Virginia Center For Women

Prenatal Care and You

posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

Congratulations! You just found out you are expecting. This is such an exciting time in a woman’s life. Of course, one of the most important things you can do for Read more

When It Is Time To Get An STD Test

posted: Jul. 01, 2020.

The American Sexual Health Association reports that one in two sexually active Americans will contract an STD by the time they turn 25 years old. It’s crucial for people to Read more

Options For Birth Control

posted: Jun. 12, 2020.

Birth control is important if you’re a sexually active female. It keeps you safe from pregnancy while also providing other health benefits. Just like there are many different types of Read more

What Should I Eat During My Pregnancy?

posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! Pregnancy is a new and exciting time. Your body goes through vast changes as your baby develops. It’s important to do everything possible Read more

What Is A Colposcopy?

posted: May 15, 2020.

A colposcopy is an OBGYN procedure performed after abnormal test results for cervical cancer or unusual areas are detected on the vulva, vagina, or cervix. Pap smear results come back Read more

Urinary Incontinence: Diagnosis And Treatment

posted: May 01, 2020.

Urinary incontinence happens when an individual can’t fully control their bladder, resulting in them experiencing leakage. Most women have experienced weakened bladder control at some point in their life. It’s Read more

When Should I Start Seeing an Obstetrician?

posted: Apr. 15, 2020.

Know when to schedule your first appointment with an OBGYN. Whether you think you might be pregnant or you already received a positive at-home test result, not only do you want Read more

Can I Exercise While Pregnant?

posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

If this is your first pregnancy you may certainly feel like you’re in uncharted territory. There are so many unknowns as you reach 40 weeks and your OBGYN is going Read more

IUD Placement and Removal

posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

More women in the US than ever before have an IUD, or intrauterine device. IUDs have become a popular birth control method for women because of its “set it and Read more

Genetic Testing

posted: Jan. 30, 2020.

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting moments for soon-to-be-parents. Throughout the course of your pregnancy you will want to have an OBGYN that you trust to Read more

The Importance of Breast Exams

posted: Jan. 14, 2020.

Every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the US, making breast cancer one of the most common cancers to affect American women. Your OBGYN believes in Read more

Preconception Counseling

posted: Dec. 13, 2019.

Before a woman decides to become pregnant she may choose to sit down and discuss her family planning goals with her OBGYN. This is known as preconception counseling, and this Read more

High-RIsk Pregnancy Care

posted: Nov. 22, 2019.

If you have been told by your OBGYN that you are a high-risk pregnancy it’s natural to have questions. You may want to know if there are any lifestyle changes Read more

Treating Painful Sex

posted: Nov. 07, 2019.

If you are experiencing regular pain during sex this can be a source of embarrassment and concern. Something that is enjoyable and a source of pleasure has become uncomfortable. Painful Read more

Managing Fibroids

posted: Oct. 29, 2019.

Uterine fibroids are a common problem, affecting women of reproductive age. Sometimes these benign tumors don’t cause symptoms, so a woman may not even realize that she has fibroids until Read more

The Importance of Annual Health Evaluations

posted: Oct. 21, 2019.

Find out why visiting your OBGYN every year is crucial to your health. We all lead busy lives. Between picking kids up from school, juggling work and the family schedule and Read more