Menopause is not a disease; it is a natural transition in life from your childbearing years. The average age of onset for American women is 52. However, fluctuating estrogen levels can cause troublesome symptoms, and therefore, menopause treatments can go a long way toward making you more comfortable. What is the best treatment for menopause? […]
Whenever abnormal cells are found during a Pap test, you may be anxious—after all, a Pap smear is one of the most effective methods of detecting cervical cancer at its earliest, and most treatable stage. If you have abnormal cells, there are a number of responses. The next step depends upon your age, the results […]
Giving birth is always transformative, but for Certified Nurse Midwife Lydia Schmittel, it was a turning point in her life in more ways than one—it pointed her toward a career in midwifery. “After the birth of my first two children I realized how transformative giving birth can be, and how deeply the birth attendant can […]
If you’ve waited until your mid to late 30s to have children, you’re not alone. In fact, national trends demonstrate that since the 70s, people have waited until later in life to have a baby. The reasons vary. Some need the time to focus on their careers while others are delaying marriage. Still others may […]
Our main Chapel Hill office was flooded. We have a temporary location at 110 Conner Dr. Suite 4, which is in the building directly below 120 Conner Dr.
Perhaps you’ve seen one of the telltale “lines” on your home pregnancy test, but you’re still a bit doubtful. After all, how accurate are home pregnancy tests anyway? Should you confirm the results with a doctor? And if so, when? “We understand that often, home pregnancy tests can present many questions as well as answers,” said […]
Did you know that nearly all men and women will have HPV at some point in their lives? Currently, almost 80 million Americans have HPV, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Another 14 million are infected each year. We’ll take a closer look at how HPV is transmitted and why you and your child […]
At first, Dr. Miller was headed toward a career in public policy… but something changed during her junior year in college. She took a course in human physiology, and this fostered a love of medicine that enabled her to be a leader in providing compassionate care to all our patients. “I was drawn to the […]
You’ve picked a name. You’ve even decided who will be the godparents. If you have another child, you have prepared them for the arrival of their new brother or sister. But do you know how to make a birth plan? This enables you to make your wishes known to your labor and delivery team. “We […]
Amy Tretola’s letters take on a different tone these days. Amy is part of our team at Chapel Hill OBGYN. And this month is special to her. During her fight with breast cancer, she would often write notes and letters to her children, who, at that time, were in fifth and second grade. These letters […]