By Emilia Benton, JAN 11, 2021 Now let's get to boric acid (or boriseptic) suppositories. These are often prescribed as an alternative treatment for certain types of vaginal infections that are resistant to standard treatment, says Kecia Gaither, MD, an ob-gyn in New York City, or as a preventative measure. But are they boric acid suppositories legit [...]
By Marta Manning, January 2021 “It’s best to plug into care early, including the referral to nutritionists, mental health providers, social workers, in addition to physicians and addiction specialists,” NYC Health OB/GYN and director of perinatal services, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, tells WebMD Connect to Care. “There is no specific medication-assisted treatment. Cocaine treatment consists [...]
By K.M. Langevin, Dec. 30, 2020 "A group of people all focused on the same goal, with the same state of mind, serves as a psychological boost," Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told Health Digest. Click HERE for the full article.
By K.M. Langevin/DEC. 22, 2020 As it turns out, marriage can help with all of those things. "Mental health is better when you're happily engaged with your significant other — with less incidence of social isolation, depression, loneliness," Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told Health Digest. And although a [...]
By Sara Lindberg, Dec., 21, 2020 Kecia Gaither, MD, double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, outlines the most notable benefits for pregnancy. Click HERE for the full article.
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Dec. 17, 2020 Choosing between tampons and pads comes down to what your preferences are. "Differentiation between menstrual products is a personal choice as long as they are used as directed, either are efficacious," says Gaither. They each have pros and cons that could make them a great option for certain lifestyles and an [...]
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Dec. 17, 2020 "Most women have an increase in vaginal discharge a few days prior to their period," says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified OB/GYN and director of perinatal services at NYC Health. "This is due to hormonal effects which cause an increase in mucus production in the vagina." White discharge usually occurs at the beginning [...]
By Gabrielle Kassel, Dec. 16, 2020 When your provider first inserted the IUD, they likely left 1 to 2 inches of string hanging for the purposes of removal, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, who’s double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. You’re going to pull this [...]
By Gabrielle Kassel, Dec. 16, 2020 The copper IUD is a long lasting, nonhormonal birth control that gets placed into the uterus by a doctor, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Known by the name of the only [...]
Jessica Migala Dec. 15, 2020 For recurrent yeast infections that cause vaginal soreness throughout the year, Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified in ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, recommends seeing your doctor—even if you assume you know how to treat them properly. “It’s best to determine if there’s [...]
