We’ve all been there before: you scheduled your annual gynecological exam last year for the same time as always. But that was before your kid joined summer extracurriculars, or you came down with the flu, or you got assigned to that particular shift at work....
As most women are all too keenly aware, periods don’t last forever. But unfortunately, we don’t usually associate the end of menstruation with celebration. Instead, despite the fact that some 6 million American women reach menopause every day, misconceptions about what menopause really is lead...
The decision to start a family is enormously exciting. And for many couples, getting pregnant happens rather quickly after that decision is made. About 85% of American couples get pregnant within the first year of trying. But for the remaining 15%—which translates to millions of...
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological issues, affecting up to 10% of women in their childbearing years. Yet, despite its prevalence, we still don’t have a cure for endometriosis, and many women go undiagnosed for years. Endometriosis is a leading cause of chronic...
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...
Endometriosis can be a major disruption to your life. Research has found that about 11% of women are affected by this chronic condition, though those numbers may be much higher. For many, simply receiving an endometriosis diagnosis can be a validating experience—it can be powerful...
From the moment we opened our doors here at Sylacauga OB-GYN, our mission has been to provide superior care to the women of the Coosa Valley in their own backyard. Now, we’re growing again to meet the needs of our community and bring another small...
Birmingham is a great city, but when you live in Sylacauga or the surrounding Coosa Valley area, it’s quite a drive to get there. Not only that, when you do finally arrive, you will likely have to drive in heavy traffic, navigate roads you aren’t...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O.Hysterectomies are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S., but we have found that many of our patients at Sylacauga OB-GYN have questions about this surgery that could be performed at various stages in a woman’s life. We...