Author Archives for Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Published June 29, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Women who have either uterine polyps or fibroids can be asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms. They can go through life oblivious to these conditions unless they begin to have certain symptoms, …
Published May 15, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Do you often worry about getting pregnant again? Are you giving thought to not having any more children? Many women have these same feelings, …
Published April 12, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
While a woman is pregnant, she can develop gestational diabetes, a temporary condition causing her blood sugar levels to increase. This can cause problems, …
Published March 14, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen levels drop. It usually occurs gradually over a period of time known as perimenopause. …
Published February 8, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
A cesarean birth is a surgical procedure used when a vaginal delivery is too risky. According to the CDC, C-sections account for approximately 30% of deliveries in the United States. …
Published January 16, 2023 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Am I a candidate for myomectomy for fibroids? The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding, …
Published December 13, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
You have made it through the 1st and 2nd trimester, and here you are approaching the finish line. Whew! Weeks 28 through 40 may seem like forever, …
Published November 9, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Maybe you thought your fatigue was due to all of life’s daily grind, plus picking up the kids from after school activities, …
Published October 6, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Many organizations have increased awareness about breast cancer in the last several decades. All this is good, but sometimes old wives tales or myths pop up and they are repeated and spread on the internet. …
Published September 12, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Having pain during monthly menstrual cycles is nothing new or unusual for women. However, having significant pain which makes daily activities impossible is something entirely different. …