Pregnancy is typically a joyous time for you and your family. But that joy can quickly turn to anxiety if you’re diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.

Were you recently diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy or know someone who was? You may have a lot of questions, such as:

• “Will I and my baby be okay?”
• “Will I need specialized care?”
• “How can I maintain a healthy pregnancy when diagnosed as high risk?”

If you have questions or you’re curious to learn more about high-risk pregnancies, it’s important to understand the facts in order to keep you and your baby healthy before, during, and after delivery.

Incontinence, leakage, overactive bladder, and other pelvic floor disorders

Urinary and bowel incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders make it harder to enjoy daily activities. Contrary to popular belief, incontinence, leakage, and accidents are not a normal part of aging, however, you’re not alone.

Have you been trying to get pregnant without success? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 7.3 million Americans are experiencing infertility. Upwards of 15% of couples will have difficulty conceiving during their lifetime.

Fortunately, couples experiencing infertility may be able to conceive with assistance through various treatments and testing.

Planning for a family is essential. In this blog, we’ll talk about safe and effective options for treating infertility.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and ladies, if you suffer from endometriosis, you’re not alone, as 176 million reproductive-age women have the disease worldwide. At Metro OBGYN, we think it’s important to bring additional awareness to this often misunderstood disease. Here are several ways you can raise awareness about this painful pelvic health disorder this March (and beyond).

Most people don’t like to talk about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as they often carry a negative social stigma. If you are one of the approximately 14 million people in the United States who will be infected this year with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection (STI), there’s no need to be embarrassed. We’re here to help clear up the confusion and break the stigma.

With a staggering number of people affected by this one STI alone, we decided to take the time to talk about what HPV is, associated health issues, prevention, and dispel some myths concerning HPV.