At Michigan Women’s Health our goal is a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. April Is Alcohol Awareness Month. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is caused when alcohol from the mother is transferred across the placenta to the baby when pregnant. It can result in minor issues in your child or very severe ones. Below are some of the problems a child may have from fetal alcohol syndrome: Abnormal facial features, such as a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip (this ridge is called the philtrum) Small head size Shorter-than-average height Low body weight Poor coordination Hyperact ..read more

I have many patients every week that come in concerned they have PCOS. Some are worried because they can’t get pregnant or they think they have cysts on their ovaries or their period is irregular. Let’s clear up some misconceptions about PCOS, what it is and what you can do about it.   What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) As the name implies, it is a syndrome, meaning there can be multiple symptoms making up the syndrome and you many have all or some of the symptoms. This also means that although there is the “typical” PCOS woman, there are also several variations to PCOS. And l ..read more

Osteoporosis can be a serious health issue for postmenopausal women by predisposing them to fractures. Between ages 50 and 59, nearly 7% of women have osteoporosis. By age 80, nearly 35% of women have osteoporosis. This translates to 2 million fractures a year due to osteoporosis. Once a hip fracture has occurred, it can lead to long term issues including limited mobility, need for longterm care and increased risk of death within a year from fracture. Fractures of the spine can lead to substantial pain, loss of height and decreased mobility. It is important to understand the disease as we ..read more

You have probably spent the last few months, weeks, days planning and envisioning your baby’s birth day. Maybe you have researched about natural birth or epidurals, exercises to help you in labor, delayed cord clamping and the perfect breast pump. And then, like a flash, the day has come, you are holding your long awaited baby and packing your bag to go home from the hospital. But then it sinks in… “wait, they are letting me go home with this baby? They think I know how to be a mom?!?” Yes! You are a mom and although it may be much anticipated, it also can be scar ..read more

I spend a good part of my office day, literally EVERYDAY, talking to women about their vaginas. I get so many women that come in for an itch, an irritation, a new lump or bump, discharge, and a variety of other alarming complaints along with the fear that there is something horribly wrong with them. Jen Gunter, an obstetrician gynecologist in California puts it well, “it’s as if the vagina, an internal structure that is capable of handling menstrual blood and stretching and even tearing to deliver a baby, is constantly one drop of water or wrong pair of underwear away from total meltdown ..read more

There are so many birth control options these days, it may feel overwhelming to even know where to start exploring what is right for you. In an office visit, sometimes it is hard to absorb all the information discussed with your doctor and you leave with more questions than answers! Let’s take a minute to review all your choices, so you when you meet with your doctor, you are informed and ready to talk. The Pill I find that when I ask my patients about birth control, many think I only mean “the pill.” Actually, “the pill” can mean many different things, so let’s break ..read more

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What is HPV? HPV is Human Papilloma Virus and currently the most common sexually transmitted infection. Nearly every sexually active person has had or will have HPV in their lifetime. The key things to know about HPV are : HPV is usually harmless and clears from your body by itself without you ever having symptoms – 9 out of 10 HPV infections go away by themselves within 2 years. However, regular monitoring by your gynecologist is important because some types can cause cancer or genital warts. HPV is spread by skin-to-skin contact by someone who has HPV (and may not know&n ..read more

January is the perfect month for self care. We make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, move more and also spend time to ourselves relaxing. Maybe you were gifted fragrant smelling bath soaps, shower gels and bath bombs for the holidays. While fine for most of your body, these scented products can raise havoc in the vaginal area. Scented products can be harsh and irritating to the vagina. Our vaginal tissues are sensitive and made up of mucosa similar to the inside of our mouths. This is not skin that can be bombarded with harsh products, otherwise infection, irritation and pH imbalances ens ..read more

At Michigan Women’s Health your safety has been our number one priority even before the pandemic. For decades we’ve focused on safety and integrity while providing you with exceptional service. We’re not just your providers, for most of you, we’ve been with you through every stage of life. As Coronavirus numbers continue to rise in Michigan we want you to know our commitment to keeping you safe hasn’t changed. Our staff has remained committed to following best practices as the CDC and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advise. We have continued to follow additional cleaning pr ..read more