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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Human papillomavirus (or its better known acronym, HPV) is so common that about 80% of women will get at least one type during their lifetime. In most of these cases, HPV will be cleared by the immune system within a year or two. In the cases where it is not cleared, it can cause very […]
It will inevitably happen to everyone with a uterus … so why don’t we talk about it? Menopause is a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy or that you won’t have questions. At Cheyenne OBGYN, we care for all generations of women, from daughters to granddaughters. Today, let’s talk about what menopause […]
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