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 [...]
Even though three out of four women will have a yeast infection at least once, there are still many myths and misunderstandings about what a yeast infection is and what causes it. Dr. Campbell clears up some common misconceptions about yeast infections and their causes. Sex causes yeast infections. You should refrain from having [...]
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 many different ways. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops [...]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a painful condition caused by an infection in any part of your urinary tract - kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Most UTIs are limited to the lower urinary tract, which is made up of the bladder and the urethra. While lower urinary tract infections can be painful and bothersome, serious [...]
The American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition want to remind women to be screened for cervical cancer by having annual Pap smears and pelvic exams, which are combined with a screening test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) during well woman exams at New River Women’s Health. The cervix is the [...]
New River Women’s Health is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location. Effective February 1, 2018, our offices will be located at 3708 S. Main St. Suite D Blacksburg, VA 24060. Our phone number has not changed, we can still be reached at (540) 605-7566 for appointments and scheduling. Dr. Campbell [...]
National Mammography Day is October 3rd! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 3rd is National Mammography Day! These annual campaigns were created to increase awareness of the disease. These days, most people are aware of breast cancer, but often neglect to take the actions necessary to detect the disease in its early stages [...]
New River Women's Health wants to spread the word about the critical importance of early detection of ovarian cancer. September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. As the Ovarian Cancer Awareness advocacy group slogan says, it is crucial to your gynecological health to both “Get the Facts” and “Recognize the Signs.” The Importance of Early [...]
At New River Women’s Health, Dr. Campbell and her team perform minimally- invasive female sterilization procedures for women who are certain they do not want to get pregnant. When couples choose not to have children, sterilization can be a good option. Female sterilization is a permanent method of birth control, which works by blocking a [...]
Perimenopause, also called the menopausal transition, is an early stage of menopause when your estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop. Most women typically enter into this stage in their late 40’s, but this can vary from woman to woman. During this time, you may notice subtle (or not-so-subtle) signs that could be indicative of [...]
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