Author Archives for Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
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. …
Published August 2, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Every prescription medication we take has side effects, and some of those side effects can be unpleasant. The same goes for birth control. …
Published July 12, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that interferes with a woman’s reproductive system. This includes getting pregnant, staying pregnant, and carrying a healthy child to term. …
Published June 7, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
Morning sickness, back aches, and fatigue should be enough to deal with during pregnancy, but if you add in allergy symptoms, …
Published May 3, 2022 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN
As most ladies know, yeast infections are quite common. You know you have one when you suddenly get that burning sensation when urinating and a discharge develops. …