By Risa Kerslake, November 2, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, DIV is a form of vaginitis that seems to happen mainly in Caucasian women around the time of menopause. Basically, the skin around and in the vagina is inflamed, but it's not actually an infection—such as [...]
By Megan Deak, November 2, 2021 According to Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine with more than 20 years of experience, the primary cause of obstetric fistulas is from a childbirth injury, usually due to a prolonged and protracted labor. "Due to the absence of timely medical intervention to the injury, [...]
by Jennifer Parris, Oct. 30, 2021 When you think about it, your womb is your fetus’ own personal playground. That’s why they bounce about and play. But when they lean to the right, it can be for a variety of reasons, Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal [...]
by Jill Hamilton, OCT 29, 2021 “Pregnancy causes an increase in vaginal secretions, breast sensitivity, and increased blood flow in the pelvic region. For some people, libido increases and sex becomes quite enjoyable,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln. Click HERE for the [...]
By Risa Kerslake, October 29, 2021 One at a time, each breast will be compressed, Gaither explained, and images will be taken from different angles in order to view all the breast tissue. It takes about 10 to 15 seconds of compression for each breast. Afterward, you'll be allowed to dress and your provider will notify you [...]
By Ashley Broadwater, October 27, 2021 "If you are using a spermicidal gel with a condom, the water can wash the gel out and increase your risk of pregnancy if the condom breaks," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, who's double board-certified in OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + [...]
By Kecia Gaither, MD, Oct 26, 2021 Health care is progressively being delivered via digital channels such as the internet, social media, mobile technology telemedicine, video messaging and apps. The movement has been facilitated by the dissemination of mobile technology and the rapid developments of artificial intelligence. Digitization offers wide coverage, messaging which can be targeted to specific groups of [...]
By Kaitlin Vogel, 10/21/2021 “While combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only oral contraceptives can be utilized, combined hormonal contraceptives are generally considered first-line treatment for women plagued by irregular periods and androgen excess,” Dr. Gaither explains. Click HERE for the full article.
by Jennifer Parris, Oct. 18, 2021 Still, if you’ve been on birth control since, like, forever and now want to get pregnant, you don’t have to worry, because birth control doesn’t cause infertility. “Contraception does not cause infertility no matter how long it’s used or which method is used,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in [...]
by Gabrielle Kassel — Updated October 13, 2021 The most common side effect of the copper IUD is heavier and longer periods — especially the first 3 to 6 months after insertion, says Dr. Gaither. Other side effects include: spotting, irregular bleeding, increased or worsened cramping Click HERE for the full article.
