Amber Guyton felt surprised by her gynecologist’s question during a routine appointment in 2022. And even more surprised by how the question changed her life.
“My doctor asked me, ‘How do you feel about family...
Expecting parents often create a birth plan to outline their preferences for labor. But what happens when things don’t go as planned?
“I joke about it now,” says Charday Oldacre. “But nothing went according...
Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts.
Medication Abortion Access in Georgia
In the wake of...
Hot Flashes? Menopause Symptoms? Learn Why It’s Time to Speak Up
Hot flashes? Mood swings? Trouble sleeping? Don’t suffer in silence. That is the all-important message about menopause from Dawn Russell, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist with...
For some women, an irregular period is the first sign to talk to a doctor.
“Women should consider their menstrual cycles an important signal from their bodies. If they are irregular, consider visiting with a...
Strength training can help maintain and even improve overall health as we age. Benefits, particularly for older adults, include weight loss, mobility improvement and muscle mass retention, which can improve stability and help delay...
Women have unique health care needs. But it’s more than having different anatomy, more than needs related to giving birth or experiencing menopause. The truth is certain medical conditions that affect both men and...
When you become pregnant, you’ll suddenly find yourself with many OBGYN visits as part of your prenatal care plan. These regular appointments check your progress throughout the pregnancy to keep you and your baby...