When you are pregnant, whatever you put into your body can affect your growing child. So when you have a headache, an allergy, or any other common ailment, what medications are safe during pregnancy?
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Once you have made the decision to get on contraception, you will need to decide on a contraceptive method. One popular form is an IUD. It is better than 99% effective, so it is considered the most reliable birth control method available. Let’s walk through what a woman can expect during an IUD insertion.
Maximizing your health insurance benefits before the end of the year should be a priority for you and your family. Don’t give up extra benefits just because you are busy or have forgotten about these perks. Now is exactly the time to review what you are still entitled to.
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Most people will tell you the first early pregnancy symptom is missing a period. That is absolutely true, but there are dozens more to watch out for. Let’s take a quick look at 10 early pregnancy symptoms.
One of the simplest and easiest ways for women to stay on top of their health is to have a mammogram starting at age 40 and each year thereafter. It takes just minutes, results are relatively quick, and it gives you a feeling of control over your life. There are multiple reasons why you should never skip a mammogram.
As of August 27, 2021, Michael J. Thesing, MD will no longer be available for appointments. After much thought and consideration for his and his family’s needs, Dr. Thesing made the tough decision to move away from private practice and join a group of doctors providing in-house hospitalist roles at various hospital facilities. He remains in the area, but will only be working in the hospital setting.
Dr. Thesing had been a part of South Bay OBGYN since December 2019; we remain grateful for his time here with us and we wish him well in his future endeavors.
If you have babies on your mind, consider having a preconception appointment with South Bay OBGYN. Even if you aren’t planning to get pregnant until a year from now, it is still a good idea to put it on your schedule. Here is some idea about what to expect at a preconception appointment.
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One of the most important imaging tools physicians have at their disposal is a mammogram. They have become vitally important because they save lives. They are so important we now can get one on a mobile mammography bus. Important enough that it’s women’s healthcare practically coming to your door, but why are routine mammograms so important?
Hormones are important, as they regulate many body functions and processes, including appetite and metabolism, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles and sexual function, body temperature and mood. Here are some common signs you may be suffering from a hormone imbalance.
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In Remembrance:
Our beloved Dr. Obed Ferrari passed away on April 29, 2021 from respiratory complications. His passing has come to us all as a great loss. He had been with South Bay OBGYN for the past 20
years and had recently stepped back in 2020, due to COVID. He had continued to be available to assist with obstetrical surgical cases and will be greatly missed.
During the past year, Dr. Ferrari took time off to travel, be with his Brother and was eager to get his soccer leagues going again this year. His focus on the Lord was extremely committed. He shared the message daily, attended bible study and was an actively practicing Seventh Day Adventist at Paradise Valley Spanish Church.
Dr. Ferrari is survived by all of us here at SB OBGYN, his wife, 3 daughters, several grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 bother; plus numerous nieces and nephews who all adored him dearly. The memories of his daily smiles and quick wit will continue to brighten our hearts.
Grateful to the Lord who has called is son home.
