, it’s the only way you can see your bundle of joy. There is, however, more to ultrasound than just a glimpse into the future. Here, our team of expert obstetricians at the Center for Women’s...
Like balding or erectile dysfunction for men, far too many women believe that urinary incontinence is just a natural part of aging. About 40% of women over age 65 regularly struggle with this condition, and many of them avoid raising the subject with their doctor because of embarrassment. The talented...
When you’re a woman in your childbearing years, there’s a chance that you could get pregnant every time you have sexual intercourse without birth control. By using birth control, you can plan your pregnancies for a time that’s best for you and your family. Our expert providers at The Center...
The idea of your pelvic organs dropping lower, so low that they may even drop out of your vagina, can be more than a little unnerving. The condition where your bladder, uterus, and rectum droop due to weakened pelvic muscles is called pelvic organ prolapse. Occurring in about one-third of...
Up to 15% of couples in the United States struggle with infertility, which is defined as the inability to conceive after having regular, unprotected intercourse for at least 12 months (or just six months for women age 35 or older). While one-third of fertility problems can be traced to the...
If your family is complete, you might wonder if female sterilization is right for you. While long-acting reversible contraceptives work for some women, you might desire a more permanent solution. Our team of providers ー Dr. Katherine Hilsinger; Dr. Douglas Thom; Dr. Cheri Coyle; Dr. John M. Fejes; Mary E....
You’ve seen it on birthday cards and in email chains — we love to poke fun at menopause. But when you think about all of the changes your body goes through, you know that menopause is no laughing matter, especially when it comes to its impact on your bone and...
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign (i.e., non-cancerous) tumors affecting women, occurring in as many as 70 percent to 80 percent of all women age 50 years and older. Still, not every woman develops fibroids, and not all fibroids cause symptoms. Knowing your risk factors is a good way...
No one likes the idea of incontinence, but it’s a fact of life for up to one-third of adults in the United States, especially as they grow older. While urinary incontinence can strike both genders, women have unique challenges that make them two times more likely to develop incontinence, and...
Most people associate ultrasounds with pregnancy, and while they’re often used during pregnancy, women at all stages of life can benefit from an ultrasound. At the Center for Women’s Health, our experienced team of women’s health experts offers ultrasounds conveniently on-site — so you can have all of your care...
You struggle with hot flashes that leave you drenched in sweat in mere seconds, not to mention the problems you’re having with your sexual health. These are just two of the more disruptive and frustrating symptoms that often accompany menopause. The good news is that there are solutions for helping...
There’s no single “best” type of birth control that works for every woman. Luckily, you have options. From the pill to an IUD to condoms (and more!), you can find something that works for you. At The Center for Women’s Health in Newport News and Hampton, Virginia, our expert OB/GYNs...
Preventive measures like a regular Pap smear are an important part of women’s health. The talented OB/GYN team at the Center for Women’s Health, a Division of Mid-Atlantic Women’s Care, PLC, can monitor your health and help you understand the results of your Pap smear and other tests. Our offices...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2015 and 2017, 64.9% of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 49 used contraception. After sterilization, the most commonly used contraceptive method was the oral contraceptive pill. While there are many different types, brands, and...
Even if you’re feeling great, you should keep up with regular screenings that can help maintain your good health. Our doctors at The Center for Women's Health want you to make Pap smears, which detect early-stage cervical cancer, part of your health care routine. Years ago, women with cervical cancer...