GYN and Annual Exams Education

Mammogram Myths
Mammograms can help save lives, yet myths surrounding mammograms may prevent some from getting annual screenings, as recommended. Here, we ...
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Meet Dr. Mariya Zhukova (“Dr. Z”)
Dr. Mariya Zhukova (“Dr. Z”) of Cherokee Women's Health says, "I loved seeing my first delivery, and I especially connected ...

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 ...

PMS Explained
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) affects most women at one time or another. In fact, it’s estimated that three out of four ...

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 ...

How Long Should You Take HRT?
HRT, which stands for hormone replacement therapy, is exactly as the name implies — a treatment to replenish flagging hormones ...

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

Menopause and Depression
It's estimated that 20% of women suffer from depression during the time leading up to menopause (perimenopause) and throughout menopause ...

Hormone Therapy and Heart Disease
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used for decades to correct age-related hormonal imbalances in women. HRT treatments are comprised ...

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 ...

IUDs May Have a Surprising Health Benefit
An observational study conducted at the Keck School of Medicine of USC determined that intrauterine devices (IUDs) may have the ...

Are Natural Bioidentical Hormones the Best Choice for You?
As women approach mid-life and start to experience menopause, many often wonder if hormone therapy is the right choice for them ...

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 ...

Menopause, Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy – 7 FAQs
by James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Below are the 7 FAQs about Hormone Replacement Therapy I’ve encountered in twenty five ...

Menopause, Part 1: Six Menopause Facts Every Woman Should Know
by James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Menopause facts can be hard to come by, considering that a third - or ...

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 ...

4 Things to Know if You Are Entering Menopause
Menopause is a turning point in a woman’s life that can have a significant impact on her health and overall ...

Birth Control No-Nos
Birth control is offered in many varieties with different instructions, so it can be confusing for women to know that ...

Breast Cancer Screenings: Understanding 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 ...

Is Birth Control Tied to Depression?
A recent study has concluded that certain types of hormonal birth control can lead to depression. More than one million ...

Exploring Your Birth Control Options
The responsibility of Family Planning has never been easier with all of the options available to meet a patient’s health ...

Fertility Assistance
Our doctors have decades of combined experience and expertise in the field of women’s health and fertility assistance. We understand your ...

What is a Pap Smear?
A pap smear is a simple procedure which tests for abnormal cervical cells. The test is performed on an exam ...

Low Libido in Women
Libido, very simply put, is sexual desire or sex drive. Just as there are multiple shades in a color spectrum, ...

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 ...

Are You Exercising Your Pelvic Floor?
While new mothers have a ton of new things on their minds after giving birth to a baby, one of ...

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 ...

Dr. Gandhi: An Important Member of the Cherokee Women’s Staff
Dr. Gandhi's medical assistant, Sammy, shared a video about Cherokee Women's connection to faith and health, miracles in the exam ...