By Nafeesah Allen, PhD, Jan 03, 2023 Kecia Gaither, MD, who is double board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, says that “Black women can have a high incidence of uterine myomas, may delay being evaluated for infertility, and may have underlying comorbidities like diabetes, obesity, menstrual irregularities, or tubal factors accounting for the high incidence [...]
By Heather Lightner, Dec 30 2022 Kecia Gaither is double board-certified in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine, as well as the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. She explained that access to a non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes and night sweats could be a boon to women navigating [...]
By María Cristina Lalonde, Dec 28,2022 Other common causes of miscarriages include certain health conditions, including uterine and cervical anomalies, myomas, uncontrolled diabetes, infections, thyroid disease and extremes of weight, according to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double-board-certified OB-GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Drug and alcohol [...]
By Tessa Flores, Dec 27, 2022 In addition to massage and regular exercise, Gaither said that implementing aromatherapy may help. Although there is little clinical evidence to support aromatherapy as any type of treatment, many people do turn to it as a way to relieve stress or improve their mood. According to reviewers, this highly rated essential oil kit creates a [...]
By Mary Elizabeth Williams, Dec 26, 2022 As access becomes more restricted and fragmented, states with stronger abotion protections face their own challenges. Dr. Kecia Gaither, a board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine in New York, tells Salon, "I've seen personally, there has been an influx of people coming to New York for reproductive services. That's [...]
By Leah Emily Minoza, Dec 22, 2022 In general, spotting refers to any light vaginal bleeding outside of a woman's expected menstrual period. Note the term "light"; gynecologists consider a bleeding incident spotting if it's too light to require a regular sanitary pad or tampon. According to New York-based OB-GYN Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., the amount of blood you [...]
By Olivia Youngs, Dec 19, 2022 Change your position frequently If taking a full-on walk seems like too great a feat to master, even something as simple as moving your legs around or changing your positions can lessen your gas pain. “Get that gas moving and out,” says Gaither. Click HERE for the full article.
By Izzie Price, Dec 15, 2022 "Each woman is different, as such, perimenopause will occur at different ages," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. "However, in general, perimenopause typically begins for a woman in her 40s. This transition period again varies from woman to [...]
By María Cristina Lalonde, Dec 14, 2022 According to Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified in OB-GYN and director of perinatal services and maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, endometriosis is often diagnosed late due to lack of detection. Sometimes, "the abdominal-pelvic pain is mistaken for bad menstrual cramps," Gaither said. Click HERE for the full [...]
By Edgary Rodríguez R., Dec 14, 2022 In addition to the pressure in the venous system, the causes are related to hormonal changes. Specifically, progesterone relaxes the vascular walls and decreases the functionality of the valves, said Kecia Gaither, M.D., board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal services/maternal-fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in [...]
