Dr. Kecia Gaither Explains Nutrients Needed For Important Decades of Life
Jan 3, 2020 Click HERE for the video segment.
5 Wellness Trends To Ditch In 2020
Maria Loreto, December 27, 2019 The main reasons why these apps have become a problem is the fact that some people think they don’t have to visit the doctor in person. As New York based OB-GYN Kecia Gaither told HuffPo, “Apps have their place along a health continuum, but cannot replace a health provider seeing you face [...]
Can You Get Pregnant With IBS? It’s A Complicated Question
By Lindsay E. Mack, Dec 27, 2019 "Healthy women with IBS likely do not have issues with fertility," Kecia Gaither, M.D. tells Romper. However, prior surgeries, disease activity, and any medication you might be taking to manage your symptoms must be taken into consideration, so it's important to have a full discussion about your health with a doctor. "That [...]
Does A Vaginal Ultrasound Hurt? This Exam Isn’t Exactly Fun, But You Can Get Through It
By Lindsay E. Mack, Dec 19, 2019 “The probe is covered by a sterile cover resembling a condom, sterile gel is applied to the tip, and the probe is placed into the vagina,” Kecia Gaither, M.D., Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, tells Romper. In most cases, the probe is put into place by the [...]
5 Condom Mistakes That Jeopardize Your Protection
Dec. 17, 2019 You can get STIs from oral sex, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob/gyn and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Dr. Gaither lists herpes, HPV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea of the mouth and throat (which doctors call the oropharynx) as possible STIs [...]
Yes, birth control helps with cramps but some methods are better than others
By Sara Lindberg, 12/13/19 Bottom of FormThat's why Dr. Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln recommends women take combination contraceptive pills that have both estrogen and progestin. Other combination methods that contain both estrogen and progestin are the contraceptive patch and the vaginal ring. Click HERE for the full article.
Your Guide to Dealing with a Positive STI Diagnosis
By Gabrielle Kassel, December 12, 2019 The truth is, anyone you've been sexual with since your last negative STI test could have the same STI. "Once diagnosed, it's best for your partner(s) be notified so that they can be tested and treated if they also test positive," says Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.PH., F.A.C.O.G., ob-gyn, maternal-fetal medicine doctor, and director [...]
6 Cringe-Worthy Sexual Health Myths, According to Ob/Gyns
Dec. 12, 2019 No itching, burning, or pain? You’re not necessarily in the clear. “Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, hepatitis B, and HIV are all sexually transmitted diseases that often have no symptoms as noted,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in ob/gyn and maternal fetal medicine, and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. [...]
Are Your Bath Bombs Vagina Safe?
by Morgan Mandriota, Dec 11, 2019 “While bath bombs are fragrant, pretty, and offer the joy of a luxurious bath experience, they have the potential to affect the delicate skin of the vagina and vulva,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln tells [...]
8 Wellness Trends We’d Like To Leave Behind In 2019
By Julia Ries, 12/10/2019 “Fad dieting with severe calorie cutting in an attempt to lose weight can be damaging to the body. Often the exact opposite to what is expected occurs — metabolism slows,” said Kecia Gaither, a New York-based OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine physician, who added that when your metabolism slows, you store fat and weight accumulates. The [...]
