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Learning About the Causes and Symptoms of Infertility

Learning About the Causes and Symptoms of Infertility

Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after a year, which can be difficult emotionally for individuals and couples to experience. The issue is becoming increasingly common, but luckily there is a steady rise in fertility treatments. Both women and men can experience infertility; the total fertility rate worldwide has dropped […]

Talking to Your Daughter About Birth Control

Talking to Your Daughter About Birth Control

The job of being a parent brings many joys and rewards. It also brings many challenges. Most parents would probably agree that talking to their kids about sex goes into the category of challenges.  Talking about sex can be a difficult topic for many parents. It is better to approach the topic sooner rather than […]

It’s STD Awareness Month. Get Educated, Not Infected.

It’s STD Awareness Month. Get Educated, Not Infected.

In honor of April being National STD Awareness Month, we want to encourage patients to educate themselves on STDs, and to get tested if you feel you could possibly have been exposed.  STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. An STD is an infection that is passed on from one person to another generally through sexual […]

Causes and Treatments for Postmenopausal Bleeding

Causes and Treatments for Postmenopausal Bleeding

Most women experience menopause in their early 50s. It is a natural part of aging and is reached when you have gone through 12 consecutive full months without your period.  Postmenopausal bleeding is bleeding that occurs anytime after menopause. It is unusual and might pose a reason for concern, even if the bleeding is very […]

Benefits and Risks of Hormone Therapy

Benefits and Risks of Hormone Therapy

Hormone levels in our bodies tend to drop or become unbalanced as we age, especially for women around the age of 50 as they approach menopause. Female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, which are produced by a woman’s ovaries, are important to maintain because they help sustain many female body functions. Estrogen helps maintain […]

Introducing our Newest Service: SneakPeek®!

Introducing our Newest Service: SneakPeek®!

Here at Cheyenne OBGYN, we are constantly learning new ways to better serve mothers. Our newest service, SneakPeek®, does exactly that. It is a blood-sample-based test that delivers your baby’s gender results at just 8 weeks – half the amount of wait time it takes for conclusive ultrasound gender results. This helps provide peace of […]

How Well Do You Know Your Thyroid?

How Well Do You Know Your Thyroid?

Despite its small size, the thyroid gland contributes greatly to our body’s overall health. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. Its main purpose is to produce the hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) which are key in regulating the body’s metabolism, brain development, digestive system, and mood. Thyroid […]

PMS: Is it Real?

PMS: Is it Real?

Let’s get the answer out right away – PMS is a real condition. Symptoms vary amongst women, but for many, PMS can cause great physical and emotional discomfort. PMS, which is the acronym for premenstrual syndrome, refers to the physical and emotional symptoms that many women experience after ovulation occurs. Symptoms can continue up to […]

February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month

February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month

In a world that is increasingly aware of the danger of infections, it’s especially important for new moms, or moms-to-be, to maintain good habits as part of their maternal healthcare. Prenatal infections can cause health problems for mom and the baby, including development delays, organ damage and preterm birth. February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month […]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Despite the strides made in reducing the impact of cervical cancer among women, there were still nearly 14,500 women in the United States diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,200 who died from the disease last year, according to the National Cancer Institute. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to review the importance […]