The signs of fibroids can be so sneaky that many women have no idea they are there. In fact, according to the NIH or National Institutes of Health, up to 80% of women have fibroids by age 50 and many don’t realize it. They can be the size of a pea or as large as …
STI vs. UTI and what is the difference between their symptoms is quite a common dilemma. There are some symptoms similar to both a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), so sometimes it may be difficult to to discern which type of infection your symptoms represent. What follows may help you …
High Lakes Health Care is now offering a novel laser therapy called MonaLisa Touch. We are hosting an open house event on Thursday, May 24th at 6pm. Dr. Tammy Bull, Gynecology & Dr. Marta Johnson-Mitchell, Urology will be hosting a drop-in informational session for the community to come and chat with them about this new …
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. About Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is one of the main types of gynecologic cancers, but the number of cases of …
You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer, but are you unsure about what it means? The simple explanation is this: BRCA1 and BRCA 2 are genes that help repair damaged DNA. Damaged DNA can lead to tumor growth. When either …
Chances are, you began receiving pap smears around the age of 21, and they have since become a routine part of your checkup for years. When you reach menopause, your body goes through several shifts and changes, but that doesn’t mean you should stop receiving important exams! Why is a Pap Smear Important? A pap …
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