If you have questions about your care, we encourage you to talk to your doctor. We strive to keep the lines of communication open and try to assist in any way we can to further answer any of your questions. As an additional tool, we have put together a list of the most common topics in gynecology and obstetrics. Just click on the subject and you will be taken to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) website’s Question and Answer Fact Sheet on that topic. ACOG is the nation’s leading authority on women’s health and sets the standard of care in obstetrics and gynecology.
Once you are on the ACOG website, you can also search for other topics. It is a great tool.
However, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please don’t try to self-diagnose and proceed to the nearest emergency room to be evaluated.
As a general topic, the link below is helpful in preparing you for your healthcare visit:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Contraception
Sterilization for Women and Men (FAQ011)
Barrier Methods of Birth Control: Spermicide, Condom, Sponge, Diaphragm, and Cervical Cap (FAQ022)
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of Family Planning (FAQ024)
Sterilization by Laparoscopy (FAQ035)
Postpartum Sterilization (FAQ052)
Emergency Contraception (FAQ114)
Hysteroscopic Sterilization (FAQ180)
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Intrauterine Device and Implant (FAQ184)
Combined Hormonal Birth Control: Pill, Patch, and Ring (FAQ185)
Progestin-Only Hormonal Birth Control: Pill and Injection (FAQ186)
Especially for Teens
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens (TFAQ001)
Media and Body Image (TFAQ002)
The Healthy Female Athlete (TFAQ003)
Your Changing Body: Puberty in Girls (Especially for Teens) (FAQ041)
You and Your Sexuality (Especially for Teens) (FAQ042)
Your First Period (Especially for Teens) (FAQ049)
Birth Control (Especially for Teens) (FAQ112)
Your First Gynecologic Visit (Especially for Teens) (FAQ150)
21 Reasons to See a Gynecologist Before Age 21 (Infographic)
Gynecologic Problems
How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (FAQ009)
Pelvic Support Problems (FAQ012)
Benign Breast Problems and Conditions (FAQ026)
Dysmenorrhea: Painful Periods (FAQ046)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (FAQ050)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (FAQ057)
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis (FAQ071)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) (FAQ077)
Preparing for Surgery (FAQ080)
Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching (FAQ088)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (FAQ095)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (FAQ121)
Evaluating Infertility (FAQ136)
Accidental Bowel Leakage (FAQ139)
Endometrial Hyperplasia (FAQ147)
Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause (FAQ162)
Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems (FAQ178)
Special Procedures
Women’s Health
Staying Active: Physical Activity and Exercise (FAQ045)
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit (FAQ064)
It’s Time to Quit Smoking (FAQ065)
Cholesterol and Women’s Cardiovascular Health (FAQ101)
Problems of the Digestive System (FAQ120)
Heart Health for Women (FAQ122)
Managing High Blood Pressure (FAQ123)
Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C (FAQ125)
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (FAQ174)
