Your Guide to Sexual Health
Each year, it is estimated that there are 20 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United States. Here’s your guide to preventing, diagnosing, and treating STIs.
September 27, 2017
News & Events
Frequently Asked Questions about Breastfeeding
For new moms (and even experienced ones) breastfeeding a newborn baby can be one of the most complicated and misunderstood aspects of motherhood. Many mothers and mothers-to-be have unanswered questions about breastfeeding that could help ease the process. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions, and some helpful answers, about breastfeeding.
August 23, 2017
Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
As common as uterine fibroids are, it’s obvious why a month is dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness, research, and funding.
July 27, 2017
Welcome New Patients!
For new gynecology or obstetric patients joining us, welcome! If you are joining us from Dr. Pugh or are a new patient, here’s how to schedule your appointment:
June 21, 2017
5 Health Questions to Ask this Mother’s Day
As a mom, you’re dedicated to knowing your child’s medical history to ensure they stay as healthy as possible. You probably even track what they eat, drink, and breathe, just to make sure you’re preventing every ailment you can. But, do you ever think about your own mother’s medical history and how it may affect both
May 11, 2017
How Is Stress Affecting Your Health?
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out, but
April 26, 2017
Please be mindful of our 20 minute grace period
I-85 is currently closed for repair and this has resulted in significantly heavier traffic for drivers coming into the Downtown/Midtown area. While the road is being fixed, our practice will be strictly adhering to the 20-grace period. Please be mindful that you will likely be asked to reschedule your appointment if you are more than
April 18, 2017
Main Entrance Closure to Piedmont Hospital
The main entrance to Piedmont Hospital on Peachtree Road is closed and will remain closed until further notice. During this time, OB patients and patients scheduled for surgery must enter at the Emergency Department entrance. Discharged surgery patients will also exit through the Emergency Department. Discharged Women’s Services (OB) patients, however, must be picked up
April 3, 2017
Could My Infertility be Caused by Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States.
March 28, 2017
How Do I Know if I Have Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50.
February 27, 2017