Category: Women’s Health

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...

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...

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...

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...

Do Normal Blood Tests Show Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?

February 15, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Women's Health

You probably know that early detection and treatment are key to managing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and preventing their spread. Over one million people in...

How to Manage Common Pregnancy Concerns

January 30, 2024 0 No Comments

Pregnancy, Women's Health

Young pregnant woman holding her head to illustrate common pregnancy concerns of fatigue

Common pregnancy concerns will obviously vary according to whether it’s your first baby or a later pregnancy, but they’re likely to include questions about your...