Birmingham Obgyn, Author at Birmingham Obstetrics & Gynecology

Five Health Questions To Ask On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2017October 18, 2022 by Birmingham Obgyn

As a mom, you’re dedicated to knowing your child’s medical history to ensure they stay as healthy as possible. You probably even track what they eat, drink, and breathe, just to make sure you’re preventing every ailment you can. But, do you ever think about your own mother’s medical history and how it may affect both you and your children?

This Mother’s Day, take a step back and ask a few questions that can help gain valuable insight into your family’s health patterns for generations to come.

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Help Us Welcome Dr. Jared M. Roberts to Birmingham OBGYN!

Posted on April 24, 2017April 5, 2023 by Birmingham Obgyn

Meet Jared M. Roberts, M.D.

Birmingham Obstetrics Gynecology, P.C. is pleased to welcome our newest physician, Jared M. Roberts, M.D. Dr. Roberts received his medical degree from UAB. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAB as well. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. For the last four (4) years Dr. Roberts, who is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, has been practicing in Norman, Oklahoma. He is married and has three (3) children.

His interests include general obstetrics, office gynecology and gynecologic surgery, especially minimally invasive surgery. He received robotic surgical training throughout his residency. He looks forward to welcoming new obstetrics and gynecology patients. To schedule an appointment please call (205) 933-8334.

How Is Stress Affecting Your Health?

Posted on April 17, 2017October 18, 2022 by Birmingham Obgyn

Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out, but did you know that it can have serious long-term effects on your health?

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Could My Infertility be Caused by Endometriosis?

Posted on March 10, 2017April 10, 2025 by Birmingham Obgyn

Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States.

Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue begins to grow outside of the uterus. Because this tissue responds to a woman’s menstrual cycle, symptoms can be confused with period pain. Since the tissue has no way of leaving the body, lesions, scar tissue and inflammation can occur. All of these symptoms could potentially lead to infertility.

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World Cancer Day 2017

Posted on February 4, 2017September 10, 2019 by Birmingham Obgyn

Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease.

For World Cancer Day in 2017, individuals and organizations are adopting the “We can. I can” approach to cancer. This means that organizations and individuals will both do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.

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Cervical Cancer Detection & Prevention

Posted on January 23, 2017August 26, 2024 by Birmingham Obgyn

40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in American women. Since then, the number of deaths has significantly decreased due to increased awareness of the symptoms and testing methods for this disease. Although the numbers have improved, approximately 12,000 women will be diagnosed and 4,120 will die from the disease this year.

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New Year Diet Exercise Tips

Posted on January 11, 2017April 24, 2024 by Birmingham Obgyn

With the new year usually comes new goals of becoming the healthiest version of yourself.

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How Do I Know if I Have Uterine Fibroids?

Posted on December 20, 2016September 10, 2019 by Birmingham Obgyn

Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50.

Since uterine fibroids can cause severe symptoms and can even lead to trouble getting pregnant, it is important to know the warning signs of fibroid development. Continue reading “How Do I Know if I Have Uterine Fibroids?” →

4 Essential Medical Exams for Women

Posted on December 15, 2016October 18, 2022 by Birmingham Obgyn

As women, we face unique health challenges. In order to maintain long-term health, prevention and early detection of medical conditions and diseases is key. Depending on your stage of life, the following exams are recommended.

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Flu Shots for 2016/17 – What has Changed?

Posted on November 14, 2016March 31, 2021 by Birmingham Obgyn

It’s the beginning of flu season, and in order to avoid a high fever, severe aches and a nasty cough, a flu shot could help patients lessen their symptoms or avoid them all together. Since the flu virus is always evolving, scientists are making important changes to how the vaccine is made.

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