March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a disorder in women in which tissue similar to the endometrium that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This tissue, called an endometrial implant, is most often found on other reproductive organs, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. But sometimes, endometrial implants can be found in other areas, such […]
Gynecology
A Short Course on Cervical Health
January is a cervical cancer awareness month. Healthcare, medicine and early prevention concept. Hope matters. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus, or womb. It forms a canal between the uterus and vagina, which opens to the outside of the body. The cervix acts as a gateway to the uterus through […]
The Scoop on Group B Strep
Group B Streptococci, or group B strep (GBS), are bacteria that naturally live in your body’s gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. In most cases, these bacteria come and go and are harmless. They don’t cause you to feel sick or experience symptoms. But for some infants and adults with certain medical conditions, GBS can cause a serious illness called GBS […]