GYN and Annual Exams Education

Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, I had the privilege of being surrounded by strong women in my family. Witnessing ...

Dr. Lisa McLeod, a proud Jamaican-Panamanian American hailing from Brooklyn, New York, brings a unique perspective to the field of ...

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

- by Peahen Gandhi, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Hey, lovely ladies! I'm Dr. Peahen Gandhi, and as an OB/GYN and urogynecologist, ...

- 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 to becoming an OB/GYN and urogynecologist began when he was just seven years old. Here, he ...

At 50 years old, hormonal changes played a profound influence on Lorraine's physical and emotional well-being. Here is her hormone ...

Anna's first GYN visit was scary. As she knows all too well, visiting a gynecologist for the first time can ...

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

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the most natural treatment for menopausal women. Menopause is a natural biological process and part ...

Several physical and emotional changes happen to a girl during her during her teen years. Not only is her body ...

The best time for a young woman to get established with an OB/GYN is before a health crisis arises, or ...

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). If you suffer from extreme physical and emotional ...

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

Annual GYN visits can discover conditions such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, and cancer so it’s very important to schedule and ...

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

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

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

"Exercise. Eat right. Move more. Don't snack." Sure, we've all heard these things a million times when we're trying to ...

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

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

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

Annual wellness exams are a crucial part of taking care of your health. To maximize your annual check-up, following are ...

Self-breast exams are important for adult women. Approximately 1-in-8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Regular ...

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

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

Commonly referred to as “getting your tubes tied,” tubal ligation is a permanent surgical procedure that is performed to prevent ...

Choosing safer sunscreens, bug repellents and hydration products can be a daunting task with aisle after isle of options.  Of ...

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

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

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

According to the American Cancer Society, one out of every eight women will have breast cancer. However, early detection can ...

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

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

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

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

An Interview with James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS In order to become board-certified, and have that distinction, you have to ...

In this article, Dr. Peahen Gandhi talks about her path to becoming a doctor, who inspired her and her philosophy ...

Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year? That's ...

Your feedback is very important to us. The doctors and staff at Cherokee Women’s Health care about what you want ...

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

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

It's a common misconception that women don't need an annual checkup from their gynecologist each year. In fact, women do ...

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

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

Each October, the world begins to "think pink" when it comes to breast cancer awareness. With statistics such as "1 ...

Each year, much of the world goes pink to help spread awareness for breast cancer. In an effort to do ...

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

If you're a patient of Cherokee Women's Health, you have probably seen Dr. Litrel's book that he co-wrote with his ...