The Gardasil vaccine protects against the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. – so why are so many people resisting it? Gardasil is a vaccine that immunizes women as well as men against human papilloma virus (HPV). The vaccine is recommended for ages 16-18 but can be given as early as age 11
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At PGOMG, we offer genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes. Genetic testing for the breast and ovarian cancer genes has been in the headlines as of late, with celebrities such as Angelina Jolie speaking out about genetic testing and her decision to seek preventive surgeries in order to reduce her cancer risk.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are an area of personal healthcare many people avoid thinking about or discussing, and procrastinate when it comes to testing. Many women, as well as men, are reluctant to seek proper STD testing over the course of their lives, even in cases when risk of STD exposure is clearly possible or
Sometimes, even with months of dedicated diet and exercise, stubborn fat just hangs around. This is common, especially with women, who typically struggle more than men to lose the same amount of weight. Fortunately, despite this stubborn fat hanging on after months and months of time and energy spent trying to losing it, there is
An annual well woman exam with PGOMG should be an essential part of a woman’s overall health regimen each year. Annual exams are often the only opportunity your gynecologist has to check your gynecological, sexual and reproductive health. Many patients put off scheduling an annual well woman exam, reasoning that the visit may be awkward
Endometriosis is a condition which occurs when tissue that would normally grow inside a woman’s uterus exists outside the uterus. This change in tissue location may seem inconsequential, but it can actually greatly affect a woman’s daily routine, particularly during menstruation or while attempting to conceive. Endometriosis has a reputation for being difficult to diagnose,
The winter season is a time of year when we sometimes struggle to fulfill personal goals – remember your New Year’s resolutions? Even though those holidays where over-eating and indulging in calorie-rich food are over, it doesn’t mean that there is suddenly a shortage of everyone’s favorite snacks and sweets. Eating healthy day after day
The days, weeks and months following the birth of your baby can be a wave of emotional ups and downs. All of this excitement in meeting and getting to know your newborn can take priority over your postpartum health. Many women are often so inundated with late-nights, feedings, doctor’s appointments, diapers and more, they don’t
February is American Heart Month, which aims to raise awareness and increase education on heart health, including heart disease. You may be surprised to hear that heart disease poses a serious risk to women, not just men. In fact, the American Heart Association has stated that one in three women will die of heart disease
Perhaps one of the most common symptoms of PMS is the menstrual cramp. Menstrual cramps can vary in intensity from woman to woman, with some women finding cramps uncomfortable, but unchanging to their daily routine. For others, cramping during or before their period can be so severe, they miss school or work. If you find
