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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.

Apr
14
2023
Fertility Tests

Have you been trying to get pregnant with no success? Fertility tests are 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 […]
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Jan
16
2023
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

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 […]
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Jan
11
2023
Fertility and Uterine Fibroids

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 […]
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Aug
31
2020
Best Apps for Cycle Tracking

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 […]
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Jan
23
2020
5 Topics You Should Always Discuss With Your Gynecologist

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 […]
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