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When Should You Get Tested for STIs?
STI testing can be daunting and overwhelming, but is a normal and important part of caring for your health. At Carnegie Women’s Health, our OB/GYNs can guide you through your options. ...
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Understanding Endometrial and Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer, or more specifically endometrial cancer, is the most common type of gynecological cancer in the United States. For this reason, it is important ...
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Suffering from Urinary Incontinence? What You Need to Know
On our Healthful Woman podcast, Urogynecology specialist Dr. Alan Garely explained the basics of urinary incontinence in women. In this blog, we will review a ...
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Fibroids: Symptoms, Treatments, and More
On an episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Silverstein explained a very common gynecological condition known as fibroids. In that episode, Dr. Silverstein reviewed what fibroids are and what symptoms and ...
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Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
On Healthful Woman, GYN Oncologist Dr. Monica Prasad-Hayes explained testing, treatment, and symptoms of gynecological cancers, which includes cervical cancer. In that episode, Dr. Prasad-Hayes and ...
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What is a Colposcopy?
If you have had an abnormal Pap test result, your doctor is likely to suggest a colposcopy in order to make a diagnosis. This is ...
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What Are My Long-Term Birth Control Options?
For patients who are done having children or simply do not want to have children, long-term birth control options are available. To learn which one ...
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What is PMS?
On a recent episode of our podcast “Healthful Woman,” Dr. Caroline Friedman and Dr. Fox discussed PMS and its symptoms, diagnosis, and the difference between normal premenstrual symptoms, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. You ...
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What to Expect During a Pap Smear
On Healthful Woman, Dr. Stephanie Lam explained why patients shouldn’t “fear the Pap smear.” A Pap smear is one of the most commonly performed tests that gynecologists conduct, but many ...
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Why You Should Schedule Your Non-Invasive Mommy Makeover This Holiday Season
If you’ve been working hard this year, then it’s almost time to enjoy some well-deserved time off for the holidays. If you haven’t already made plans, then ...
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