With confirmed Covid-19 cases in Arkansas, The Woman’s Clinic, P.A. has decided to take precautionary measures to keep our patients and their families safe. We hope that these actions will only provide comfort to our patients, whose health and well being our highest priority. The following actions will be implemented Monday, March 16, and we […]
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.
Symptoms and Treatments for the 5 Most Common STDs in Women
Out of all the diseases that have affected women, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most prevalent. STDs are passed from person to person through physical and sexual contact, such as kissing, oral-to-genital contact, and sexual intercourse.
When to Schedule Your First Gynecologist Visit
Regular visits to a gynecologist are incredibly important to a woman’s reproductive and overall health. When do you start?
How Genetics and Family History Affect Your Chances of Getting Breast Cancer
In the United States, it is estimated that around 242,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Out of this, 3% of the women have inherited it from their family members as a result of mutation of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Although there are various breast cancer risk factors , genetic mutation is considered […]
From Pill to Implant: Here’s Everything to Know About Birth Control Options
Women today have birth control options . Medical research has produced everything from pills to implants, and research advances every year. Keep reading to discover what options are available!
Everything You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Affecting 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that induces a hormone imbalance in which the body produces a hormone called androgen mostly found in males. Because of this, the ovaries develop small follicles that fail to release the egg. This can result in infrequent or prolonged periods, […]
Common Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder, or OAB, occurs when you have the urgent need to urinate at frequent intervals or when the urine leaks out involuntarily. It is estimated that 30% of men and 40% of women in USA suffer from OAB. The real number is expected to be much higher, as most of the people do not […]
Should My Child Get The HPV Vaccine?
One simple vaccine has the potential power to save your child from devastation. The HPV vaccination can not only prevent cancers in both boys and girls as they enter into adulthood, but can also prevent other cancers from overshadowing their futures.
