If you are black, your doctor may recommend more frequent blood pressure checks as you are at a higher risk of pregnancy -induced hypertension. JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images Talking to doctors can be ...

In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, Kirtly Jones, MD, asks fellow OB-GYN Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about her passion for patient care, common issues like overactive bladder and pelvic ...

Going to the doctor, although necessary, can be a bit daunting, especially when you factor in exam anxiety at the OB-GYN. “Going to the OB-GYN often includes discussing sensitive topics, many that ...

Talking about women’s health can feel uncomfortable — but it doesn’t have to be. Many common concerns are easier to understand (and treat) than you might think. A: There are many possible reasons. It ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Scheduling an annual visit with your OB-GYN is just as important as seeing your general practitioner. Not only is it a form of preventative ...

So, you’re a queer vagina owner and you’re finally going to your much-needed OB-GYN appointment (aka the one you’ve been putting off for months). For queer people, it can be intimidating, exhausting ...