Question: I’m newly pregnant and my doctor wants to test my hCG levels. What is hCG, and why does it need to be checked? Answered by Karen Carlson, MD, OB-GYN.
Many women suffer in silence with pelvic health issues because they believe common myths. The truth? You don’t have to accept these symptoms – effective treatments are available.
Living with chronic pain can greatly impact daily life. Chronic pain is pain that has been present for over six months and persists beyond the expected healing time for an injury or surgery.
Question: As our aging population depends more and more on pads and disposable underwear for bladder leaks, what is the simplest way to stay clean and irritation free? Answered by Lindsey J. Schindler, DO, family medicine geriatrics.
Ovarian cysts are a common health concern for many people with ovaries. Understanding what ovarian cysts are, what causes them and when to get help can make a big difference in your health.
Researchers are seeing a significant rise in appendix cancer over the last decade, and not just in people over age 50. Gen X and Millennials are now at three to four times the risk when compared to a generation ago.
In this article, Nebraska Medicine OB-GYN Candace Giles, DO FACOG, explains what you need to know about post-menopausal bleeding, what causes it and when to see a doctor.
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The good news is that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when it is found early through regular screening.
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