Author Archives for Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

Your Guide to Preterm Labor Prevention

Published May 9, 2019 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

Most pregnancies last to term, which is at least 37 weeks. Full term is 39 – 40 weeks, but about 12% of babies in the U.S. …

5 Ways to Reduce Pregnancy Puffiness and Swelling

Published March 22, 2019 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

If you have already had one child, then you know the drill. Pregnancy puffiness and swelling are all part of the deal that comes with bringing new life into the world. …

Essential Facts About STDs That Everyone Should Know

Published February 21, 2019 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

No one enjoys discussing STDs, but if you are an adult having sex, or you are a parent, it would be wise to learn some essential facts about STDs that everyone should know. …

Birth Control May Protect You From More Than Unwanted Pregnancy

Published January 22, 2019 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

What was commonly known as the Sexual Revolution back in the 1960s and early 1970s burst on the scene due to the invention and FDA approval of the birth control pill. …

STI vs. UTI: What Is The Difference Between Their Symptoms

Published September 21, 2018 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

STI vs. UTI and what is the difference between their symptoms is quite a common dilemma. There are some symptoms similar to both a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), …

Natural Ways to Shrink Fibroids

Published March 30, 2018 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

Fibroid Specialists in Trenton, MI Any woman who has experienced the menstrual cramps, back aches, and other discomforts associated with uterine fibroids has probably wished for a non-invasive way to shrink their growth. …

Differences Between Uterine Fibroids & Uterine Polyps

Published June 26, 2017 by Downriver Obstetrics & Gynecology GYN

Often times, uterine polyps and uterine fibroids are categorized as the same condition. However, these two reproductive health issues are very different in their nature and how they’re treated. …