Everything You Need to Know About Tubal Ligation, AKA “Getting Your Tubes Tied”
Avant GynecologyIf your family is already complete with how many kids you always envisioned, you may want to make absolutely certain that you won’t be having any more. Birth control methods like the pill or an IUD may not cut it at this stage in your life.
That’s…
Can’t Hold It In? What Your Overactive Bladder Could Mean
Avant GynecologyThe sudden need to use the restroom is a common experience among women. This issue, called overactive bladder (OAB), happens to about 17% of women over the age of 18. That’s millions of women feeling like they can’t hold it in, regularly…
Pap Smears: The Best Tool in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Avant GynecologyEvery year, it’s estimated that more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. Though that number can be alarming to some, it may be comforting to know that the number of women who die from cervical cancer…
Tips for Staying Active This Winter
Avant GynecologyWhen you think about the coldest season of the year, staying active this winter may not be the first thing that pops into your brain. You’re more likely to think about things like steaming soups, mugs of hot chocolate, and bundling up by the…
Experiencing Winter Blues? You’re Not Alone!
Avant GynecologyWinter may be filled with holiday cheer for some people, but for others, the dark, cold, and dreary weather is almost too much to bear. When the weather contributes to feelings of depression or sadness, this is called seasonal affective disorder…
OBGYN Visits for the LGBTQIA Community
Avant GynecologyDifferences, Barriers to Access, and What We're Doing to Help
LGBTQIA community members often face major obstacles to receiving fair treatment and access to healthcare. Tragically, OBGYN services are no exception to this serious issue. At Avant…