by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Feb 12, 2020 | Gynecologist
If you are a woman, chances are you’ve heard that you need to go see an OB/GYN once you turn 21 or become sexually active. You may even have heard that you need to get a pap smear. But what does OB/GYN stand for, and what is a pap smear? An OB/GYN is your expert on...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Dec 6, 2019 | Gynecologist
As we grow older, our bodies change, meaning our needs change as well. With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare. Doctors suggest that girls attend their first ob/gyn...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | May 20, 2019 | Contraception, Gynecologist
The Nuvaring is a vaginal ring that serves as a birth control option for women. It is a polymeric drug delivery device that is designed to offer controlled release of doses for intravaginal administration over a period of time, usually 3 weeks. The ring is inserted...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Apr 20, 2019 | Contraception, Gynecologist
The diaphragm is a shallow, flexible cup that is inserted into the woman’s vagina to prevent pregnancy. It works by covering the cervix during sexual intercourse to prevent the interaction of the ova and the sperms. It is shaped like a saucer comprised of soft...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Apr 4, 2019 | Contraception, Gynecologist
The Intrauterine Device (IUD) in New Year: Different birth control methods such as the pills or Ortho Evra patch, have all been around for a while. Despite their existence, sexually active women who may not wish to conceive are advised to seek alternative birth...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Mar 28, 2019 | Contraception, Gynecologist
Know Everything About Ortho Evra Patch: All thanks to modern medicine and its wonders, humans can now boast of a plethora of choices when it comes to contraceptive use and birth control. Perhaps taking the everyday pill is up to your alley. Maybe you are more inclined...
