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By: Connie Masak, APNP The initial outbreak of Herpes: • Symptoms of the initial outbreak are usually the most severe • Outbreaks become milder after the body has produced antibodies. After several years a person may experience fewer outbreaks or no outbreaks at all •...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Syphilis is an infection that is sexually transmitted. If untreated Syphilis can lead to cardiovascular complications, neurologic complications, and ulcerative lesions. Symptoms: Initial symptoms develop 2- 3 weeks after contact • Non-painful...
by Dr. Julie Meyer Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet overwhelming time. It is not uncommon for anxiety to accompany pregnancy and often peaks in the third trimester or after delivery. With anxiety, you may experience feelings such as nervousness, excessive worrying,...
Dear Patients, I am writing to inform you that I will be relocating with my family to Florida and my last day with Women’s Health Specialists will be Friday, March 3, 2023. I began my practice with Women’s Health Specialists in 2016 and it has been an honor and...
Becoming a new parent can be an exciting time, but it can also cause a lot of worries. When you find out your partner is pregnant, sometimes it requires big lifestyle changes. While you may not be the one having the baby, there are plenty of ways that you can be...
Here are some tips from us at Women’s Health Specialists: The big stressors that come from the holidays are money and time. The holidays can be especially expensive. Making a budget prior to any shopping can help ease the stress of spending too much. Yes, gifts are...
The new year brings with it another opportunity to make resolutions that last for a few weeks, or a few months but rarely resolutions that stand the test of time. That being said, this new year brings a new DECADE! So let’s make this easy; resolve to love yourself, take care of yourself and focus on you as a person.
“When we knew the twins were going to be born, all I could think about were the numerous complications that could occur, if they survived, which wasn't even a sure thing,” shared Dr. Amy Schmidt of Women’s Health Specialists when she learned her premature twins were...
The March of Dimes organization defines premature as "preterm labor is labor that starts too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy." With November being Prematurity Awareness Month, we thought it would be helpful to share patient stories of their premature birth...
By Amy Schmidt, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity...