Estrogen and Bone Loss: What Changes After Menopause
Bone loss after menopause is a direct result of falling levels of estrogen. Estrogen keeps the constant rebuilding of bone in balance, and when levels drop at menopause, bone starts…
Welcoming Megan Zynda, CNM, to MyOBGYN!
We are happy to share some news: Megan Zynda, Certified Nurse-Midwife, has joined the MyOBGYN team. If you are looking for a midwife in Las Vegas, or you want a…
What Can I Take for Heartburn While Pregnant?
Heartburn during pregnancy is a burning feeling in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. It is one of the most common complaints of…
At What Age Should You Start Getting Mammograms?
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast used to find cancer before it can be felt. Screening mammograms are done on a regular schedule for women with no…
Why You Can’t Sleep During the First Trimester
Insomnia during early pregnancy is common, and it often occurs long before there is any bump to blame it on. Studies of pregnant women consistently find that sleep problems begin…
Perimenopause or Menopause? How To Tell
Menopause occurs at a single point in time, and is not a phase. It is defined as the day you have gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, and…
C-Section Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
A cesarean section, often called a C-section, is a surgery that delivers a baby through cuts in the belly and the uterus. It is major surgery, which means your body…
Can You Get a Pap Smear on Your Period?
A Pap smear is a quick, routine test that checks the cells of your cervix for changes that could one day lead to cervical cancer. During the test, your provider…
Hot Flashes and Irregular Periods: Is It Menopause?
Perimenopause and menopause are two stages of the same natural change, but they are not the same thing. Perimenopause is the transition that leads up to menopause, when hormone levels…
How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant?
For most healthy couples, getting pregnant takes time, and that is completely normal. About 85% of couples who have regular, unprotected sex will conceive within one year, and many succeed…