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.
Category Archives: Women’s Health Services
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.
From Diagnosis to Survivorship: The Care Team That Walks Beside You
At WMCHealth, breast cancer patients never walk alone. A full team: radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, and nurse navigators- guides care from diagnosis through recovery. Navigators coordinate treatment, provide support, and ensure every patient feels cared for.
The Cervical Health Myths That Keep Women from Getting Screened
Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet common myths keep women from getting screened. Learn the truth about when screening starts, why symptoms don’t matter, and what the HPV vaccine really covers.
Cervical Health: What Every Woman Should Know in 2026
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet many women aren’t sure when to screen or which symptoms matter. Updated guidelines and flexible testing options make prevention easier than ever.