Did you know that flu season actually begins in fall and can last until the spring, sometimes as late as May? Even though the flu season typically peaks in January and February, as national temperatures begin to drop bit by bit, it’s impossible not to notice that flu season is here. The flu is different
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to being the month for fundraising efforts for this important cause, October is a great time to spread awareness about breast cancer, specifically early detection. PGOMG works hard to educate our patients on the importance of performing self breast exams for early detection of any changes. We’ve
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths and a very common condition that women frequently experience during their reproductive years. Often a woman can have fibroids but be unaware of the condition because she isn’t experiencing any symptoms. However, for those who do experience uterine fibroid symptoms, the episodes can be unpleasant or even painful. Symptoms
It’s that time of year – the flu vaccine is now available at PGOMG. We’ve found that many of our patients are unsure whether the flu vaccine is necessary. In fact, lots of questions regarding the flu vaccine are based on misconceptions about the vaccine itself. Doctors recommend the vaccine for everyone over six months
As September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, PGOMG has decided to boost our dedication toward educating patients on how making healthy choices to help prevent ovarian and other cancers. First, we recommend that you check out our blog post Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know Today for a full overview of ovarian cancer facts
For a woman, staying healthy at any age means taking full responsibility for her own health and well-being. Of course, this translates into a balanced lifestyle involving diet and exercise, but there are some things that you’ll need a doctor’s help and advice for (every so often). In order to clear up any misconceptions you
Which kind of birth control is right for you is a very personal decision. Your doctor will be able to offer the best possible advice, but ultimately the decision depends on you and your individual situation. We believe that one of the best ways to help our patients make decisions about contraception is to provide
When a couple is introduced to the idea of preconception counseling the first question they often ask themselves is, “Do we really need this?” In truth, we recommend preconception counseling for any PGOMG patient who is considering conceiving in the near future. A lot of couples are confident that once they decide to have a
Education can empower women to take control of their health and make informed decisions. We created this series in order to address some of the top health questions women ask, especially those whose answers are often myths or misconceptions. In Part I of our series on top women’s health questions we answered questions about heavy
Our overall health is affected by each decision we make throughout the day, but good health habits don’t always require a major overhaul of your daily routine. Good habits can start small and expand from there. At PGOMG, we realized that our patients were basing some significant lifestyle choices on common misconceptions about health. The
