Diabetes is a disease in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in a person’s blood is abnormally high. Diabetes is a treatable, controllable disease, but if not actively taken care of, can lead to serious health complications (e.g. heart disease, stroke, loss of vision, amputation, kidney failure, and nerve damage). Many of those who are
Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Blog
As we begin the New Year, we mark January as a time for new beginnings, resolutions, and even awareness for cervical health, including cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can often be both detected early and prevented by undergoing a yearly Pap test which is performed during annual well woman exams with PGOMG. 2014 saw over 12,300
Congratulations! The first trimester of a pregnancy is truly an exciting and thrilling time. If this is your first pregnancy, then you probably have an idea of what to expect based on what you heard growing up – you know about a few of the more common symptoms (morning sickness) and that the first trimester
The winter season can be tough. Colder temperatures and darker days can easily affect your health and your mood, especially if you don’t take extra precautions. Regardless of how much the temperature drops in your area, how much snow you see, or how early the sun goes down, we can all be affected by the
Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, is a common issue for women. Iron is an essential nutrient that produces the protein hemoglobin, which helps red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout the body. When a person is anemic, she can experience unpleasant symptoms, but fortunately there are fairly simple treatment options that your PGOMG provider can
Drinking coffee is an important ritual for many people who start their day with a cup and likely even have a few up until their afternoon or early evening cut-off time. Although coffee in moderation is usually acceptable, there is a flavored alternative out there that can provide the same warming, relaxation that coffee does,
Stress is a part of everyday life for most of us. Whether it’s small moments of worry when you’re stuck in traffic or something bigger like moving or changing jobs, stress can come and go in a myriad of ways. Some are able to shake off their stress or handle it head on. Others, regardless
We’re all told that a nutritious and well-balanced diet is the key to long-term health, as well as energy for your everyday life. But when women are advised about changes in their diets, it often involves having to cut out certain foods. Today, PGOMG is asking that women add certain foods to their diet. Of
At PGOMG, we’ve found that women of all ages have questions about menstruation. These questions often include: “Is this normal?”, “Should this happen?” and “What can I do?”, especially with regard to conditions in which the “normal” experience of having your period transitions into another medical condition – one that you may not even know
It’s an exceedingly common problem: the consistent inability to get a full night’s sleep. Of course, everyone has plenty of reasons for not getting enough sleep night after night – a demanding career, the desire to enjoy your personal life after work, children, and a never-ending to-do list are some of the top reasons why
