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.
General Health
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
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
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
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
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,
