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What You Need to Know About Prenatal Checkups May 29th, 2025

Ensuring the health of your baby begins long before labor starts. Attending regular prenatal checkups is one of the most crucial actions for a healthy pregnancy, smooth delivery, and a thriving baby.  Studies indicate that insufficient prenatal care raises the likelihood of pregnancy complications. Additionally, working with a trustworthy medical...

Are Your Menopause Symptoms Slowing You Down? 5 Helpful Tips to Help You Manage May 6th, 2025

Women have been dealing with the effects of menopause since the beginning of time. While the end of the childbearing years does come with some blessings — no more monthly cycles — it also brings some unwelcome changes. Night sweats, mood swings, reduced sex drive, weight gain, and sleep disturbances...

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—Now What? Apr 15th, 2025

When you get a Pap smear, you do so because you want to be sure that you don’t have cervical cancer. Or, if you do, your OB/GYN catches it soon enough for early treatment and cure. So when your OB/GYN tells you that your Pap results are “abnormal,” you freak...

Choosing the Right Birth Control for Your Lifestyle Mar 19th, 2025

Fewer things have enhanced women’s health more than the development of safe and effective birth control. But with so many options available, determining which one fits your unique needs may feel overwhelming. To make things easier, our team at Novel OBGYN, led by Lorena Tinoco, MD, and Madelyn Gonzalez, MD,...