How to Manage Vaginal Dryness
April 17, 2023 2:13 pmA decrease in estrogen is one of the main reasons for vaginal dryness, although there are other reasons as well. It can occur at any time in a woman’s life,
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What You Should Know About Premature Menopause
March 21, 2023 11:02 amMenopause 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.
Things That Can Cause an Abnormal Pap Smear
February 20, 2023 2:33 pmWomen routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed,
Uterine Polyps vs Fibroids: What’s The Difference?
January 23, 2023 1:01 pmWomen 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,
How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System
December 15, 2022 7:16 amWe might call it an old wives tale, but scientists used to think a woman’s immune system became weaker when she was pregnant.
Dr. Lonny Legino will be retiring 12/19/22
November 30, 2022 10:17 am
Why You Should Still See Your OB-GYN After Having Kids
November 18, 2022 1:48 pmMoms often put their children’s needs ahead of their own. That might be OK for a while, but you need to remain healthy to take care of those children and their needs.
5 Myths About Breast Cancer Symptoms
October 17, 2022 11:24 amMany 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.
Now Offering Heartbeat Bears
September 28, 2022 10:41 amMid-City OBGYN is now offering “heartbeat bears” We have started offering heartbeat animals for our patients at their scheduled ultrasounds (i.e.
Coping With Appetite Loss During Pregnancy
September 19, 2022 2:52 pmMany people picture a ravenous pregnant lady eating everything in sight. While this is the case for some, there are other women who find it hard to eat anything.