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Our 2019 Wrap-Up: What PWOG Patients Need to Know

If you can believe it, we’re almost at the end of 2019. It’s been a big year for our practice, including an important office move that we want to ensure all our patients (especially those who have not…

What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

In the early stages of a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg is released from the fallopian tubes into the uterus, where it becomes attached to the uterine lining. There, it will grow and develop…

Five Risk Factors for Breast Cancer (and When to Talk to Your Doctor)

With about one in eight U.S. women developing invasive breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, being aware of the most common risk factors is important. Below are five key risk factors to keep…

Symptoms and Treatments for Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign growths or lumps found on the smooth muscle in the wall of the uterus. Fibroids often appear during women’s child-bearing years and can be difficult to detect. While t…

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: How Do I Know Whether I Have It?

Menstrual flows can vary greatly from woman to woman. While some people typically experience very light, short periods, others can have much heavier bleeding. Because of this, what is considered…