As the options and availability of birth control has increased, surprisingly several age-old myths and misconceptions continue to be pervasive — in particular among younger women who might not be getting all their facts straight. We’d like to dispel a few of the most common here today, specifically a few “old wives’ tales” that never […]

Every woman has used the excuse “I’m PMSing” in their lifetime. However, recent studies show that PMS and PMDD aren’t just excuses but medical conditions that can have an impact on a woman’s daily life. What is PMS? PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. Though the length […]

Besides the obvious one… You already know that birth control offers ridiculously reliable protection against unplanned pregnancies—assuming you’re using it correctly, that is. But BC actually has a lot of other amazing social and lifestyle benefits, too. Researchers at the family planning organization the Guttmacher Institute recently crunched the numbers, finding that women who regularly […]

For our patients who are looking for contraception options that allow them to be more spontaneous than when using condoms — and for whom prescription medications like the birth control pill are not medically or personally warranted — we often recommend the ParaGard IUD; Warner Robins women find it’s an excellent way to prevent pregnancy […]

When deciding what form of birth control Macon women want to use, a variety of issues — health, lifestyle, and family goals — come into play. One of the most popular forms of contraception available remains the birth control pill, although there is more than one kind of pill on the market. The two primary […]

When it comes to contraception options at the OBGYN, Warner Robins women have another choice beyond condoms and medical contraception like the pill. It’s the ParaGard intrauterine contraceptive, a device that offers exceptional protection without the use of hormones. Widely considered one of the most effective forms of birth control on the market, the ParaGard […]

When it comes to going to the OBGYN, Macon women know they’ll have opportunities to discuss whatever health and wellness issues they think are relevant; and in matters of general gynecology, Macon patients generally feel most comfortable with professional consultation. Importantly, patients should recognize that their OBGYN is also an invaluable resource for information about […]

Gynecology professionals know there are any number of symptoms related to menopause that require no medical treatment; in fact, often enough menopausal symptoms go away on their own, and many women find they aren’t bothered enough by them to seek medical attention. Fighting the effects of hot flashes by avoiding spicy foods, for example, or […]

If your daughter is between the ages of 13 and 15, or has become active sexually, it’s time to schedule her first appointment with an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) for her initial adolescent gynecology visit. The mere idea of this first visit can be intimidating for a girl, but a parent or caregiver can do much to […]

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