Author - Tricia Shimer, MD
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
March 3, 2020 3:25 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDWomen who suffer with fibroid pain and excessive bleeding are always looking for something to relieve their symptoms. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause severe pain and interfere with a woman’s daily life,... View Article
February 3, 2020 9:17 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDWhether you are planning to become pregnant or gifted with a surprise, taking prenatal vitamins will only benefit you and your baby.... View Article
January 6, 2020 10:21 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDNot the same thing as the familiar term “baby blues,” postpartum depression is a truly serious health issue, and according to the National Institute of Health,... View Article
December 3, 2019 1:51 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDWomen who expect to leave all the pregnancy aches and pains behind them after childbirth soon find that postpartum symptoms can be almost just as bad. ... View Article
November 1, 2019 2:26 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIf you decide to vacation, visit old friends, or must travel for work, pregnancy shouldn’t stop you from flying or driving to your destination.... View Article
October 1, 2019 1:42 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDDo you wake up every morning thinking about preventing breast cancer in your everyday life? We seriously doubt it, but if you are someone with a higher risk for breast cancer due to your family or your age,... View Article
September 3, 2019 10:58 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDBirth defects are more common than you may think. In fact, about 1 in 33 babies born in the US has a birth defect,... View Article
August 5, 2019 3:09 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDHere’s a quick math lesson. 1 + 1 = ?
TWO. That’s the answer, and it’s also how many little ones you’ll be having if you’re expecting twins.... View Article
July 3, 2019 12:41 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIf you have been confused in the past by changes in breast cancer screening guidelines, buckle up! Recently, more changes have been passed down as guidelines,... View Article