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February 27, 2026The end of a woman’s childbearing years, usually between ages 45 and 55, can come with a lot of change. Your body weight can shift. You may have trouble sleeping even though you’re tired. Hot flashes...
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March 20, 2017Gynecological exams used to be simple: Get an annual Pap smear and pelvic exam. Current guidelines recommend Pap smears every three or five years depending on a woman’s age, as well as an HPV test af...
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March 17, 2017The last several years have produced significant advances in the field of genetic testing. Doctors are utilizing preventative measures to decrease cancer risk, and are now using genetic testing to hel...
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March 03, 2017By MedStar Health Research Institute
In response to limited data comparing different types of hysteropexy procedures, researchers at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University collaborated to publish “Vaginal and Laparo...
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February 21, 2017Women’s health care has changed dramatically over the last few years, particularly when it comes to surgery for chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding and other gynecologic disorders. -
February 17, 2017BREAST Screenings are recommended for all women. Breast exam by a medical provider (every three years for women ages 20 to 39 and every year after age 40) Annual mammograms and breast exams ...
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January 10, 2017Exercising, eating right, getting plenty of sleep, and not smoking are four New Year’s resolutions you can make to improve your health. But it’s also important to get the right screening ...
