by Mt. Auburn | Jan 23, 2020 | Conditions, Gynecology, Our Practice, Procedures, Q&A, Services
Did you know that 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year? January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Today we go over how you can take care of your cervical health. HPV Vaccination The human papillomavirus can lead to...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Jun 2, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Q&A
How exciting! The day you have been preparing for is finally approaching. Soon your baby will be born. You are probably feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. You may also be tired and irritable as the baby gets larger. Your due date is based on the first...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Are Vaginal Infections? Vaginal infections are the most common gynecologic disorder. Many of the agents that cause vaginal infections are normally found in the vagina in small numbers. The normal vaginal flora generally keeps the agents from overgrowing. Whenever...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that regulates the body’s metabolism and organ function. The gland is located across the base of the neck below the Adam’s apple and in front of the windpipe. The thyroid produces hormones that...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the most severe form of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). AIDS was first reported in 1981 and is now a worldwide epidemic. HIV progressively destroys the cells of the immune system thereby damaging the body’s...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, may well be the STD of the new millennium. The virus has been studied for a relatively short time but already 80 different genotypes have been identified in the US. Approximately 20 to 30 are known to infect the genital area. Even though...
