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Causes and Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence

You sneeze, cough, laugh, or move and you are left running to the bathroom because you've leaked a little urine, or you feel a sudden urge to urinate. This may occur so often that it interferes with your daily routine, making it difficult to…
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Avant Gynecology’s Dr. Lynley Durrett featured on “The Weekly Check-Up”

On Sunday, March 25, Dr. Lynley Durrett of Avant Gynecology was a guest on “The Weekly Check-Up with Dr. Bruce Feinberg”, a healthcare-focused radio show airing every Sunday on AM 750 and NOW 95.5 FM News/Talk WSB. On the show, Dr. Durrett…
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Hysterectomy 101: Benefits and Need for Surgery

According to the National Women's Health Network, about 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually, making it the second most frequently performed surgical procedure for women in the U.S. What Is a Hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical…
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Causes and Effects of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

As a woman, the pelvic organs are held in place by the pelvic floor, but sometimes, the pelvic floor becomes so weak that it causes pelvic organ prolapse. It is estimated that about one in three women will have issues with prolapse in their…
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Avant Gynecology’s Dr. Durrett and Dr. Mora featured on “The Weekly Check-Up”

On Sunday, January 28, Dr. Lynley Durrett and Dr. Obiamaka Mora of Avant Gynecology were guests on “The Weekly Check-Up with Dr. Bruce Feinberg,” a healthcare-focused radio show airing every Sunday on AM 750 and NOW 95.5 FM News/Talk WSB. On…
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Hormone Imbalance Symptoms and Treatment

Inside of a woman's body, there is a delicate balance of hormonal functions taking place every day. When these hormonal cycles are disrupted, it can cause all kinds of problems. It can make you feel really unwell and even change important bodily…