Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition that affects more than 25 million Americans. If you’re one of them, you know how UI can impact every part of your life. Enjoying a night out with friends and family or even going to work or the gym all have the potential for an embarrassing situation.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can affect women during their reproductive years. It usually develops when you begin menstruating, but it can also start later in life, especially if you’ve had significant weight gain.

When the now-famous paper on ultrasound was published in Lancet in 1958, the authors had no idea that their medical research would usher in a rite of passage for expectant parents that’s still popular today — sharing the first image of their unborn baby through the marvel of ultrasound technology.

Although that moment in medical history is commonly recognized as when ultrasound technology was introduced to the practice of medicine and OB/GYN practices, the seed was sown for this medical breakthrough by earlier scientists.

Choosing the right birth control depends on a wide range of factors that include both health and lifestyle considerations. As you sort through the choices for your best option, Dr. Brandon Lingenfelter and his team are your partners in family planning.

Urinary incontinence affects millions of Americans. It’s so common that it’s hard to escape the multitude of commercials touting the best or most discreet underwear available. But if you’re among the many women who suffer from incontinence the last thing you want to do is be reminded of it when you’re trying to watch your favorite movie.

You just want to be done with the symptoms and have things go back to normal – when you didn’t have to worry about urine leakage. A big part of getting to the appropriate treatment is finding out which type of incontinence you have.

Is being pregnant during the winter months any easier than the summer? Our expert OB/GYN, Dr. Brandon Lingenfelter, says it really depends on who you ask. Dr. Lingenfelter shares his tips for surviving a winter pregnancy — so bundle up mama-to-be and take heed.

With getting the nursery ready, buying clothes, furniture and car seats, and all the other tasks leading up to the big day, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of two really important facts: 1) you’re going to be a mother, and 2) your health and the health of your baby are all that really matters. 

We’re learning that coping with changing safety protocols and uncertainty are inevitable.  Bringing your life to a screeching halt, however, is not. We still need to do all the things we did before like buying food and taking care of our families, but we just need to do them differently in order to keep ourselves, our family, and our community safe.

Accessing medical care, including OB/GYN, care is just one of those important tasks we need to continue to do. But what should we know about COVID-19 and OB/GYN care? 

Our expert OB/GYN, Dr. Brandon M. Lingenfelter, helps break down this topic by looking at short-acting vs. long-acting birth control so that you can figure out how to make the best choice for you.

Medically speaking, abnormal bleeding is when you bleed between your monthly periods, you bleed for too long or too short of a time, or you experience an extremely heavy flow. Bleeding or spotting after sex or after menopause may also constitute abnormal bleeding.