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What you need to know about Ovarian Cancer

What you need to know about Ovarian Cancer

By Jeffery Cherney, MD – Obstetrician/Gynecologist One of the most devastating diagnoses for women is ovarian cancer, a disease that affects the female reproductive organs. This disease can strike at any age, but is most commonly identified in women 50 or older....

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What You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections

By Connie Masak Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a common problem for women and can cause significant discomfort, if not treated properly. In fact, during reproductive years, women are 50 times more likely to have a UTI. Fortunately, the expert team at Women’s...

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What teens need to know about preventing pregnancy

What teens need to know about preventing pregnancy

By Pa Kou Thao, APNP Did you know May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month? It is a month dedicated to educating teens on preventing pregnancy. A teen pregnancy is defined as any female between the ages of 15-19 who has had a live birth, abortion or miscarriage. In 2017,...

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The top 5 questions our patients ask

Help! I might be pregnant…now what?  Top 5 questions our patients ask There is no worse fear than that of the unknown. When you think you might be pregnant, you’re really just looking for some clear guidance on what to do next. Women’s Health Specialists is not only...

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