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Reasons To Visit Your Gynecologist If You're Over 40
If you're in your 40s, it's important now more than ever to have regular doctor checkups. As your age increases, so does your risk for certain types of diseases and cancers. Having annual gynecologic visits, along with seeing your family practitioner routinely can cut your risks of getting sick. Here are just a few reasons as to why you should visit your OB/GYN on a regular basis if you're aged 40 or over.
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Over Forty and Done with Your Period: Why You Still Need to See a Gynecologist for Your Healthcare Needs
As women get older, they have different needs that will need to be met by a variety of doctors. Screening becomes more important, especially when problems have been discovered in the past. If you are a woman who is no longer getting a period, it's still important to meet with a gynecologist for routine screenings to ensure that your health is being protected. While you may not need a yearly pelvic exam and pap smear, it is recommended that you have one at least every three years, even if you are no longer in your child-bearing years.
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Addiction And Pregnancy: A Guide For Opiate Addicted Mothers Facing An Unexpected Pregnancy
According to an estimate by the University of Michigan, there is a baby born in the United States addicted to opiates approximately every hour and 13,539 babies are born with Neo-Natal Abstinence Syndrome (or NAS) every year. Babies who are born with an opiate addiction can have severe withdrawal symptoms and must be closely monitored by health professionals. If you have been struggling with an addiction to opiates and suddenly learn that you are expecting, getting help is absolutely imperative for the health of your growing baby.
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Just Keep Pushing: Three Reasons To Consider A Midwife For An At-Home Birthing Experience
Being a first-time mother, you want your labor to go as peacefully and smoothly as possible. Midwives have been around since the early 1700s. They have been trained in childbirth and all things pertaining to childbirth. They are also experts on how to make the birthing experience easy on those expectant mothers who are low-risk and expect a very healthy birth. Midwives can deliver your baby whether you are giving birth at home or at the hospital.
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Refuting Myths About Visiting The Gynecologist
Women's health issues can be a seemingly complicated topic, and it should come as no surprise that this can lead some patients to make the assumption that a couple of common misconceptions are true. This can cause you to make poor decisions when it comes to meeting your health needs. In particular, there are common myths surrounding going to the gynecologist that many patients will believe. Dispelling these notions can make you a more informed patient, which can help lead to better decisions and health outcomes.
About Me
When was the last time you went to your OBGYN for an exam? I skipped two of my bi-yearly exams because I didn't feel that they were necessary. When I began experiencing extreme cramping in my lower stomach, I knew that something was wrong. I went to the emergency room and found that I had cervical cancer. Since I skipped those important exams, the cancer had progressed significantly. So, why should you go to your OB when you don't feel sick, uncomfortable or have any health issues? My blog will show you exactly what early detection can do when you have cancer.