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Introduction Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Dealing with this condition can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and inconvenient. Although various treatments are available to minimize the symptoms of urinary incontinence, finding the right solution can be challenging. Fortunately, advances in medical technology have brought us an innovative treatment option for …

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Introduction Women’s annual exams aren’t only inclusive of mammograms and pap smears. They enable your doctor to spot warning signs of disease and cancer before they get too serious. Your doctor will also help you work towards preventing heart disease and stroke by checking your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and diabetes risk factors. During your …

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Hysterectomy is used to treat many women’s health conditions, some of which include uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic support problems, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, and gynecologic cancer.  There are three different types of hysterectomy. Total hysterectomy—The uterus and cervix are removed. Supracervical hysterectomy—The upper part of the uterus is removed, but the cervix is left in …

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Introduction Mental illness is a serious issue, but it’s also one that people tend to ignore. Women are more likely than men to experience depression and anxiety, but they often don’t seek help for their symptoms or don’t recognize the need for medical attention until it’s too late. According to the National Institute of Mental …

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Introduction Fertility myths are everywhere. People who are trying to conceive often hear stories or rumors about what causes infertility, how long they should wait before seeking treatment, and other general information about their situation. The problem is that many of these myths are simply untrue — and can result in unnecessary pressure for couples …

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Myth: You can control your baby’s sex. Evidenced-based medical trials have not been able to prove that couples can control whether they have a boy or girl through any sort of special positions, timing, or nutritional plans. In fact, couples that try to follow these methods may have more trouble reproducing because they may avoid …

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Introduction When you want to get pregnant, the best thing you can do is get yourself ready. Your body is going to have to go through a lot of changes for you to conceive and carry a baby, so it’s important that you take care of your health as much as possible. After all, if …

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Setting up a preconception appointment with your ob-gyn is the most essential step you can take toward preventive care for you and your baby. During this appointment, you and your ob-gyn may discuss: Your diet and healthy lifestyles Risks, protection from, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections Your medical and family history Any medications you …

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If a home pregnancy test confirmed you are pregnant, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your provider. You may be surprised that he or she may not need to see you right away. In fact, they may want you to wait until you are six-eight weeks pregnant. This is because the pregnancy must be …

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Jackson Healthcare for Women provides collaborative care at its comprehensive breast care center alongside Lakeland Radiology, P.A. Our onsite ob/gyns and radiologists work together to deliver faster results, expedite additional testing and treatment protocols as well as provide services at less costs.   What is collaborative care?   Collaborative care is a patient-centered care model …

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