Category: Gyn Health

Sexual assault is a horrendous act that happens in every community and impacts people of all genders, ages and race. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, people ages 12-34 are at the highest risk for sexual assault.  What qualifies as sexual assault?  Sexual assault is any

Updated 3.30.21 Eligibility has rapidly expanding for COVID-19 vaccination as supply increases.  To find out more about getting vaccinated now, visit Stay Safe MN: Who’s Getting Vaccinated. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, talk to your provider and read more about getting the vaccine while pregnant.  This COVID-19 vaccine decision aid can also

Southdale ObGyn is excited to partner with M Health Fairview to provide you with evidence based strategies developed to enhance and expedite your recovery after certain gynecologic surgeries.  These strategies are called “ERAS” (enhanced recovery after surgery). Enhanced recovery is a way of caring for patients after surgery to help them get better faster. All

People are told to eat healthily, exercise daily and get eight hours of sleep to be healthy. When it comes to vaginal health, it is not so simple. The internet is constantly circulating new vaginal health trends and recommendations. Despite good intentions behind them, some of your daily rituals may be harming your vaginal health.

Going to your gynecologist may feel uncomfortable. And if you’re nervous, chances are you may forget what information you need to get from the appointment. Well, you’re in luck! Here are questions that all women should be asking at their gynecologist appointments.  Do I need to get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually

So, you’re thinking of going off birth control. Maybe you’re ready to try for a baby. Maybe you don’t like the way it makes you feel, physically or emotionally. Maybe you don’t have a reason to be on it anymore. Whatever your reason is for going off birth control, it is important that you are

Cramps are not unusual in the world of women’s health, as more than one half of women who menstruate have some pain for 1–2 days each month. Cramps are caused by the muscle cells in the myometrium responding to hormones called prostaglandins. The muscles are working to expel the lining of the uterus, called the

Nearly 2/3 of women will get a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) in their lifetime. This very common bacterial infection is common in teenage girls, especially those who may be sexually active. UTIs usually start in the bladder and can be very uncomfortable. They are easily diagnosed and treated, but if not taken care of can

It can span months or years leading up to menopause but understanding the symptoms and working with your provider will help diagnose you as perimenopausal.  If you’re in your thirties or forties, and you’re experiencing frustrating symptoms such as insomnia, heat flashes, and mood swings, you might be perimenopausal. Perimenopause, the span of months or years leading up to menopause,

While vaginal dryness is common, it is certainly uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know about diagnosing and treating your vaginal dryness that may occur during perimenopause.  Vaginal dryness is a problem that can strike women at any age, although it is much more common in older women — especially those going through perimenopause or menopause. While vaginal dryness is common and doesn’t