Sometimes, the endometrial tissue moves out of the end of the fallopian tube and into the abdomen. In some women, the tissue can even attach to other organs. The hormones made in the upcoming menstrual cycle stimulate this extra tissue to grow and then shed, just as it would in the uterus. Unfortunately, the shedding […]
Infertility can be a difficult problem to have, and it can take a while to pinpoint what’s causing the issue. Modern fertility interventions can be expensive, and are often a last resort due to a hefty price tag. Herbs and supplements may be able to help boost your fertility, so you may be tempted to […]
If you have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, don’t panic. Thankfully, gestational diabetes can be managed and you can give birth to a baby with a healthy weight. You will need to make a plan with your doctor to manage your gestational diabetes to make this happen, though. Keep reading to learn more. Where […]
Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional results and […]
It’s all too common to hear that you must have a C-section if you’ve had one before. Other doctors and hospitals may recommend this for specific reasons, but here at Craig Ranch OB/GYN, we feel confident in allowing you to try to give birth vaginally. In fact, we’re specially trained and focus on being able […]
How far have we come, when it comes to our periods? Who remembers being self conscious about their period, hiding tampons up their sleeves as they walked quickly to the bathroom during breaks in between classes? Even though we may feel less worried about hiding our periods these day, talking about them openly may take […]
Are you uncomfortable with how your vagina is dealing with age? We may joke about laughing too hard, but the truth is, sometimes we don’t want to deal or even talk about issues that involve the bladder or the vagina. And though we may not want to talk about it, we should. Because that’s when […]
When it comes to your sexual health, prevention has always been important. In fact, preventing and avoiding many diseases and illnesses is something we’re sure everyone would love to perfect. Can you imagine all the time you’d get back, from not being sick and wasting time lying on the couch? It’s much easier to take […]
Did you know that women have a 50% more likely chance of getting a UTI (urinary tract infection) than men? Frankly, it’s because women have a shorter urethra, so bacteria have an easier time getting in and sticking around. But just because we’re more susceptible, it doesn’t mean that you have to accept the pain […]
After trying to get pregnant for months or even years and seeing that pregnancy test come up negative over and over again, you may start to look into every fertility treatment under the sun. The internet certainly has many options for you to explore! Some of those treatments may be strange and unlikely to work, […]
