Has your love life gone from satisfying to physically painful sex? Do you have a chronically dry vagina? Do you have more frequent urinary tract infections? If these sound too familiar, you may have signs of vaginal atrophy. When most women hear of vaginal atrophy, they think of something that occurs after menopause. However, it […]
“If I douche with Coke, I won’t get pregnant.” Some birth control myths seem silly. In reference to the one above, douching – with anything – will not kill sperm. Still, many convincing contraception myths remain. Understanding the truth about birth control methods—such as an IUD or Implanon— can help you separate fact from fiction. […]
As if being pregnant didn’t come with enough challenges! Approximately 10 percent of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes. Which places their babies at risk for preterm birth and respiratory problems. But perhaps even more frightening is that most women with gestational diabetes do not have any symptoms. This is why a gestational diabetes screening […]
No one likes to talk about it, but almost every woman has experienced it. A dry vagina is not only uncomfortable, but it can lead to painful sex, itching and other problems. “Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of several conditions,” said Dr. Chappell. “This is one reason why we encourage you to schedule an […]
Eve Wicker picked out a name for her son but kept it a secret until she met him for the first time. Then she was able to introduce James to the world. She’s thrilled, and filled with excitement and anticipation about the wonderful – yet exhausting – adventure of motherhood. She also has a message […]
If you visit our office on Friday, you may notice that we’re making a bit of a fashion statement. These are “Jeans Days” at Chapel Hill OBGYN, and it has nothing to do with casual Friday. Blue Jean Friday is a continuous fundraiser we’ve created to help support the fight against breast cancer. Any member […]
An estimated 1 in 78 women will develop ovarian cancer at some point in her life. Fortunately, when diagnosed early, there is a 5-year survival rate of more than 90 percent. However, the challenge in detecting ovarian cancer is that there are no simple and reliable screening methods for women who do not show any […]
You’ve heard all about the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause. But how much do you know about perimenopause, the years of “transition” that lead to menopause? Here’s what you need to know about perimenopause, including a look at some of the latest menopause treatments to help alleviate the irritating symptoms. What is […]
Sexual health goes far beyond getting tested for infections. Sexual health is about experiencing intimacy that is both satisfying and free from issues such as painful intercourse. Remember, we’re partners in your care. We are always here for you, and welcome any questions you may have. We encourage you to take advantage of our STI […]
The medical term for painful periods is dysmenorrhea, and for millions of women, it turns their life upside down for several days every month. For many, it’s an annoying inconvenience. For others, the pain develops to a point where it makes day-to-day life difficult at best. It’s more often found in women who have heavy periods.