From battling hormone issues and obesity to undergoing life-changing weight-loss surgery that helped her conceive, the path to motherhood has been an extraordinary journey for Melissa Lederer, RN.

Question: I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids for over two years. They never go away and only seem to be getting worse. Is it possible that it could be anal cancer? Answered by colon and rectal surgeon Matthew Fuglestad, MD.

Question: Is it OK to have sex the day before a gyno appointment? Will it mess up my pap smear results? Answered by Katherine Lessman, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist.

You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.

When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.

Scheduling an appointment with an obstetrician or gynecologist isn’t always about pelvic exams and Pap smears.

Nebraska Medicine interventional radiologists Joseph McBride, MD, and Maria O’Malley, MD, discuss frequently asked questions about uterine fibroids and the benefits of fibroid embolization.

Question: Is it possible to have twins if they don't run in my family? Answered by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Maggie Kuhlmann, MD.

Colorectal cancer screening is essential to preventing cancer; catching it early can save your life. As the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer is also rising in younger people, prompting the need for more awareness.

Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that, over time, can cause significant liver damage and even liver cancer. Symptoms can take years and even decades to appear. As a result, many people do not seek medical treatment until the disease is fairly advanced.