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Fibroids are benign (not cancerous) growths of the muscular layer of the uterus. They are very common in women of reproductive age. They can be as small as a marble or may grow to be very large, similar to the size of a softball.

 

At Nuture Women’s Health, we are using a clinical pathway called an Enhanced Recovery Protocol to make your gynecologic surgery easier.

“IT HURTS WHEN I OVULATE” This is a common complaint in the Gyn’s office. Up to 50% of women get pelvic pain mid-cycle, some every month. But is ovary pain really coming from your ovary? Sometimes it’s not! ...

“I HAVE UTI’S ALL THE TIME!” Have you ever been to the doctor for a urinary tract infection and been told your urine wasn’t infected? Or have you been on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection and it just didn’t seem to get better, ...

THE SPECULUM EXAM SHOULDN’T HURT! If you’re the kind of gal who avoids going to the gyno because you’re afraid of the torture device known as a speculum, you’re not alone. But did you know that it SHOULDN’T HURT to have a speculum placed?? ...

A LITTLE TMI “It hurts to have sex, so much that I just don’t want to do it anymore”. “My husband wants to have sex more often, but I just don’t enjoy it”. “He can’t even get inside me, it hurts so bad”. ...

CRAMPS SUCK! Having cramps at the time of your period is expected. Most women just pop a couple of ibuprofen and go on with things. But deep cramping pain during sex is different and awful. ...

YOUR VULVA IS SACRED The vulva is a sacred area, am I right? It’s sensitive, and only seen by a few chosen folks in your adult life. Being a gynecologist, the fact that I’m one of those people is special, and I take it seriously. ...

“IT HURTS TO PLACE A TAMPON, LIKE REALLY HURTS” If this is you, there’s a good chance you might have a vulvar pain issue going on. If it hurts to try placing a tampon, or trying to have sex, or worst of all having a speculum exam, listen up!! ...

Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in Woman Care. ...

“SEX IS IMPOSSIBLE- MY VAGINA JUST WON’T COOPERATE!” It’s not an uncommon problem, sadly, to have an uncooperative vagina. Remember my “dreaded speculum exam” post? This is it…the most common cause of a painful speculum exam. Now, as you’ve seen in other