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.
What Exactly Is Estrogen Dominance—and Is It Even Real?
By Helen Massy, Apr 5, 2022 Estrogen and progesterone exist in a balance, explained Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New [...]
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women — here’s what you need to know
By Taayoo Murray, Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx points out to Yahoo Life that some people think bacterial vaginosis [...]
What to Expect from Anal STI Testing — and Why It’s a Must
By Gabrielle Kassel, Apr 4, 2022 Most anal STIs can be tested for by culturing anal swabs, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, who is double board certified in obstetrics and [...]
What Is Cytomegalovirus? And How Does It Affect Pregnancy?
By Wendy Wisner, Mar 31, 2022 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that most of us get in our lifetimes, sometimes without even knowing it, says Kecia Gaither, MD, a physician who is [...]
6 reasons why you keep getting yeast infections, from antibiotic use to hygiene
By Erin Heger, Mar 28, 2022 How to treat it: Consuming probiotics while you are taking an antibiotic or after finishing antibiotics can help restore the beneficial bacteria that help keep yeast infections [...]
See the Breathtaking Moment Twins Make Their Debut in Rare ‘Mermaid’ Birth
By Kaitlin Stanford, Mar 28, 2022 “An en caul birth is an incredibly rare event where the baby is born encased in their amniotic sac,” Dr. Kecia Gaither recently told Care.com. (And she [...]
When Should You Be Concerned About Ovulation Bleeding?
By Helen Massy, Mar 25, 2022 Before the onset of ovulation, estrogen levels increase, then decline post-ovulation, and progesterone levels increase rapidly, added Kecia Gaither, M.D., M.P.H., director of perinatal services [...]
The Limitations of Prenatal Genetic Testing
By Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Mar 24, 2022 "Prenatal tests allow parents the opportunity to readily identify issues in a timely manner, such that they can make a determination to maintain [...]
Can I Use a Vibrator While Pregnant?
By Cat Matta, Mar 21, 2022 “First and foremost, you need to have a discussion with your healthcare provider concerning its use and the type of vibrator utilized,” advises Kecia Gaither, [...]
What exactly is perimenopause? Experts explain how to recognize symptoms.
By Taayoo Murray, March 21, 2022 There’s a lot of talk about menopause. But menopause doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a transitional period before the start of menopause that many women don’t [...]
Here’s What Menopause Feels Like, Says OB/GYN
By Emilia Paluszek, Mar 18, 2022 "Menopause is a natural process which occurs in every woman. It is defined by 12 months without menses and reflected by decline in women's reproductive [...]
Getting Your Ovaries Removed May Be Necessary for Cancer Treatment
By Leah Emily Minoza, Mar 17, 2022 For the most part, oophorectomies are done to remove cancer-stricken ovaries to prevent the spread of the disease to other organs. Doctors can prescribe [...]
This Is What Happens If You Take Prenatal Vitamins When You’re Not Pregnant
By Grace Gallagher, Mar 16, 2022 “Prenatal vitamins are specifically formulated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or for women who are trying to conceive,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board-certified in [...]
FDA Approves New One-Dose Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis
By Risa Kerslake, Mar 15, 2022 "BV infection is associated with odor and foul-smelling discharge," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., who is double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine, and director of [...]
What Your Scent Tells Your Baby—and Vice Versa
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, Mar 14, 2022 "There is a common finding that when mother isn't around, and a baby becomes fussy, simply placing an article of mother's clothing next [...]
Is the Birth Control Patch Right for You?
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT, Mar 11, 2022 "The patch contains the same hormones, estrogen and progesterone, as in a combined oral contraceptive pill," confirmed Kecia Gaither, M.D., an OB-GYN at NYC [...]
Bleeding After Menopause Should Never Be Ignored
By Coralle Skye, Mar 10, 2022 Postmenopausal bleeding affects approximately 10 percent of women older than age 55, and it can be a frightening experience when the cause is unknown. The main [...]
Not All Menstrual Cycles Are Created Equal
By Megan Deak, Mar 8, 2022 "The 'average' menstrual cycle for an adult not on birth control is between 24 and 28 days, with five to seven days of bleeding," [...]
Irregular Periods Linked to Liver Disorder: What to Know
By Julia Ries on Mar 8, 2022 “Early implementation of diet and lifestyle changes would be paramount for this subset of women as, to my knowledge, no medication exists to [...]
What Medicines Should Pregnant Women Avoid?
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, Mar 3, 2022 "As a general rule, medications that are contraindicated in pregnancy are: NSAIDs, Isotretinoin, (ACE) inhibitors, ciprofloxacin, Coumadin, methotrexate [and] tetracyclines," said Kecia Gaither, M.D., [...]
