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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By Brittany Anas, 12/5/19 As for the procedure’s efficacy, it can reduce heavy bleeding or stop it altogether, 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. Those interested in the procedure, however, should note that it may take weeks or months to experience the [...]
By Kells McPhillips, December 5, 2019 “With a progestin-only pill, timing is important to maintain a steady-state of the hormonal concentration in the body, thus preventing pregnancy,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a double board-certified OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine doctor. The monthly pill would ensure that steady-state happened throughout the month—without having to make it a daily [...]
Kelly Bryant, Updated: Nov. 26, 2019 According to Kecia Gaither, MD, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, often miscarriages occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant. “The majority of miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy,” she says. Click HERE for the full article.
November 25, 2019 by Kacie Main "IUDs and menstrual cups can be used concurrently," Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, an ob-gyn and the director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told POPSUGAR. In fact, a 2012 study found no evidence that an IUD was more likely to be expelled when using a menstrual cup. Click HERE for the full article.
By Bonnie Azoulay, November 22, 2019 I, like many others, still check on my ovaries even if I don’t plan on having a baby or sexual partner any time soon. “It’s easy to forget that an OB/GYN is a primary care specialty,” explains Dr. Kecia Gaither, OB/GYN. “As such, it’s recommended that women have annual exams for [...]
November 21, 2019, by Caitlin Flynn While accidents happen, there are things you can do to make them less likely. Make sure the condoms you have aren't expired, and if you were using lubricant, check the ingredients list. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly or massage oil, can weaken the material of the condom, making it more [...]
by George Citroner on November 20, 2019 “[We] assess the cervix, its consistency, dilation, [and] position to determine if a cervical ripening agent is needed to soften and thin out or efface the cervix. There are medications that can be given orally or per vagina to accomplish this,” Dr. Kecia Gaither, MPH, FACOG, director of perinatal services [...]
