The CDC estimates that 20 million new Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) infections occur each year, and sexually experienced persons aged 15-24 make up over one-half of all new infections.
With so much information in the public eye about using condoms to prevent STDs, why do the numbers continue to rise?
April is STD Awareness Month, which is a great time to understand the problem and seek more solutions.
Continue reading “Talk-Test-Treat: The Good News And Bad News About STDs”
National and Worldwide Endometriosis Awareness Month is upon us, so it’s the perfect time to separate some of the lingering myths about this chronic condition from the facts, especially for young women.
Maybe you have not been diagnosed with this condition, but you experience severe and debilitating pain during your menstrual cycle or during intercourse. You may think this is just normal and how all women feel, so your first reaction is to tough it out.
You might be surprised to learn that is not at all normal.
Continue reading “Old Myths About Endometriosis Are Finally Being Dispelled”
Our practice as well as two of our physicians are finalists in the 2018 Best of Family and Kids voting for Birmingham Magazine.
Per the CDC’s latest reports, the flu has now been reported as widespread in 42 states plus New York City and the District of Columbia, with 53 pediatric flu-related deaths reported so far. What this means for most, and certainly those with children, is that the flu is much closer to you and your home than you may think. While most of the recommendations for prevention should be practiced throughout the year, it’s more important right now to follow these steps to prevent sickness for not only you and your family, but numerous others. Continue reading “Three Easy Steps to Prevent the Flu”
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness, however, you may have a lot of questions about what comes next.
Continue reading “Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Life After Cancer”
Birmingham OBGYN had six (6) of our physicians named as Top Doctors in Birmingham by B-Metro Magazine this year.
Great news for residents living in and around the Trussville area! We are now serving patients in the new St. Vincent’s Trussville location every Monday starting January 8, 2018.
Continue reading “We’re Now Serving Trussville Every Monday!”
Birmingham Obstetrics Gynecology, P.C. is pleased to welcome our newest physician, Susanna Carter, M.D.
Dr. Carter is a Birmingham, Alabama native and graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. She completed her OB/Gyn residency at University of Tennessee Chattanooga and a Preventive Medicine residency at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Carter’s interests include general obstetrics, office gynecology, gynecologic surgery and healthy lifestyle coaching. She has a passion for coaching women in how to implement healthy lifestyle changes to prevent chronic disease, lose and maintain healthy weight and experience healthy pregnancies.
Dr. Carter is accepting new obstetrics and gynecology patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (205) 933-8334.
Can you believe we’re approaching the end of the year already? In November and December, our office will be closed on a few select days so that our staff can enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly everyone being infected at some point in their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 79 million Americans are infected with some type of HPV, and around 14 million new cases occur each year. Continue reading “Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?”
