Dr. Theodore J. T. Krum

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

May 23, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Women's Health

items that illustrate the concept of having a menstrual cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle is not just about tracking when your period arrives. It involves recognizing the complex biological processes your body undergoes each month....

A Complete Guide to Blood Tests for STDs

May 16, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Women's Health

Phials of blood to illustrate blood tests for STDs

We’re looking at the whole topic of blood tests for STDs because, after colds, sexually transmitted diseases – STDs – are the second most common...

How Do I Get on Birth Control

May 9, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Pregnancy, Primary Care

contraceptive pills, condoms, and a pregnancy test kit to illustrate birth control

Birth control – or contraception – is critical for women’s reproductive health because it empowers us to plan our families and manage our well-being. In...

What Happens at an Annual Well-Woman Exam?

April 25, 2024 0 No Comments

Primary Care, Women's Health

doctor and female patient in discussion to illustrate an annual well-woman exam

Do you ever feel a bit guilty when you read statistics – in case they’re pointing a finger at you? At Stella Mattina, we never...

Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Complete Guide to Symptoms and Care

April 18, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Pregnancy

Family group showing pregnant mum to illustrate second trimester of pregnancy

Feeling less tired and more energetic as your baby bump starts to show up? Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy – the “golden” one!...

What’s the Difference Between Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear?

April 11, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn

doctor consulting with patient to illustrate difference between pelvic exam and Pap smear

If you’re a woman, you most likely have heard about (and even undergone) either a pelvic exam, a Pap smear, or both! But what’s the...

How to Balance Hormones After Pregnancy

March 28, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Young mother with newborn, to illustrate how to balance hormones after pregnancy

Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey, but as your body adjusts to the postpartum phase, you might find yourself experiencing hormonal fluctuations. In this article, we’ll...

Gestational Diabetes Diet in Pregnancy – A Complete Guide

March 21, 2024 0 No Comments

Pregnancy

pregnant woman choosing an apple over sugary foods to illustrate gestational diabetes diet

Did you know that every year, 2 to 10% of all pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease...

Is Gestational Diabetes Genetic?

March 14, 2024 0 No Comments

Pregnancy, Women's Health

testing blood sugar levels to illustrate managing gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are first identified during pregnancy. It impacts 2-10% of pregnancies in the United...

First ObGyn Appointment – Everything You Need to Know

February 29, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn

young woman at her first ObGyn appointment

Your initial ObGyn appointment marks a significant step in taking charge of your reproductive health. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions – anticipation,...