High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be a concern for anyone, including pregnant women. Blood pressure is an important indicator of overall health. It is directly related to heart health and can have lasting impacts on your cardiovascular system, organs, and brain. Whether you already have high blood pressure or experience gestational hypertension, […]
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Please be advised that this blog is a purely informational public platform and in no way constitutes medical advice from the physicians and nurses at West Des Moines OBGYN.
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So many things can go wrong with the female anatomy, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common — and annoying — conditions we can experience. The pain and inconvenience of a UTI affect at least half of all women sometime in their lives. In women over age 65, the rate of occurrence […]
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It’s time to talk about some sensitive issues—issues you may never have mentioned to anyone. Not your doctor, your best friend, or even your partner. It’s time to have a conversation about vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Many women experience these issues but never talk about them. However, they should be addressed with your gynecologist. […]
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Women today have access to a wide range of birth control options. In fact, it can be a bit overwhelming. Do you want a hormone-free method? Is reliability more important to you than anything? Do you and your partner want a birth control method that can be started and stopped as you add to your […]
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Having a baby can be a joyous time, but it also can be overwhelming emotionally, physically, and mentally. Most moms have the Baby Blues following the birth due to the dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone. For a couple of weeks, you may be moody, feel overwhelmed, and have trouble eating and sleeping. This is […]
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The ovaries are two small organs that store eggs and produce hormones. As with any tissue in the body, cancer can form on the ovaries when abnormal cells begin to grow. Because of the position of the ovaries deep in the abdomen, there may be few noticeable symptoms of ovarian cancer, making it difficult to […]
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Dripping. Leaking. A little when you sneeze, cough, or laugh. Whatever you call it, the medical community calls it urinary incontinence, and it can be caused or aggravated by what you eat and drink, medications, urinary tract infections (UTI), pregnancy, menopause, or neurological disorders. Different types of incontinence can be either temporary or long-term, and […]
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The use of ultrasound technology for visualization of the uterus and fetus in obstetrics, gynecology, and other medical fields has become ubiquitous. So much so that you may not know about the different types of ultrasounds and what they can be used to detect and diagnose. Ultrasound technology uses high-frequency sound waves to produce outlines […]
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As a natural part of the ovulation process, the ovaries release eggs, and fluid-filled sacs called ovarian cysts to form. Usually, these pockets of fluid cause a few mild symptoms that most women associate with their cycle. However, some types of ovarian cysts can be more serious, causing sudden, severe pain or make it difficult […]
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For centuries, there was one way to have a baby, and that was a vaginal birth. Fortunately for today’s mothers and babies, 21st-century medicine offers other methods for childbirth that can help ensure a safe, healthy delivery. The C-section or cesarean delivery method involves the surgical removal of the baby. Another option is a vaginal […]