Category Archives: Gynecologist

  1. Of Fame and Shame – Nevada statistics on Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Did you know that Nevada is the # 1 state in the USA for primary and secondary syphilis and #2 state in our nation for congenital syphilis that affects newborn babies? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that affects our bodies and brains and gets transmitted to our partners via sexual contact and our newborn…

  2. October: Breast Cancer Awareness! Breast Cancer Facts & Statistics

    October: Breast Cancer Awareness!

    October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast Cancer Facts & Stats Data from Breastcancer.org In the United States we recognize October: Breast Cancer Awareness month and highly support it’s recommendations. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all new cancer cases in women each year in the United States. Here is a look at the latest…

  3. Can birth control cause weight gain? - Woman to Woman Gynecology by Women for Women

    Can Birth Control Cause Weight Gain

    A common objection to starting birth control among many young women is the fear of uncontrolled weight gain. While there are countless methods of birth control in existence, it becomes hard to deny that one of the largest side effects of the hormonal variations available is an increase of water retention.