While there is only one week a year dedicated to infertility awareness, for those who are struggling to get pregnant, it can be a daily battle. Infertility is a medical condition that affects more than six million people in the United States. While it is not always talked about, about 10 percent of couples experience [...]
A full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. Preterm labor is when an expectant mother goes into labor before her 37th week of pregnancy. Ideally, it’s best to stay pregnant until at least 39 weeks because the last few weeks of pregnancy are an important time for the baby’s growth and development. However, about one in [...]
Prevention is an integral part of good care at every stage of life. Check out this infographic to learn what health screenings are recommended for women by decade. VWC is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
As health plans continue to change and evolve, the cost of care is becoming an increasingly important factor for all of us. Many of us, who are without health insurance or who have high-deductible health plans, are paying greater portions (if not all) of our health care costs. As patients, it is important to research [...]
Over the past couple of years, the debate over how often women should have mammograms has continued to change and evolve as the results of new studies have been presented. The result? Unfortunately, many women are confused – and rightly so, as different professional organizations have different recommendations. At Virginia Women’s Center, we follow the [...]
Across the country, medical institutions, companies and individuals participated in National Wear Red Day® on February 1, 2012. The staff and physicians at Virginia Women’s Center were proud to join this effort by donning red and helping spread awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. While it [...]
There are a variety of options to consider when selecting your preferred method of contraception. Many of the birth control options available – pills, implants, injections, rings, patches and IUDs – serve as temporary solutions for contraception, meaning that at any time, women can choose to discontinue use and have a chance of becoming pregnant [...]
Botox – yes, the same Botox used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles – was approved by the FDA in January 2013 as a treatment option for individuals who suffer from overactive bladder. An estimated 17 to 53 million Americans are affected by overactive bladder. Frequent urination – the main symptom associated with overactive bladder [...]
Every day, our health care providers are able to prescribe medications and/or treatments that have the potential to improve our lives and make us healthy. Before medications and/or treatments are approved, they must go through several phases of clinical research studies to ensure they are safe and effective for use in the general population. The [...]
Did you know that the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to a foodborne illness? While it is important for all individuals to handle and prepare food safely, it becomes even more important during pregnancy as you are protecting yourself and your unborn baby. Food safety [...]
