One of the first decisions you will make is selecting medical providers for you and your family. Choosing a gynecologist that you like and feel comfortable with can seem difficult and overwhelming. To help make the process a little easier, we’ve provided some guidance to make your first GYN appointment successful. Insurance Currently, insurance is [...]
Here at New River Women’s Health, we are committed to assisting women with their family planning and fertility control needs. We offer a variety of FDA-approved birth control methods, including intrauterine devices (IUDs). We want to help you fully understand the contraceptive options before making your choice, so here are our answers to some frequently [...]
Whether it’s your first “screening” mammogram or you’re in the habit of considering your mammogram as part of your yearly health routine, you know the importance of good breast health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More specifically, October 21st is National Mammography Day. The words “breast cancer” are scary, and no woman wants to [...]
We want 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 Detection Ovarian cancer [...]
When it comes to your reproductive health, certain procedures are needed only once you become sexually active. However, some risk factors may require you to have a pap smear despite your sexual history. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 14,480 women are likely to get affected by cervical in 2021. With such a forecast, [...]
Period pains, also known as menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, are those aches and pains women feel during menstruation. It affects most women, with 80% reporting that they have experienced period pains at some point in their lives—however, the type of pain and its intensity range from inconvenient to excruciating. Types & Causes There are two [...]
The Secrets to Finding the Ideal Birth Control Revealed With the crazy events happening in the world right now, it helps to feel like you can control your life. One way to gain some control is by opting for birth control to help you choose when or whether you will get a child. If you [...]
Most women in their 20s and 30s are very busy, with a career, a family, a home, pets, or all of these things at once! It's easy to forget recommended health screenings when busy and relatively healthy. However, health screenings do more than fix health problems. A typical screening for a woman in her 20s [...]
Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the breast glands. On the surface, they're round, soft, and have distinct edges. Single or multiple cysts may appear on one or both breasts. They're usually non-cancerous but can cause discomfort requiring treatment. New River Women's Health provides information about breast cysts and what you can do [...]
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 [...]
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