Going through menopause is a huge transition that impacts every aspect of a woman’s life, even your bones! Your bones are your foundation, keeping your body strong and limber, so keeping them in good shape is crucial to overall well-being. Understanding how this transition affects your...
Menopause is a natural part of life that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, this transition brings about significant changes in your body, especially in the hormonal landscape with hormones like estrogen and progesterone. While...
Bone health is an important part of every woman’s well-being at every stage of life. Strong bones support your body, protect your organs, and even help produce blood cells. But to keep your bones in top shape, you need the proper nutrients. Today, Sylacauga OB-GYN...
The thought of breast cancer evokes a mix of emotions, like concern, confusion, and even fear. However, prevention is the most effective treatment option, starting with understanding your risks. This includes the sneaky ones that come from your genetics.The BRCA genes have become a topic...
Understanding the intricate dance of hormones within a woman’s body is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Women experience many hormonal shifts throughout their lives, from adolescence to menopause. However, menopause and its symptoms are often considered a mystery to many women who believe...
As of early 2024, Alabama ranks #7 out of the 10 states with the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). In fact, the total STD rate in Alabama is 934.7 per 100,000. Because our state ranks so highly when it comes to the rate...
Sometimes, the old sayings really are the best: we’re entering the most wonderful time of the year here in Alabama. It’s a time when we gather our families, friends, and loved ones of all stripes, feed each other well, and focus on the things that...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we’re always on the lookout for ways to improve women’s health in the Coosa Valley Area. In our pursuit for greatness, we were fortunate enough this year to welcome a new OB-GYN into our practice: Dr. Ashley Surles. Since her arrival in...
This month, we’re demystifying the cervix and deep-diving into what you should know if you have one. If you didn’t know, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. And while many women only think of this area when their routine pap smear rolls around, the cervix...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”--Benjamin FranklinBy Kyndra Wright, Nurse Practitioner The HPV vaccination literally saves lives. Most people don’t realize that they’ve been exposed to this virus because most HPV types don’t have symptoms. However, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can result in...