A uterine fibroid is a muscular tumor that grows in the wall of the uterus (womb). This type of tumor is almost always benign. The medical term for a fibroid tumor is a “leiomyoma” or “myoma.” A woman may have a single fibroid or multiple fibroids at an given time and they can widely range in size …
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breastfeeding in the United States is on the rise. In fact, their breastfeeding report card shows that rates of initiation of breastfeeding rose from 74.6% in 2008 to 76.9% in 2009 births. The rates of breastfeeding at six months also increased from 44.3% in 2008 …
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, it is vitally important that you eat a healthy diet that is rich in the vitamins, mineral and important nutrients that you and your baby will need during this very exciting time. Getting an adequate amount of folic acid is especially important before and during pregnancy …
A Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive gynecologic procedure that allows your doctor to look directly at your your female reproductive organs. It can be used to diagnose problems that may not be detected during a physical examination or on X-rays or other tests. In some cases, Laparoscopy can even be used to treat gynecologic problems. Since …
If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering what you should eat during pregnancy to make sure that your baby receives all the vitamins and nutrients he/or she needs in order to develop. While that is a question that can be best answered by your OB/GYN or healthcare provider, there are ten foods that …
Many women experience pelvic pain before or during their monthly menstrual cycles. Most of us just brush this pain off as an expected symptom of menstruation. However, other common causes of pelvic pain include Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and Fibroids. In some cases, pelvic pain may be a sign of a more serious medical problem …
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