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Birth Control 101: Pros and Cons of Common Options

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If you know you’re not looking to build a family any time soon, then birth control is something you’re ready to start taking. But there are countless types of birth control available to everyone and […]

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How Partners Can Help Their Person Go Through Childbirth

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If your partner is about to go through childbirth, it’s totally natural to be a nervous wreck! After all, your entire life is about to change and for the better. You’ll have a new person […]

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The Importance of Sleep to Women

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Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep can really ruin your day ahead. But, sometimes, it’s tough to get all your recommended hours when there’s so much to do during the day.  For women, it […]

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Being Active Can Positively Impact Women’s Health

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Many of us are choosing to stay at home to do our part to lower the impact of coronavirus. We might not be able to do the regular exercise that our bodies are used to […]

Good Hygiene – Washing Hands

Avoid Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers During Pregnancy

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Hand Washing with Soap and Water is BEST! By Cathy T. Larrimore, MD, FACOG Even before Coronavirus, pregnant women were worried about germs.  But now, with the coronavirus, the concern is at a fever’s pitch!   […]

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Why STDs Testing Is Important

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Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs are more common than you think. It’s estimated that 376 million people will be diagnosed with an STD every year.  And, yet, STD testing isn’t a commonplace discussion topic. Maybe […]

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What is Endometriosis?

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Despite being a very common medical issue, many people have not heard of endometriosis. Yet, more than 200,000 women in the United States have it every year. This disorder occurs when the tissue that normally […]

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Most Common Birth Defects

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Though you may not realize it, birth defects are extremely common. About one in every 33 babies born in the United States will have some type of birth defect, which translates to about one baby […]

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Covington Women’s Health Implements Telemedicine Visits

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We have moved quickly to implement televisits as a scheduling option for our established patients.  Certain health care needs can be provided over the phone without an in-person visit.  This service lets us provide the […]

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Heart Disease in Women

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* The following article was written by Covington Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Cook and was published in Rockdale Newton Citizen’s “Physicians Guide.” * Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in […]