Why Botox? We are proud to increase confidence in our patients through the administration of wrinkle-reducing Botox injections. There is no doubt you’ve heard of Botox, but what do you really know about it? We are proud to offer Botox treatment through our Advanced Women’s Center for Wellness. We all know that Botox is used […]
Let’s clear up any misconceptions about regular vs. irregular periods and how they relate to ovulation and fertility. While ovulation and periods naturally go together, it is possible to ovulate without having a period. This often occurs for women with irregular periods. Conversely, it is possible to experience monthly bleeding with no ovulation. However, that […]
Dr. Amie Napier Discusses the Basics of a Healthy Vagina What is a normal vagina? A normal vagina is one you are not constantly thinking about due to abnormal discharge, irritation or odor. A vagina is not a sterile place, but if everything is in harmony (enough good bacteria and few bad bacteria or yeast) […]
When making a concerted effort to get pregnant, an understanding of basic reproduction can help couples have more success. In order for pregnancy to occur, there must be an egg from the mom and sperm from the dad in the fallopian tube of the uterus at the same time. Once the egg and the sperm […]
There are some alarming statistics about the percentage of unintended pregnancies in the U.S. Namely, about 50% of pregnancies are unintended. More importantly, of those unintended pregnancies, about 43% percent occurred in women who were using some sort of birth control at the time they became pregnant although maybe not consistently or correctly. It is striking that a […]
HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. These viruses are the most common sexually transmitted diseases. There are more than 14 million new cases of HPV in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that every sexually active man or woman will acquire or be exposed to a genital HPV infection at some point in their […]
I wish the answer to that question was a simple “yes.” In that perfect world, we could perform an easy blood test or swab that provided a definitive answer about a person’s short term and long term likelihood of getting cancer and use that information to formulate a strategy to decrease her risk. Unfortunately, as […]
Endometriosis is the leading cause of infertility. It is estimated to occur in 10% of women and may be seen in families. It occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows in places it is not suppose to be. It grows between the bladder and the uterus, the rectum and the uterus, on ovaries […]
Dear Patients of Advanced Women’s Healthcare, The physicians of AWH appreciate you! Because we strive to take the best care of our patients as possible, we wanted to make you aware of the advanced technology being offered by our practice. We have done hundreds of surgeries and remain the most experienced group in our […]