Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN, November 10, 2020 "Injuries can occur with diagnostic evaluation for cervical cancer," commented Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York City Health and Hospitals System, who was not involved in the study. "Given the fact that neovascularization occurs with cancers, a large biopsy in [...]
By Lindsay Carlton, Fact checked by James Lacy, November 09, 2020 “Immune function declines with pregnancy to allow the fetus— which is really a foreign organism—to live and thrive in the mother's body. The body also has a diminished ability to fight off viral illnesses,” Kecia Gaither, MD, OB/GYN, MPH, director of perinatal services at NYC Health [...]
by CARINA HSIEH, NOV 6, 2020 Don’t be embarrassed, that’s what a doctor is there for! The best thing to do is to always ask your physician, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. If you’re at risk for any potential complications [...]
Written By: Emily Deaton , Medically Reviewed By: Kerry-Anne Perkins, OB-GYN, November 2020 “Pelvic floor disorders [impact] the musculature of the vagina and rectum, most often due to childbirth, obesity, straining with defecation, aging, or menopause,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine from New York City, told me. Click HERE for the [...]
By Natalia Lusinski and JR Thorpe, Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 There are two main types of IUDs, one with hormones and one without. “Different brands and types last for different lengths of time,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, tells Bustle. “There’s the hormonal Mirena IUD (effective for approximately five years) and the copper [...]
By Sara Lindberg, OCTOBER 26, 2020 The IUD is a popular form of birth control, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. According to Kecia Gaither, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, women with the following conditions should not use an IUD: Do not use a copper IUD (non-hormonal) [...]
Wendy Gould, 10/26/2020 First, let’s talk about menopause. “Hormonal fluctuations during this time period can impact interest, and/or cause change to the vaginal tissue, which might make having sex less enjoyable,” explains Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OBGYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Specifically, women who are menopausal (or perimenopausal) often experience [...]
By Ashley Selleke, BSN, RN, Oct 22, 2020 Kecia Gaither, who is double board-certified in OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine, has encountered multiple cases of ectopic pregnancy in her career. In our email exchange, she noted that the most common symptoms include “pain and [vaginal] bleeding.” In later stages, if rupture occurs, a woman can experience more severe [...]
By Korin Miller, Marissa Gainsburg, Emily Shiffer and Jasmine Gomez, Oct 19, 2020 Evening primrose is often used as a moisturizer for people with inflammatory conditions like eczema and psoriasis, but it can also be used as a natural lubricant says Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn and director of perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. "Oil of evening primrose can [...]
Jessica Migala, Oct. 15, 2020 Your vagina tries to tell you a lot of things. And types of vaginal discharge naturally change throughout your cycle. It can be sticky, watery, or not really there. That fluctuation during the month is completely normal and dependent on your hormones at the time. “The vagina naturally cleans itself. Discharge is basically [...]
