IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an increasingly popular form of long-term birth control for women. An IUD is a small metal or plastic T-shaped device inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. Once inserted, they are 99.7% effective and will last between 3 and 12 years, depending on the specific device. There is no [...]
Cancer is a heartbreaking illness that is very difficult to treat and incredibly painful to go through. Based on 2010-2012 data, 39.6% of Americans are diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. There are several forms of cancer that can develop in many different ways. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that [...]
Gynecological health becomes paramount, especially when problems arise that produce pain and alter the quality of your life. One such problem affecting a large percentage of women is fibroids. Fibroids are abnormal growths made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the form of tumors in the uterus. They can range [...]
Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women globally, only falling behind non-melanoma skin cancers. The five-year survivability rate of stage 1 breast cancer is about 99%, while stages 2 and 3 have survival rates of around 86% and 28%, respectively. Therefore, early detection is critical to increasing your chances of [...]
New River Women’s Health of Blacksburg, Virginia, is proud to offer a safe, effective bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men who are experiencing the effects of aging and low testosterone. The male sex hormone testosterone produces a deep voice, muscle strength and mass, and facial and body hair. It also gives men a sense of [...]
As a person ages, they may begin to have more difficulty losing weight and/or develop high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Medical research shows these issues could signify more than the natural aging process, and that insulin resistance (prediabetes) could be a contributing factor for those who've developed these concerning health issues. What is Insulin [...]
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a type of hormonal treatment that uses estrogen, and sometimes progesterone and testosterone, to balance a person's hormones. Men can also benefit from HRT if they show symptoms of low testosterone. Why is it offered? For Women: Hormone replacement therapy is most commonly used with [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects over 25 percent of women of childbearing age. That equates to about 1 in 10. This means you are quite likely to know someone who suffers from this disorder. While many women are affected with health symptoms during their menstrual cycle, PCOS is comprised of a much different series of symptoms. [...]
Did you know that New River Women’s Health in Blacksburg Va offers laser hair removal? Using a medical grade laser guided by a board certified doctor, this procedure is a safe and effective option to remove unwanted hair. This cosmetic procedure beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles where pulses of energy are emitted. The [...]
Endometrial ablation is a surgical practice that aims to remove or ablate the uterus lining, also known as the endometrium. The procedure minimizes or stops the heavy menstrual bleeding. The endometrium procedure is not a surgery; therefore, there is no cut involved, but instead, Dr. Campbell of New River Women’s Health inserts small tools in [...]
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