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Has your doctor told you that you need to get a bone density scan? You may be wondering what this test entails, why you need it, and, most importantly, if it will hurt or not! What Happens During a Bone Density Scan? First of all, no, a bone density scan doesn’t hurt! It simply uses x-rays ... read more

When it comes to hot flashes, the most commonly asked question is: how do I get them to stop? But you might have some other questions as well – read on! How Do I Know if I’m Having Hot Flashes? The short answer is that you’ll know! However, each woman experiences hot flashes differently. They can ... read more

Whether you’ve had symptoms of menopause for years or you have just started to notice them, you are probably tired of this stage of life already – hot flashes and other symptoms can get old fast. You do have options, however, for dealing with your menopause symptoms so that you can feel better. Read on ... read more

Catching a medical problem early is the best possible scenario. If your doctor has spotted something unusual during your gynecological exam or you have had an abnormal pap smear, a colposcopy can do just that. What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a procedure to closely examine your vulva, vagina, and cervix for signs of disease. ... read more

Chances are you don’t look forward to it, but it is an important part of keeping you healthy! Your annual wellness exam doesn’t take much time, and it’s important to have it done – to catch any potential problems early or to give you peace of mind for another year. But what does an annual exam entail? ... read more

At Women’s Health Medical Group, we hate unwanted hair as much as our patients. Shaving, plucking, and waxing is as tedious for us as it is for you. Laser hair removal isn’t one of our services, but we do hear from patients sometimes wondering about their desire to remove one particular type of hair. You ... read more

If you’re a woman over age 50, you should know about osteoporosis. This bone disease occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from something as innocent as a sneeze.  While osteoporosis isn’t ... read more

After a woman receives word that her mammogram was “abnormal” there is some serious instant anxiety. But, although this classification of your mammogram will likely create the need to have additional testing, the odds are vastly in favor of you not having breast cancer or any other serious condition.  Mammograms have their pluses and minuses, ... read more