Most women know that self-examination for breast lumps is an important routine to ensure that any early lumps are detected. But many women also wonder – how often should I self-examine for breast cancer? Thankfully, there is a great way you can keep up with this essential home-test without inconveniencing yourself. What is a self-exam? […]
Can my OBGYN treat a UTI? When to Call your Doctor
Most women know the feeling—you use the restroom and an unpleasant burning sensation ruins the rest of your day. The most common reason for this burning sensation is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Unfortunately, UTIs are extremely common for women. Around 50-60% of adult women have experienced a UTI, and one in two women will […]
The Importance of a Mammography Screen—Now Offered IN Office!
If you are a woman in your 40s, then you are likely aware it’s time to start scheduling your yearly mammogram screening. What is a digital mammogram and why is it so important? A mammogram is a simple, non-invasive X-ray used in breast cancer screening. Mammograms can detect cancer early — at the time when […]
Are you Prepared for Labor? A Checklist
If your due date is drawing near, you are probably excited and anxious about the arrival of your new bundle of joy. With this excitement, there also comes a level of uncertainty. Do I know the signs of going into labor? Am I forgetting anything for my hospital stay? Am I ready for my new […]
UPDATE to Coronavirus Precautions – Now Seeing All Patients
The Woman’s Clinic, P.A. is accepting patients for all types of appointments, including Mammography. With confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, we will still continue to take the precautionary measures necessary to keep our patients and their families safe. We hope that these actions will provide comfort to our patients, whose health and well being are […]
Boy or Girl? When Can I Find Out the Sex of My Baby?
“When can I find out the sex of my baby?” This question is among the first that parents-to-be ask when they are expecting a child. Although there is no shortage of folktales to help you determine if you should buy pink onesies or paint the nursery blue, science has made finding out the sex of […]
Know Your Growths: The Differences Between a Polyp, Cyst, and Fibroids?
Every woman knows that reproductive health is crucial. It can affect childbirth and your ability to get pregnant as well as your overall physical and mental well-being. This is why it is important to know the differences between a polyp, cyst, and a fibroid as well as the different signs and symptoms that they include.
Why Calcium Is Important for the Health of Your Baby
Not only is calcium necessary for the growth and healthy maintenance of bones and teeth, but it also supports the healthy functioning of your circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems. It helps your baby grow a healthy skeleton, heart, nerves, and muscles. Moreover, proper calcium intake has been shown to lower the risk of preeclampsia (a […]
4 Tips for A Successful Trip While Pregnant
There are many reasons you may want or need to travel while pregnant. A babymoon, business trip, or family visit may be part of your plans in the upcoming months of pregnancy. These 4 tips for traveling when you’re pregnant will help you have the best and safest trip possible!
The Differences Between a UTI and a Yeast Infection
There are two types of infections that commonly affect a woman’s genital area—Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Yeast infection. Though the symptoms and causes of both infections are the same, they are altogether different. You should always seek the help of a doctor once these infections set in.
