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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Norton Urogynecology Center welcomes Andrew D. Doering, M.D.
Andrew D. Doering, M.D., has joined Norton Urogynecology Center, caring for patients with a variety of urinary and pelvic conditions including: Bladder pain Pelvic floor disorders Pelvic organ prolapse Urinary incontinence Dr. Doering earned his […]
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When should pediatric gynecology patients transition to adult OB/GYN care?
The transition from pediatric gynecology care to an adult OB/GYN provider comes with several considerations. “The best time for a patient to transition from pediatric to adult care can depend on their individual needs and […]
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Iron supplements for all pregnant patients, regardless of race, can help prevent anemia
Iron supplementation is recommended for all patients at the beginning of their pregnancy, regardless of a patient’s race, and all obstetricians at Norton Healthcare should follow this guidance. Updated guidance for anemia in pregnancy In […]
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A gynecologist’s guide to menopausal hormone therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy requires a customized approach to each patient that considers not only their clinical presentation and symptom severity, but the risks and benefits of hormone replacement, risk factors and the patient’s personal feelings […]
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Norton Healthcare provides multiple resources to help breastfeeding mothers
Fewer mothers in Kentucky are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the latest data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Immunization Surveys and the U.S. Department of […]
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Norton Women’s Care rated ‘excellent’ at minimizing avoidable C-sections by U.S. News & World Report
Norton Women’s Care, with childbirth services at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report, rated “excellent” at […]
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