What Is a Midwife? A certified-nurse midwife (CNM) specializes in the care of women across their lifespan. This includes independent provision of gynecologic and family planning services, prenatal care, care during labor, birth, and postpartum. CNMs perform physical exams, make diagnoses, and order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests. They also prescribe medications, including medications [...]
The Signs of Menopause Menopause is a natural event that occurs in women, causing their reproductive hormones to decline when they reach their 40s and 50s. Menopause generally marks the end of their menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a period. During this transition, women may experience painful [...]
Diagnosing an STI If you’re sexually active, it’s important to get routinely tested with each time you have sexual intercourse with a new partner. If your sexual history and current symptoms suggest that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a doctor or midwife from CT Coastal will perform either a physical or pelvic exam [...]
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic Shock Syndrome, or TSS, is a very rare, life-threatening complication of certain bacterial infections. There isn’t a set time for when symptoms of TSS start after using a tampon; however, they should be removed from your vagina after no more than 8 hours to lower your risk. Please note [...]
PPD is More Common Than You Think Postpartum Depression, or PPD, is a form of depression that occurs after childbirth. Those who develop PPD are also more likely to develop major depression later on in life. PPD is extremely common and those who experience it should never feel alone. In fact, as many as 75% [...]
What is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is a common condition that occurs in approximately 70% of pregnancies and typically starts around the 6-week mark. It can last for weeks or months depending on the person, but the symptoms usually subside around the second trimester. Although it’s called “morning” sickness, women can experience these symptoms [...]
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? Urinary Tract Infections, commonly referred to as UTIs, can affect any part of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Although men can experience them, they are more common in women. In fact, 50%-60% of women will experience a UTI at some point in [...]
Going to your initial gynecology appointment can be an overwhelming, uncomfortable experience. At CT Coastal OBGYN, we recognize that your reproductive health is sensitive and personal. We value your trust, and we want to ensure that you feel confident as you head into your first appointment. With that in mind—and to put you at [...]
April 25 begins Infertility Awareness Week this year. Nearly 20% of heterosexual women between the ages of 15 and 49 with no prior births are unable to get pregnant after a year of trying. Infertility affects people of all genders and can be a devastating struggle for those hoping to [...]
Navigating the 3 Stages of Menopause Our expertise in the female journey doesn’t end after the reproductive years. We also specialize in treating patients in menopause, the stage of life that begins 12 months after a person’s last menstrual period. These post-reproductive years are the point during which the ovaries stop producing progesterone and [...]
