On average, every day in Wyoming, one person is diagnosed with breast cancer. One day, that person was Lisa Wagner. Lisa is the wife of Dr. Bert Wagner, one of our wonderful providers at Cheyenne OBGYN. Dr. Wagner has served gynecology patients in southeast Wyoming for almost 30 years, and thus has helped many women […]
Category: Womens Health
Endometriosis: You’re Not Alone
“It is truly unbearable. Imagine throwing up, chills, fever, and lying on your bathroom floor in pain. It is real, and it is awful. Childbirth was easier.” —Crystal “I suffered greatly from endo and didn’t find out until it was almost too late. Now I am watching my 15-year-old do the same. I tried to […]
When should your teen begin seeing a gynecologist?
Visiting a gynecologist for the first time is a big step in a young woman’s development. As a parent, you may wonder when the appropriate time is to schedule your daughter’s first GYN appointment. The gynecologists at Cheyenne OBGYN typically recommend young girls have their first appointment between ages 13 and 15. Usually, a pelvic […]
The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancies
So, you’re trying to get pregnant – congratulations! As you probably know, there are many things that women who could become pregnant should do to keep themselves healthy. One vitamin that is crucial to a healthy pregnancy is folic acid. What is folic acid? Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps your body to […]
How to Work Through the Holidays and Be Mindful of Your Health
What you eat: It’s no secret that the holidays can be a difficult time for those of us trying to watch what we eat and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With an endless supply of festive treats, delicious drinks and celebrations to attend, the temptations are all around! If you’re trying to be mindful of your […]
Pregnancy and Diabetes
Diabetes comes in different forms, including gestational diabetes, which is the onset of diabetes during pregnancy. November is National Diabetes Month, and therefore we’d like to shine some light on this unique form of the disease. When a woman develops diabetes during pregnancy, it is considered gestational diabetes. Glucose levels usually return to normal after […]
Put Your Health First: 5th Annual Wine, Women & Wellness Event
Cheyenne OBGYN is excited to announce that we will be back at iHeart Media’s Wine, Women, and Wellness event for the fifth year! The event is on October 16 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This expo was created as a way for women to learn about the services available […]
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Maintaining good health starts with getting regular check ups and knowing what the signs of health issues are. September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Gynecologic cancer includes cervical, uterine, vulvar, vaginal, ovarian, and even Fallopian tube cancer (although it is rare). Treatment is most effective when cancers are found early, so it is important to […]
Wyoming Pink Ribbon Run
The Wyoming Pink Ribbon Run is back for the 4th year to increase breast cancer awareness and prevention in the greater Cheyenne, Wyoming area. This run benefits the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative (WBCI), a volunteer-led and nonprofit organization that aims to raise funds for local programs in Wyoming with an emphasis on breast health education, […]
Group B Strep Infection
July is Group B Strep Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnant women are carriers of Group B Strep? Not every baby will become infected with GBS, but those who do can have extreme symptoms. More than 200,000 babies are infected with GBS each year in the United States. At Cheyenne OBGYN, […]