In addition to regular screening mammograms and clinical breast exams, some women choose to perform a formal step-by-step breast self-exam and others prefer a visual inspection. No matter the technique you choose (both can be performed in the comfort of your own home and without any formal training), it’s important that you are aware of […]
May 20: Melanoma Awareness Month
May 20, 2013 By
As we plan to spend more time in the sun during the summer months, it is important to prevent skin cancer by protecting ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun. Melanoma is one type of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes, cells that make the pigment melanin. It may begin in a mole (skin melanoma), […]
May 13: National Women’s Health Week
May 13, 2013 By
In honor of National Women’s Health Week, let’s all remember that health is not merely the absence of disease, it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, enjoying a hobby or learning to set limits with others in your life, it’s important to take time to be good to yourself. Take steps to balance work, home, […]
May 6: Osteoporosis Awareness
May 6, 2013 By
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become fragile and are more likely to break. While men can develop Osteoporosis, it is a disease that is more prevalent in women. In women ages 50 to 59, 40 percent have low bone mass (Osteopenia) and 10 percent have Osteoporosis. In women above age 80, those numbers significantly […]
April 29: Genetic Counseling
April 29, 2013 By
April 29: Genetic Counseling Genetics is the branch of science that deals with how traits are passed from parent to child through genes. Having genetic tests performed during pregnancy is a personal choice. Some couples choose not to be tested for birth defects. Others find that testing and counseling can help them better plan for […]
April 22: High-risk Obstetrics – Preterm labor
April 22, 2013 By
April 22: High-risk Obstetrics – Preterm labor Any woman who goes into labor before 37 weeks gestation is considered to have preterm labor. About one in every 10 babies born in the U.S. is preterm. The last few weeks of pregnancy are an important time of growth and development for your baby. A premature birth […]
April 15: Urology – Incontinence
April 15, 2013 By
April 15: Urology – Incontinence Urinary incontinence is something many individuals consider to be a normal part of aging – rightly so, as it affects as many as 17 to 25 million Americans, approximately 85 percent of whom are women. While urinary incontinence is very common, what many women don’t realize is that it is […]
April 8: Gynecology – Annual Exam
April 10, 2013 By
Many women mistakenly refer to their annual exams as their annual Pap tests. It is important to understand that an annual exam is much morethan just a Pap test. While it is no longer recommended that all women have Pap tests annually, it is still vital for women to have their well-woman exams every year. In […]
Obstetrics – Planning Pregnancy
April 1, 2013 By
April 1: Obstetrics – Planning pregnancy Every mother wants her baby to be as healthy and strong as possible. The best way to do that is to start at the very beginning: before conception. Preconception care can improve your chances of getting pregnant and of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Since some […]
Weekly Health Tips from Virginia Women’s Center
March 30, 2013 By
Because all women – including Richmond moms, grandmoms and single women – are always busy taking care of others, it can be hard to find time to take better care of ourselves. Work, kids, school, community events, fundraisers, caregiving and everything else are often prioritized before taking care of our own health. Richmondmom.com is so […]
