Please be advised that this blog is a purely informational public platform and in no way constitutes medical advice from the physicians and nurses at West Des Moines OBGYN.
Depression is a common condition affecting 1 in 6 adults. More than two-thirds of those affected will be women, and we know that Postpartum Depression affects about 10 percent of moms. But later in life, depression seems to be more common. Many people ask their care team, “Can menopause cause depression?” The answer is a […]
Autoimmune disorders and diseases affect millions of women. More than 23 million Americans have one of 80 known types of autoimmune diseases, which can lead to disability and even death. Autoimmune disease makes the body believe it is under attack from germs, even when it isn’t. Women of childbearing age can have high-risk pregnancies when […]
Questions arise during pregnancy, and one of the most common is whether it is safe to have sex during pregnancy. If you are interested in sex and your doctor clears you for the activity, you can continue to have intimate relations while you are pregnant. Having sex while pregnant is normal and will not cause […]
Have you been trying to get pregnant with no success? Fertility testing is likely your next step. You can do some ovulation tracking and fertility testing at home, but obstetricians perform the most effective testing and diagnosis. West Des Moines OBGYN Associates recommends preconception care for anyone trying to start a family. However, if you […]
As if diabetics don’t have enough to manage, diabetic women can also experience menstrual irregularities and blood sugar issues during their cycles or menopause. As of 2019, nearly 1 in 10 women have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes means the body doesn’t use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels. The […]
When a woman has heavy or long periods, it can be exhausting, resulting in losing family time and work time. It can also be the source of health issues, such as anemia. Sometimes, when medications aren’t effective, excessive menstrual bleeding can be reduced through a procedure called endometrial ablation. The goal of endometrial ablation is […]
At one time, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of cancer death for women in the U.S. In 2023, the American Cancer Society predicts that nearly 14,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,000 will die from the cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and that comes with […]
One potential source of pain, heavy periods, and even infertility or miscarriage could be the presence of uterine fibroids. These benign growths can be attached to the cavity, muscule or outside of the uterus. Sometimes, they can interfere with fertility or be the source of miscarriage. As such, it’s important to know a little bit […]
Warts. They have a bad reputation—and for good reason. They seemingly appear from nowhere and can stick around for a long time. When it comes to your reproductive health, genital warts are the result of several types of HPV or human papillomavirus. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, and it is associated with […]
When you’re pregnant, it helps to know when and where you can get emergency care that aligns with the OBGYN care you’ve received throughout your pregnancy. One of the advantages of choosing West Des Moines OBGYN Associates when you’re pregnant is that our doctors staff the Obstetrics Emergency Department at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. […]
