West Des Moines Location 4949 Westown Pkwy, Ste 140 West Des Moines, IA 50266 515.223.5466
Ankeny Location 111 NW Ninth Street, Suite #2, Ankeny, IA 50023 515.223.5466
Indianola Location 2006 N 4th St, Indianola, IA 50125 515.223.5466
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.
When it comes to birth control, we are fortunate to have many safe and effective choices. The IUD or intrauterine device is among the long-term birth control options because it gets inserted into the uterus. But is it right for you? Let’s explore the IUD birth control options so you can have a productive conversation […]
If you have heavy periods that cramp your style, you may think you’re unlucky, but there may be a real medical reason for heavy flow, long periods, and painful cramps. The medical term for heavy or long menstrual periods is menorrhagia. Periods that are very heavy can also have further medical effects, such as anemia […]
Mammograms are one of the best diagnostic tests for detecting breast cancer early, and your annual exam in your doctor’s office also includes a clinical breast exam. Another path to detecting breast abnormalities early is through breast self-exams. Our OBGYN staff believes it is always a good idea to be familiar with your body just […]
Uterine Prolapse & Weakened Pelvic Muscles Uterine prolapse can be a disturbing occurrence. Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus drops into the vaginal canal. In severe cases, the uterus can even protrude out of the vagina. While many think it occurs as part of aging, this issue can occur at any age, whether you are […]
Understanding your time of the month will come in handy when you are trying to conceive, or not conceive. Trying to keep up with your flow in your mind may pose a challenge. That is where today’s technology steps in. Today, technology has made cycle tracking apps you can access right off your phone to […]
Are you feeling unsure as to when or how often you should visit your OBGYN? While sometimes visits to your obstetrician or gynecologist can feel daunting, they are essential to your health and your baby’s health, if you happen to be pregnant. Maintaining the frequency of these visits is important to maintaining your well being. […]
At West Des Moines OBGYN, we know endometriosis affects every woman differently, so there isn’t a treatment plan that’s guaranteed to work for everyone. Endometriosis occurs in up to 10% of reproductive-age women and 38% of infertile women will be found to have endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis can […]
Whether you are going to the OBGYN for the first time, or have been going for many years, it can be uncomfortable to share private information about your body with your gynecologist. Like you, we are women too, so we have been in your shoes. We have put together a guide of five things you […]
When a woman’s uterus needs to be removed because of fibroid tumors, heavy bleeding, cancer or other uterine issues, a hysterectomy can be an option to treat the condition by removing the uterus. Because the uterus is removed surgically, the patient can expect to require 2-8 weeks to recover depending on the type of hysterectomy. […]
In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates that doctors will diagnose over 13,000 cases of invasive cervical cancer. The majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by a sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), but other factors increase the risk of cervical cancer including HIV, history of smoking, chlamydia, being overweight, long-term use of […]
