Womens Archives - Norton Healthcare Provider

Gestational diabetes diagnosis criteria and management

When considering gestational diabetes diagnosis criteria, carbohydrate intolerance with onset or recognition during pregnancy after 20 weeks is foremost. Gestational diabetes accounts for about 6 in 7 cases of diabetes in pregnancy. Risk factors are […]

Rescue cerclage success: Advanced cervical dilatation with bulging bag of water

The patient A routine ultrasound at 20 weeks’ and four days’ gestation showed cervical insufficiency. A pelvic exam by the patient’s primary obstetrician revealed her cervix was 3 centimeters dilated, with a bulging bag of […]

First-line evaluation and treatment of urogynecologic conditions

Many of our patients at Norton Urogynecology Center are middle-aged with female anatomy, who present with symptoms affecting their quality of life. They may have issues related to incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, urinary […]

Botox for overactive bladder

Up to 50% of patients with female urinary organs have some issue with bladder control, which can begin as early as their 20s. Those who have had multiple pregnancies or are overweight are at higher [...]

Anticholinergic alternatives for overactive bladder

Medications are the second-line therapy for overactive bladder, after physical therapy and lifestyle changes. Overactive bladder causes bothersome sudden urges and often is accompanied by urinary incontinence. This can really be disruptive to a patient’s […]

Advanced stress incontinence treatments

For patients who want to be completely rid of stress incontinence, midurethral sling surgery remains our mainstay treatment. The data show a high success rate, great durability and a low risk profile. With this procedure, […]

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, joins Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, has joined Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and is seeing patients at the practice’s Springhurst location. Alaina most recently worked as a nurse practitioner providing family care. She also has […]

Pelvic health physical therapy can be a first step before urogynecology referral

Pelvic health physical therapy can alleviate pain and improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles — enhancing quality of life, hygiene, safety and independence. Sometimes therapy is all that’s needed to address pelvic-health-related […]

Father and son work together as gynecology subspecialists at Norton Healthcare

A passion for subspecialty gynecology care and improving patients’ quality of life has inspired a father and son to work together at Norton Healthcare. Urogynecologist Andrew D. Doering, M.D., joined Norton Urogynecology Center in August, […]

Two factors are key to a correct polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility, affecting from 8% to 20% of U.S. women of reproductive age, according to research. It is treatable but often difficult to diagnose, especially outside of […]

Recurrent UTI treatment guidelines

Symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common than an actual clinical diagnoses. As a result, patients will tell me they have recurrent UTIs, but they are basing this on their symptoms rather than […]

Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis during pregnancy can prevent, delay preeclampsia

Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis is a safe and effective method to help prevent or delay preeclampsia in at-risk patients. The cyclooxygenase inhibitor carries anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties that can support a patient’s health during pregnancy. […]

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