As a woman’s health advocate and expert, Dr. Gaither has appeared in national consumer health and lifestyle outlets discussing topics ranging from conception to prenatal diagnosis.
Taking Ozempic? Surprising Ways It Can Affect Your Vaginal Health
By Gabrielle Kassel, Nov 18, 2024 Taking semaglutide can lead to an imbalance in the vagina between the beneficial (or “good”) bacteria and the “bad” bacteria, which increases risk of [...]
Breast Cancer and Anemia: What’s the Connection?
By Elizabeth Millard, Nov 14, 2024 What Causes Anemia in People With Breast Cancer? Many types of cancer, including breast cancer, can lead to anemia, says Kecia Gaither, M.D., an [...]
Can you take Synthroid during pregnancy?
By Valerie Williams, Sep 26, 2024 While side effects of levothyroxine are rare, overuse of the medication “can lead to negative impacts on the body’s homeostasis,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, a [...]
Can you take Rinvoq while pregnant?
By Wendy Wisner, Sep 24, 2024 Can you take Rinvoq while pregnant? You should not take Rinvoq while pregnant. “Rinvoq is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, [...]
Does Wegovy affect your menstrual cycle?
By Sarah Bradley, Sep 24, 2024 “Wegovy can potentially impact the menstrual cycle by causing rapid weight loss,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist and director of [...]
Tubular Breasts With PCOS: Causes and Solutions
By Sarene Leeds, Sep 19, 2024 Tubular breasts occur when breast tissue doesn’t grow as it should during puberty, resulting in breasts that don’t have a round, full shape. Tubular breasts [...]
Stop Menopause Itching In Its Tracks
By Gabrielle Kassel, Sep 18, 2024 Regulating your monthly bleed isn’t estrogen’s only job. The hormone also supports your heart, brain, and skin during all stages of your life. When [...]
Can stress cause UTI?
By Heidi Borst, Sep 17, 2024 Can stress cause a UTI? Stress doesn’t directly cause UTIs, says Kecia Gaither, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN maternal-medicine physician and Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal-Fetal Medicine at NYC [...]
11 Comfy, Supportive Bralettes You’ll Want to Wear Every Single Day
By Jessica Kasparian, Sep 17, 2024 For intense exercise, switch to a more supportive sports bra to avoid injuries. “Without adequate and proper support, the ligaments tissue in the breasts can stretch and become [...]
Can you take Dupixent while pregnant?
By Leandra Beabout, Sep 15, 2024 Can you take Dupixent while pregnant? The short answer is: Maybe. Some healthcare providers prescribe Dupixent to pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. [...]
Black Women Are 25% More Likely to Have a C-Section Than White Women
By Andrea Rice, Sep 13, 2024 Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board certified OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + [...]
Can a Fertility Massage Actually Help You Get Pregnant, or Is It All Hype? Here’s What the Experts Say
By Mary Sauer, Sep 11, 2024 Both men and women are impacted by infertility, and there are a wide variety of causes behind this condition, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, [...]
Women Will Be Notified Of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
By Andrea Rice, Sep 10, 2024 “The levels of density are characterized based on the composition of fat and dense breast tissue, Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board certified OB/GYN and [...]
Can You Get A Piercing While Pregnant?
Sep 9, 2024 “There are caveats and precautions to every invasive modality typically done for beauty/bodily enhancements,” says Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, [...]
Is famotidine safe during pregnancy?
By Valerie Williams, Aug 29, 2024 Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers for short). “Famotidine is a medication used to treat heartburn (acid reflux),” says Kecia Gaither, [...]
Pseudocyesis: What Is a False or Phantom Pregnancy?
By Dina Cheney, Aug 27, 2024 What Causes Phantom Pregnancy? Psychological factors tend to be the main cause, with hormonal issues sometimes playing a role, notes Kecia Gaither, MD, director [...]
What Is Vaginal Dilator Therapy? Uses, Side Effects, and More
By Lisa Rapaport, Aug 27, 2024 “Basically, they are tube-like devices kind of shaped like a phallus [that are] made of plastic or some type of silicone to put in your [...]
What’s Causing Menopause Belly—And How Do I Get Rid of It?
By Gabrielle Kassel, Aug 20, 2024 Estrogen is also thought to play a role in supporting the integrity of the stomach lining, according to OBGYN and menopause specialist Kecia Gaither, [...]
Colostrum Supplements Are the Latest Health Trend. We Talked to an Expert to See What They Think
By Sean Jackson, Aug 15, 2024 "Colostrum is the first milk produced by many mammals right after birth," Dr. Kecia Gaither says. "The newest supercool fad is ingesting cow colostrum. This supplement [...]
Can you take gabapentin during pregnancy?
By Joy Emeh, Aug. 15, 2024 Pregnant women are sometimes prescribed gabapentin. However, “as in all cases where a woman has a seizure disorder and requires anti-epileptic therapy, the benefits should [...]
