Category: Health Tips

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped women better understand breakthrough bleeding and birth control. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. Breakthrough bleeding is […]

By Kimberly A. Harris, RN, MSN, FNP As many of you know, Dr. Rebecca Ryder is a Urogynecologist who frequently treats women for incontinence and prolapse conditions that affect the female pelvic organs. This field, incontinence and prolapse, is now a board-certified specialty called Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Assisting Dr. Ryder in this […]

By Gynecology Specialists Staff Vitamin D can be synthesized by your skin with 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure most of the year, but that’s tough to accomplish in the winter, especially in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and throughout Hampton Roads. Women who don’t keep their Vitamin D levels up through other means have […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In it, Natalia shares with other women why she chose the birth control implant, which is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). Dr. David Soper, Chair of ACOG’s Gynecologic Practice Committee, says, “The ACOG has long recommended LARC […]

Each GYN doctor at Gynecology Specialists has been helping women with abnormal uterine bleeding since 2004. Following is some valuable information that can help you better understand this health issue. If you have any questions, please call our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Bleeding in any of the following situations […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have helped girls, teens and parents better understand puberty and more. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our GYN Clinic at (757) 312-8221. Puberty is […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have provided women with comprehensive gyn care and hormone therapy for menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, pain during sex, and more. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, […]

A Gynecology Specialists note: Following is an excellent article by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since 2004, our GYN doctors have provided women with comprehensive Gyn care for menopause, perimenopause, irregular periods, hormone problems, hot flashes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, mood changes and more. If you have any questions or would like to […]

By Gynecology Specialists & the American Urogynecologic Society Urinary incontinence — an accidental loss of urine — is a common problem for women throughout adulthood, and often seriously affects their work, hobbies and social life. Making matters worse, we have found that it is a difficult problem to discuss because some women are embarrassed by […]

By Gynecology Specialists Staff Vitamin D is widely known for its role in absorbing and using calcium. However, it is also gaining acceptance as a vitamin that: Holds back the development of cancer by inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells. Helps reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by helping to maintain normal blood […]