Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQSome health changes are easy to notice. Others are quiet and easy to ignore.It may start with bloating that does not go away, feeling full after a small meal, or pain in the lower belly or pelvis.It may also be a change in appetite, bowelContinue reading “When Something Feels Off: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Symptoms”
Category Archives: Women’s Health Services
Liquid Gold: How WMCHealth’s Donor Milk Bank Helps Fragile Newborns
The Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital helps fill that need. It provides donated human milk to premature and medically fragile newborns until their mothers’ own milk is available.
How to Find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Most pregnancies go smoothly. But some are more complex: a health condition, a concern on an ultrasound, a history of pregnancy loss, or a diagnosis that affects the baby. In those cases, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, or an MFM, may become part of your care team.
Is It Time for Your Teen To See a Gynecologist?
Many parents think a first visit to the gynecologist (GYN) can wait until their child is older. But doctors say it helps to start earlier. Seeing a provider during the teen years can support your child’s health, answer questions and build confidence.
Menopause Myths, Debunked: What the Science Says
Few life stages come with as much misinformation as menopause. For decades, women have been given conflicting advice from magazines, social media, well-meaning friends and even some clinicians who trained before the research caught up. The result is a swirl of half-truths that can make a normal life transition feel confusing or alarming.
When Pregnancy Becomes High-Risk: What to Expect from a Perinatal Team
Medically reviewed by Olivia Grubman, MDHearing the words “high-risk pregnancy” can be unsettling. For many expectant parents, the phrase raises immediate questions: What comes next? Who will be involved? Is everything going to be okay?A high-risk designation is your care team’s cue to watch more closely. It means your care team has identified factors thatContinue reading “When Pregnancy Becomes High-Risk: What to Expect from a Perinatal Team”
Understanding a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: First Steps and Treatment Options
Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” can stop time. In the hours and days that follow, questions pile up faster than anyone can answer them: What does this mean for my health? What happens next? How do I choose the best treatment plan? Slowing down to understand what lies ahead is one of the most useful things you can do.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Faster Recovery, Better Outcomes
For decades, gynecologic surgery meant a large abdominal incision, several days in the hospital and weeks of recovery before life returned to normal. Many women put off procedures for that reason, choosing to live with symptoms rather than face the disruption of a traditional operation.
Could You Be in Perimenopause in Your 30s?
Perimenopause is widely understood as something that happens in your mid-to-late 40s. For most women, that’s true. But for some, the hormonal shifts that signal the beginning of this transition start earlier, sometimes well before 40. Knowing that this transition can begin earlier than most people realize is the first step toward getting the right answers.
Beyond Pink: What Everyone Should Know About Early Breast Cancer Detection
Early detection saves lives. WMCHealth urges regular mammograms starting at 40, awareness of risk factors, and reporting any breast changes. With advanced imaging and expert care, WMCHealth helps detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.