An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants or attaches somewhere other than a woman’s uterus. Ectopic pregnancies frequently implant in the Fallopian tubes. An ectopic pregnancy cannot turn into a normal pregnancy. At PGOMG, we understand the sensitivity and compassion needed in cases of ectopic pregnancy, and we are experienced in providing the
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Whether a pregnancy is expected or not, many women who think they may be pregnant will be anxious to know for sure. At-home pregnancy tests are a convenient go-to, but most require that women wait for a certain length of time before a test can be considered an accurate determination of pregnancy. Pregnancy tests that
What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquitoes. Its symptoms typically include a mild fever, muscle and/or joint pain, skin rash, and inflammation of the eyes called conjunctivitis. There is currently no known treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus, but due to its increasingly widespread outbreak in South
The average period occurs every 28 days, lasting anywhere between four and seven days. However, for some women, the time between periods may be a few days to a week longer, and the duration of their period may be a few days longer or shorter. It’s important to note that menstruation varies from woman to
For women with regular exercise routines, or for women who want to start exercising during their pregnancy in order to stay healthy and active, a common concern is: Can I work out while pregnant? Is it safe? In the past, women were discouraged from exercising during pregnancy. For previous generations of women, pregnancy was a time
For those whose pregnancy is determined to be high risk, the time between conception and the birth of your baby will require an additional level of caution, and the providers at PGOMG are always prepared to assist women during this time. High risk pregnancy can apply to a number of health and personal situations, all
Congratulations! The first trimester of a pregnancy is truly an exciting and thrilling time. If this is your first pregnancy, then you probably have an idea of what to expect based on what you heard growing up – you know about a few of the more common symptoms (morning sickness) and that the first trimester
At PGOMG, we’ve found that women of all ages have questions about menstruation. These questions often include: “Is this normal?”, “Should this happen?” and “What can I do?”, especially with regard to conditions in which the “normal” experience of having your period transitions into another medical condition – one that you may not even know
1. Nausea/Morning sickness Morning sickness is a common expression used to describe the nausea and vomiting that some women may experience in the first trimester of their pregnancy. It can occur at any time during the day. This nausea is due to hormonal changes within a women’s body as it adjusts to pregnancy. What helps:
