by Virtuosa Gyn | Dec 1, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Ovarian cysts — fluid-filled or solid sacs that develop in or on a woman’s ovaries — are quite common in premenopausal women. Most ovarian cysts are small and cause no noticeable symptoms. But as many as 8% of women develop ovarian cysts that are large enough to...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Nov 3, 2020 | Blogs
When you hear the phrase “robotic surgery,” you may picture a science fiction scene in which a Star Wars-type robot stands at an operating table performing surgery. Although it’s funny to think of C-3PO doing operations, the reality of robotic surgery looks much...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Oct 12, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus. It is an effective treatment for various types of women’s health conditions. But having a hysterectomy could increase your chances of developing incontinence, a condition in which you leak urine. Here...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Sep 23, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
There are many ways to help keep your vagina healthy: practicing safe sex, having yearly well-woman check-ups, exercising regularly, and having any infections treated as quickly as possible. But you may not realize that eating a healthy diet and choosing certain foods...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Aug 31, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Beginning at around age 21, you should have a Pap smear as part of your annual gynecologic well-woman exam. A Pap smear checks for changes in your cervix that could eventually develop into cervical cancer. A Pap smear is a simple but important test. In the past,...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jul 23, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
STD Testing: When Should I Get Tested? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are surprisingly common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 20 million new STDs in the United States each year. Of these, about 9 million cases occur...
