Category: Gyn Health

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

No woman likes getting pap smears. There aren’t many situations that feel more uncomfortable or awkward than having a gynecologist taking a look inside your vagina with a speculum. But, those 30 to 60 seconds of discomfort could save your life — and it’s important to stay up-to-date with your exams.  What is a pap smear?  A “pap smear” is a “cervical cancer screening

Whether you began seeing your women’s health provider as a teen or started with your first pap test at age 21, you’ve likely built close relationships with your provider over the years. But, with just one required visit each year, quite a bit can change in your life (and in your body!) in a short 365 days. That means, you’ll want to make the

Everywhere women look, they are bombarded with products and ideas around “healthy living.” From social media influencers promoting their “favorite protein,” to health articles sharing new research on the benefits of green tea over coffee, the amount of information, standards, suggestions, data, and research that women are exposed to daily is borderline excessive. And it

We understand that patients want and need options for many gynecological conditions including bleeding and pelvic pain. When surgery is the best choice for a patient, we offer many minimally invasive surgery options to help you recover quickly. Patients have many questions about minimally invasive surgery and what they may be able to help with. In this

What is a Certified Nurse Midwife? Many Southdale ObGyn patients ask, “What exactly is a nurse midwife?” The definition is quite fitting. Midwife comes from the old English ‘mid’ and ‘wife’ meaning “with woman.” Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM’s) care for women of all ages. In addition to specializing in pregnancy and birth, they see patients

At Southdale ObGyn, we treat women at every stage of life, from adolescence through post-menopause.  We take pride in offering our patients safe and effective treatment options that keep up with advancements in women’s health. We have recently expanded our clinical offerings to include MonaLisa Touch, a therapy that impacts thousands of women suffering from painful intercourse due