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Parents often try to mentally prepare themselves for important steps in their children’s lives, but sometimes, medical visits, such as the first Pap smear, get overlooked. Fortunately, those who do recognize the need for a little help and preparation before this milestone can find it and can help their daughters—and...

Uterine fibroids cause uncomfortable symptoms that make it difficult to participate in daily life. Unfortunately, almost every woman in the United States will deal with fibroids at some point in her lifetime. In fact, it’s estimated that between 70-80% of all women in the United States will develop fibroids by...

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Tajzoy and his staff want to remind you of the importance of routine Pap smears. This type of testing is important for identifying as early as possible cell changes in the cervix that can indicate an increased risk for cancer. After...

These days, more moms-to-be have a choice to make about how they’ll deliver their babies. A vaginal delivery is often the preferred method for safety reasons, but more women are considering planned C-sections as an elective option. A cesarean section is a surgical procedure that involves incisions made in your...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that appear on or near your ovaries. Researchers estimate that between 8% and 18% of women experience ovarian cysts, even if they’re past menopause. Most ovarian cysts are benign, but some can become malignant (cancerous) or result in other complications, such as a painful rupture...

Medication & PregnancyAs a general rule, no drug should be taken during pregnancy unless the benefit of that medication is significant. The first 12 weeks of a pregnancy are the most crucial time for development of the baby. Therefore, no medications (other than prenatal vitamins) should be taken unless the benefit outweighs the risks.Medications...

TravelIn most cases, travel is not ruled out during pregnancy. Travel, either by car or plane, will not cause problems with the pregnancy. However, if a pregnancy complication arises, it is important to have access to medical care. The best time to travel is mid-pregnancy (14 to 24 weeks).Prior to...

Gestational diabetes is a condition of pregnancy in which the mother’s body acts diabetic only during her pregnancy. Identifying the disease will reduce the risk to both mother and child.A blood screening test is available to help identify those patients who have developed gestational diabetes. The test will be performed...

The cervix is a tough, fibrous segment of your lower uterus that provides passage for your baby from the womb to the vaginal canal during birth. With a normal pregnancy, your cervix remains rigid and essentially closed, which helps hold your baby in position. Once labor starts, the cervix naturally...