What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquitoes. Its symptoms typically include a mild fever, muscle and/or joint pain, skin rash, and inflammation of the eyes called conjunctivitis. There is currently no known treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus, but due to its increasingly widespread outbreak in South
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At PGOMG, we are always working to provide the best possible patient experience our team can offer. From the moment you book an appointment to the moment you leave our office, we want your experience with PGOMG to be straightforward and stress-free. In order to save time and help us help you, there are three
What can I expect at a well woman exam? A well woman exam at PGOMG is an annual appointment when your PGOMG provider performs a general health check that includes a breast exam and a Pap test. A well woman exam does not address chronic conditions or any new health concerns. What is the intention
In recent decades, lung cancer became known as a disease that heavily affected men. Of course, women were also diagnosed with lung cancer, but the general perception was that men were much more likely to combat the disease. This perception, wherever it may have come from, is not at all factual. In fact, many men
Every October, Americans come together to support awareness for breast cancer, including early detection. Early detection is incredibly important – it allows doctors the opportunity to spot precancerous and cancerous tissue in its early stages and assess whether treatment or surgery is needed right away. Early detection and effective breast cancer awareness save lives, and
As September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, PGOMG wants to help educate mothers, daughters and grandmothers who visit our practice regarding common risk factors associated with ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a particularly deceptive form of cancer – it can go undetected until it spreads to other areas of the body, such as the abdomen.
We understand how you feel – visiting your provider may not be at the top of your to-do list. In order to help make the experience of visiting your PGOMG provider as easy, straightforward and pleasant as possible, we’ve provided a guide below. Whether you’re visiting our office for an annual well-woman exam or you
In the excitement of summertime activities, such as beach-time, picnics, pick-up games, and pool-time, it’s easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Being outside in the sun on days when the weather is summer perfect is something a lot of people look forward to after cold winters and rainy springs, but the summer sun
We get it – sometimes the last thing any woman wants to do when PMS hits is head to the gym. You have cramps, you feel bloated, your stomach may be a bit upset, and your back hurts, so who wants to put on sneakers and go for a run? Finding the motivation to be
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
