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...
Pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking time in any woman’s life. Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding a new sibling to the mix, each pregnancy is unique, coming with its own set of challenges and rewards. To make sure that this time is as...
Creating a life is an exciting time—and one where time takes on a whole new meaning. Some days, you’re amazed at how quickly things are moving along. On others, 9 months seems like it’ll never pass, especially when you’re anxiously waiting to find out whether...
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...
Last month, we talked about a revolutionary treatment for endometriosis: pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). Unsurprisingly, the pelvic floor muscles also play a very important role when it comes to another, much more common experience for women: pregnancy. Your pelvic floor handles a lot of...
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...
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time in a woman’s life, but as we all know, it’s certainly not a walk in the park. There’s all the discomforts you know to expect: morning sickness, back pain, swollen feet. But what if you experience a pregnancy pain...
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...