GYN and Annual Exams Education

Top 5 Signs of a Thyroid Issue
This article outlines the top five things to watch for with thyroid issues. The thyroid is a crucial part of ...

Dr. Phillips: Empowering Women’s Health With Passion and Purpose
Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, I had the privilege of being surrounded by strong women in my family. Witnessing ...

Dr. Lisa McLeod: A Passion and Empathy in Women’s Health
Dr. Lisa McLeod, a proud Jamaican-Panamanian American hailing from Brooklyn, New York, brings a unique perspective to the field of ...

Great Sex After Menopause?
Yes, it's possible to have great sex after menopause! One of the most common complaints among menopausal women is a ...

Dr. Peahen Gandhi: OB/GYN and Urogynecologist Helping Women Through Every Stage of Life
- by Peahen Gandhi, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Hey, lovely ladies! I'm Dr. Peahen Gandhi, and as an OB/GYN and urogynecologist, ...

Dr. James Haley: A Passionate OB/GYN and Urogynecologist Dedicated to Women’s Health
- by James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS "Hi, I'm Dr. James Haley, and I want to take a moment to ...

Dr. Michael Litrel’s Journey of Becoming an OB/GYN and Urogynecologist
Dr. Michael Litrel's journey to becoming an OB/GYN and urogynecologist began when he was just seven years old. Here, he ...

Hormones Changed My Personality: Insights from a 50-Year-Old Woman
At 50 years old, hormonal changes played a profound influence on Lorraine's physical and emotional well-being. Here is her hormone ...

Conquering Fear: 17-Year-Old Anna’s First GYN Visit
Anna's first GYN visit was scary. As she knows all too well, visiting a gynecologist for the first time can ...

The Many Benefits of HRT
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of menopause in women. Menopause is ...

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause – The Best Natural Treatment
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the most natural treatment for menopausal women. Menopause is a natural biological process and part ...

Why Girls as Young as 13 Should Start Seeing a Gynecologist
Several physical and emotional changes happen to a girl during her during her teen years. Not only is her body ...

The Importance of Getting Established with an OB/GYN in Your Early 20s
The best time for a young woman to get established with an OB/GYN is before a health crisis arises, or ...

Do I Have PMDD – Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). If you suffer from extreme physical and emotional ...

My First GYN Appointment on My Own
It’s time to go to your first GYN appointment alone and you probably have a million questions, such as: What ...

Annual GYN Visits – What to Expect Through the Years
Annual GYN visits can discover conditions such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, and cancer so it’s very important to schedule and ...

How Old is My Vagina?
Have you ever looked ‘down there’ and wondered if your vaginal age is in line with your actual age? Does ...

Is My Period Normal?
What is a 'normal' period? When it comes to your period, what is standard for one woman may not be ...

Mammogram Myths
Mammograms can help save lives, yet myths surrounding mammograms may prevent some from getting annual screenings, as recommended. Here, we ...

12 Tips to Change Your Mind and Get Healthy
"Exercise. Eat right. Move more. Don't snack." Sure, we've all heard these things a million times when we're trying to ...

Lesser Known Menopause Symptoms
You always knew menopause would happen. You may have even looked forward to getting rid of those bulky pads, contraceptive ...

Ladies, Make Heart Health a Priority
In honor of National Heart Health Month, we’d like to touch on a disease that affects an estimated 44-million of ...

What is Melasma and How to Beat it
Melasma is a skin issue that results in brown or brownish-gray blemishes, or inflamed, red patches (erythrosis pigmetosa faciei) that ...

How to Make the Most of Your Annual Exam
Annual wellness exams are a crucial part of taking care of your health. To maximize your annual check-up, following are ...

How to Do a Self-Breast Exam
Self-breast exams are important for adult women. Approximately 1-in-8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Regular ...

Diet Adjustments that Improve Vaginal Health
Your diet impacts every aspect of your body. And, yes, that includes your vagina as well. Making healthier choices can ...

Probiotics and Nutrition
You may have heard friends, family, or co-workers talking about ‘probiotics’. If so, you likely thought that this was the ...

Tubal Ligation: When Should I Get my Tubes Tied?
Commonly referred to as “getting your tubes tied,” tubal ligation is a permanent surgical procedure that is performed to prevent ...

Safer Must-Have Products for Summer
Choosing safer sunscreens, bug repellents and hydration products can be a daunting task with aisle after isle of options. Of ...

First Gynecology Appointment for Teens
Visiting the gynecologist is an important part of the aging process for young women. Your doctor will give you vital ...

Health Screening by Age
It is critical that women receive various health checks at different age ranges as recommended by your doctor. When you ...

Alternatives to Latex Condoms
When used correctly and consistently, condoms can be an effective method of birth control and provide protection from STIs. If ...

Breast Cancer Screenings: The Importance of Early Detection
According to the American Cancer Society, one out of every eight women will have breast cancer. However, early detection can ...

Healthy Resolutions for the New Year
Many women set unrealistic goals for themselves over the holidays. Setting the bar too high can cause you to become ...

What is a Pap Smear?
A pap smear is a simple procedure which tests for abnormal cervical cells, which can lead to cervical cancer. The ...

First Gynecology Appointment
At Cherokee Women’s Health, we understand the nerves a woman may experience when making a gynecology appointment, even for a ...

Vaginal Discharge – Should You Be Worried?
What is Vaginal Discharge and What Causes It? The vagina is similar to a corridor that leads from outside of ...

Dr. Haley Talks Women’s Health
An Interview with James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS In order to become board-certified, and have that distinction, you have to ...

Dr. Gandhi: Words of Wisdom and Facing Challenges
In this article, Dr. Peahen Gandhi talks about her path to becoming a doctor, who inspired her and her philosophy ...

The Number One Killer: Know the Signs!
Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year? That's ...

What Patients Want: Doctors Who Listen
Your feedback is very important to us. The doctors and staff at Cherokee Women’s Health care about what you want ...

Cervical Cancer: Planning, Preparation and Prevention
Cervical cancer is completely different from many other cancers, as it’s preventable. First, the cervix can be seen directly by ...

Flu Vaccinations
If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious illness from the flu. Flu is more likely ...

Do You Really Need an Annual Every Year?
It's a common misconception that women don't need an annual checkup from their gynecologist each year. In fact, women do ...

Sign Up for Our Patient Portal
We are constantly looking for ways to make our patients' lives easier and to help them get the information they ...

Cherokee Women’s Celebrates National Women’s Health Week
Mother's Day kicks off the celebration of National Women's Health Week, a week designed to encourage the women of our ...

How to Shop Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Each October, the world begins to "think pink" when it comes to breast cancer awareness. With statistics such as "1 ...

Are You Getting Regular Mammograms?
Each year, much of the world goes pink to help spread awareness for breast cancer. In an effort to do ...

Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 1.5% — or 1 in 71 — women in her lifetime. Most women ...

Testimonial for A MisMatch Made in Heaven
If you're a patient of Cherokee Women's Health, you have probably seen Dr. Litrel's book that he co-wrote with his ...