Author - Tricia Shimer, MD
November 30, 2021 10:59 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDThere is good news and bad news concerning morning sickness. If you are suffering with it right now, the good news is doctors believe it’s a sign that the placenta is growing normally.... View Article
February 5, 2021 9:36 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDCervical cancer can be detected with screening tests: a Pap test and a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. These can be done as part of a pelvic exam.... View Article
February 2, 2021 8:53 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDTricia Shimer, M.D., P.A. is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).... View Article
October 1, 2020 3:47 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIt’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of regular breast self examinations when one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.... View Article
September 3, 2020 2:55 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDThe simple answer to the question, “when should I see my gynecologist about pelvic pain?” is if the pelvic pain is new or different,... View Article
August 6, 2020 2:08 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDYou have spent several months preparing the nursery for your bundle of joy including new furniture, curtains, paint, and a spanking new rocking chair just for you.... View Article
July 2, 2020 12:45 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDWe hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal? Since every single woman is unique, and we love that,... View Article
June 8, 2020 1:24 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDAll the excitement of baby showers, preparing the nursery, and bringing your little one home is over. After all of your friends and relatives have left,... View Article
May 5, 2020 7:37 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDBecause we are still learning about COVID-19 and how it spreads, the risk to pregnant women, the fetus, and infants remains inconclusive.... View Article
April 6, 2020 12:35 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDHIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and it stays in your body for life. This virus attacks cells that help us to fight infections and causes us to be more susceptible to disease and infections.... View Article