Protecting Your Health: The Importance of the Flu Shot As flu season approaches, it’s crucial to prioritize your health and well-being. At Women’s Care, we strongly encourage you to get your annual flu vaccination, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which also affects the respiratory system. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Unveiling the Connection: Hair Straighteners and Uterine Cancer Recent concerns have arisen following a new study by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), revealing a potential link between chemical hair straighteners and the risk of developing uterine cancer in women. Uterine cancer is a common gynecologic cancer that affects the female reproductive organs, specifically…
Understanding Urinary Incontinence: A Comprehensive Guide It is estimated that over 60% of females over the age of 20 in the US experience urinary incontinence. However, this common condition does not have to be your normal! At Jordan and Associates OBGYN, we offer personalized care to help you overcome urinary incontinence and improve your quality…
New Guidelines for the Fourth Trimester Last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations for obstetricians during the immediate postpartum period—what is often dubbed the fourth trimester. The new guidelines suggest that post-natal appointments are set as early as three weeks or sooner after birth for those with certain risk…
Postpartum care is vitally important, but planning for the few weeks following birth is just as essential. Last year the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommended earlier and more in-depth follow-up for patients during the immediate postpartum period. For good reason, as a large percentage of new moms skip postnatal care altogether; which can…
JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN is awarded AlUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Chesapeake, VA. The Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN has been awarded ultrasound practice re-accreditation in the area(s) Obstetrics & Gynecology. JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN achieved this recognition by meeting…
January Health tips In the winter months, working out is critical for several reasons. Exercise boosts your defense system to fight the flu, commons colds as well as other health problems such as depression and joint stiffness. Keep your skin moisturized. During the winter months, the outer layer of skin becomes very dry, therefore it…
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What is Human Papillomavirus? Human papillomavirus [HPV] is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in our society today. Approximately 79 million Americans are infected with genital HPV. About 14 million become newly infected each year, most of whom are teens and young adults. More specifically, an estimated 19,200 women and 11,600 men are…
When should my daughter have her first gynecological exam? One of the most common questions asked is “when should my daughter have her first gynecological exam?” The answer may be a surprise to many since the recommendation has recently changed from starting at age 18 to age 21. Annual screening with Pap smears before age…