Author - Tricia Shimer, MD
June 24, 2019 1:39 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIf you have been trying to get pregnant but have been unsuccessful, you are not alone. Although comforting to know, the challenge comes in finding your reason for infertility,... View Article
May 14, 2019 2:28 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDMost pregnancies last to term, which is at least 37 weeks. Full term is 39 – 40 weeks, but about 12% of babies in the U.S.... View Article
April 12, 2019 10:18 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDPap smears, also known as Pap tests, help to identify suspicious cells in your cervix that could signal a precancerous condition.... View Article
March 13, 2019 8:58 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDThe signs of fibroids can be so sneaky that many women have no idea they are there. In fact, according to the NIH or National Institutes of Health,... View Article
February 15, 2019 2:10 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDEndometriosis is a very painful condition with no cure in sight, and often it can remain undiagnosed for years. It’s no wonder that women suffering from endometriosis need some coping skills.... View Article
January 14, 2019 1:16 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIf night sweats and day sweats aren’t enough to ruin a normal day, now your clothes seem to be shrinking a bit.... View Article
December 13, 2018 4:29 pm Published by Tricia Shimer, MDMoms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says you have, there are swollen ankles, constipation, aches and pains,... View Article
August 4, 2017 8:39 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDI’m sure someone has told you “You’re never completely ready to have a baby.”
However there are some questions that you can answer ahead of time to ensure you’re as prepared as possible.... View Article
August 4, 2017 8:25 am Published by Tricia Shimer, MDIf you’re scheduling your first gynecology visit and are curious what a gynecologist is, you aren’t alone.
Many women have questions when it comes to seeing a gynecologist and when they should schedule an appointment.... View Article