Blog Archive

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things we can do for our overall health. Carrying excess pounds makes us more likely to deal with a wide range of serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. That probably isn’t news to you. Even when you want...

Being pregnant is a state of continual anticipation. As you readied for your little one, you probably made a lot of changes, from setting up the nursery to exploring local options for new parents. Mothers should focus some of their preparation on themselves. Postpartum life comes with plenty of changes...

About half of the population must deal with a potentially difficult, uncomfortable season of life. The actual phase of menopause lasts 12 months, and its symptoms often start years before (pre- or perimenopause) and last for years afterward (postmenopause).  With symptoms ranging from hot flashes and decreased libido to anxiety...

Some women have menstrual cycles that operate like clockwork. For others, the timing and symptoms are less predictable. Whichever camp you fall into, though, if you’re dealing with bleeding that doesn’t seem to align with your body’s version of normal, it can be worrying. At Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta,...

You expect to spend quite a bit of time at the doctor’s office throughout your pregnancy, with regular visits to ensure everything progresses smoothly. Many women welcome this guidance and oversight from their obstetrician in such an important, sensitive season of life. You don’t have to wait for a positive...

Many things can interfere with a woman’s sexual health, with menopause and childbirth leading the charge. But more alarming is the fact that even though up to a third of menopausal and postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness, few report the problem to their doctors. Our goal at Prestige Healthcare OBGYN...