Leanna Alaiwat is an OB-GYN physician assistant with a large social-media following. On TikTok and YouTube, she posts ASMR videos of OB-GYN procedures to show what visits are like. Below, she talks to ...
However, telehealth can’t replace an in-person annual OB/GYN check-in, says Dr. DeFrancesco. A truly full annual exam requires more than a patient history and chatting through symptoms and problem ...
As your child transitions to adulthood, one of the most important things you can do is to empower them with knowledge about their body and their reproductive health. And that begins with talking to ...
As we grow older, our bodies change, meaning our needs change as well. With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare ...
Breast exams, birth control and family planning are just some of the reasons not to skip your annual ob-gyn appointment.
My husband, Phin, and I have been together for 14 years and married for almost four. I love having him by my side at OB-GYN appointments, and think it helps me get better care. When pelvic pain ...
A teen’s first OB/GYN appointment is a crucial step for them –– and their parents. Here are some ways to prepare for the visit. Your teen's first OB/GYN appointment is a key step in making sure they ...
Ayanna Miller, 29, is TODAY’s multiplatform editor. She has PCOS and endometriosis, two conditions that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. After feeling dismissed by a doctor, she started ...