Endometriosis is a health condition in which the uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, rather than solely within it. This can result in abnormally heavy periods as well as pain that exceeds that of normal menstrual cramping that women are used to experiencing. It is a fairly common health problem, impacting more than 6 million [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All women eventually begin to worry about the health of their breasts. Whether it's because they have a family history of breast cancer, find a lump on their breast, or any other myriad of reasons, it's something all women face eventually. Dr. Campbell of New River Women’s Health shares [...]
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 [...]
May is Women's Health Month, and there is no better time than now to improve your overall health and take control. Women are so important to our society and have made lasting impacts in history. Bringing awareness to women's health is essential to maintaining the important roles women play in our world and for women [...]
Should I get a pap smear or a pelvic exam? To put things simply, you need both a pap smear and pelvic exam. Contrary to popular belief, they are different. When you go to your gynecologist for a pelvic exam, they may or may not do a pap smear if you are not due for [...]
Self-care is trending. It's cool to take care of ourselves. It often gets tagged as an inspirational quote in beautiful lettering or gets posted on social media as enjoying a sheet mask with a chilled glass of rosé (or your favorite drink!). That's all great, and we should all engage in activities we enjoy as [...]
Ensuring continued breast health and preventing breast cancer always rank high on our list of priorities at New River Women's Health. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to encourage you to come in for your well-woman exam, which includes a breast exam. Your well-woman exam is also the perfect time to [...]
A vaginal yeast infection is a very common disorder which is estimated to affect 75% of the world's female population at least once in their lifetime. Since the infection deals with the vaginal area, however, many people do not feel comfortable talking about it. This can lead to a vast misunderstanding as to what yeast [...]
Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine due to a weakened, or loss of control, of the urinary sphincter. The American Urological Association estimated that one-quarter to one-third of women and men in the United States experience some form of urinary incontinence making an embarrassing medical condition a prevalent health concern. It occurs more [...]
Whether it is sitting at a desk job or spending an evening on the couch watching television, people are spending more time sitting down than ever. According to a recent Washington Post article, regularly sitting for long intervals can negatively impact your health from your head to your toes. With the prevalence of immobile lifestyles [...]
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