PCOS Symptoms: How Your OBGYN Diagnoses and Treats It
PCOS symptoms include irregular periods, excess facial and body hair, hormonal acne and unexplained weight gain. Your OBGYN diagnoses polycystic ovary syndrome through a combination of blood tests, pelvic ultrasound and a detailed review of your symptom history. PCOS is a hormonal and endocrine disorder that affects an estimated 6-13% of women during their reproductive […]
What Actually Happens During a Pap Smear (Step by Step)
A pap smear is a cervical cancer screening where your OBGYN uses a small brush to collect cells from your cervix. The actual pap smear procedure takes only a few minutes from start to finish. A pap smear test detects precancerous cell changes in the cervix before those changes have the chance to develop into […]