By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 14, 2024 “Most women with cervical polyps are asymptomatic,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. As such, you’ll only know that you have them if you’re having a pelvic exam for another reason, such as a routine pap smear. [...]
By Alyssa Sybertz, Dec 13, 2024 “Hypertension is seen at a higher rate among menopausal women,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. Research shows that while blood pressure is typically lower in premenopausal women than in men, after menopause that ratio changes and more women [...]
By Camille Terrania, Dec 13, 2024 But while wearing underwear sometimes helps with chafing, it can also cause it. OB-GYNs Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Kim Langdon told Bustle that for women, ditching panties, especially tight ones, helps reduce soreness down below. "With underwear that's too tight, irritation and chafing of the vaginal area can occur [...]
By George Citroner, Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine, told The Epoch Times that establishing a patient’s vitamin D status is one of her priorities. In her practice, every pregnant patient has their vitamin D levels assessed. If deficiencies are identified, she ensures that appropriate supplementation [...]
By Mara Santilli, Dec 2, 2024 Why does birth control affect your nutrient levels? “A body of scientific evidence suggests that oral contraceptive use can deplete certain nutrients in the body,” says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., a physician double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine and the director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal [...]
By Alicia Ceccarelli, Dec 2, 2024 "The genesis of preterm labor is one that is multifaceted," said Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "The fact that an increase in preterm labor was noted at an increased rate among women given the vaccine suggests that some unknown factor was 'turned on' or perhaps [...]
By Gabrielle Kassel, Nov 18, 2024 Taking semaglutide can lead to an imbalance in the vagina between the beneficial (or “good”) bacteria and the “bad” bacteria, which increases risk of vaginal infections (like bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections) and can lead to changes in vaginal odor, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified physician of OB/GYN and maternal [...]
By Elizabeth Millard, Nov 14, 2024 What Causes Anemia in People With Breast Cancer? Many types of cancer, including breast cancer, can lead to anemia, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB/GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, NY. The lump in your breast is really [...]
By Valerie Williams, Sep 26, 2024 While side effects of levothyroxine are rare, overuse of the medication “can lead to negative impacts on the body’s homeostasis,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist and director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Overuse of thyroid medication [...]
By Wendy Wisner, Sep 24, 2024 Can you take Rinvoq while pregnant? You should not take Rinvoq while pregnant. “Rinvoq is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified OB-GYN. Click HERE for the full article.
