If you’re thinking about having a baby or have already started trying, you may benefit from preconception care and counseling to ensure your body is ready for pregnancy, identify possible risk factors, and learn the steps to having a healthy pregnancy. When should you get preconception care? You can get a preconception checkup any time—even […]
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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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Menopause is a natural biological process for women. While most women believe menopause occurs in their early 50s, its symptoms can start at least 10 years earlier. Some women pass through the change of life with minimum disruption and discomfort. For others, symptoms can be severe and debilitating. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments available […]
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In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates that doctors will diagnose over 13,000 cases of invasive cervical cancer. The majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by a sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), but other factors increase the risk of cervical cancer including HIV, history of smoking, chlamydia, being overweight, long-term use of […]
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Take your health into your own hands by following a healthy lifestyle to help prevent breast cancer from forming. Eating healthy, exercising, and not smoking are protective measures you can take to lower your risk of breast cancer. Unhealthy lifestyle choices can lead to risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing cancer. Not all […]
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The blessing of pregnancy may come with a whirlwind of emotions. You may be feeling excited, nervous, joyful, anxious, and a host of other emotions, all of which can be amplified by the news that it will be a high-risk obstetrical. At this point as a mommy-to-be, you are probably trying to learn as much as […]