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OBGYN Updates for Clinicians - February 2026
We celebrate 28 years at Swor Women’s Care with our offices currently at 1900 South Tuttle Avenue…the staff and providers thank all of our loyal referring physicians, our wonderful patients, and the other dedicated healthcare professionals in the Sarasota
Feb 6th, 2026

Need to know: Prenatal Vitamins
Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamin for a Healthy Pregnancy Embarking on the journey to motherhood involves making thoughtful choices, and one of the most impactful decisions is selecting the right prenatal vitamin
Apr 2nd, 2025

Should I be using Organic Tampons?
Making Informed Choices: Navigating the World of Tampons for a Healthier Period Hey there, Today I am here to spill the tea on something we all know but might not chat about enough: tampons.
Mar 4th, 2025

Vaginal Contraception Ring
As an OBGYN, I am excited to share insights into this discreet and effective birth control method. Explore further to enhance your understanding! In the United States, two prominent brands of vaginal contraception rings exist, along with a generic version.
Jan 29th, 2025

Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery
Discover the transformative benefits of laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, a minimally invasive approach offering faster recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring. Dive into its applications, advantages, and what to expect.
Nov 10th, 2024

Uterine Ablation
In-office hysteroscopy, D&C, and uterine ablation offer relief for heavy bleeding. Comfort-focused, with swift recovery. Reliable contraception and follow-up care are essential post-procedure.
Nov 8th, 2024

Understanding Endometriosis
As a board-certified OBGYN, my mission is to provide you with the most reliable and up-to-date medical information. Today, we delve into the intricate world of endometriosis, an often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition that affects millions of wome
Aug 5th, 2024

Understanding Colposcopy: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Cervical cancer is a significant health concern, and regular screenings are crucial for early detection and prevention. If your cervical screening results come back abnormal, I, as your healthcare provider, may recommend a colposcopy.
Jul 3rd, 2024

Navigating the First Trimester: Your Journey into Pregnancy
Congratulations on embarking on this remarkable journey of motherhood! The first trimester of pregnancy is a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and a host of changes in your body. It's also a period where you'll want to take good care of yourself a
May 15th, 2024

Advanced Gyn Laparoscopy for Endometriosis
One of our primary specialties is Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for endometriosis. We have treated over 5000 women with pelvic pain, painful periods, infertility or other issues related to endometriosis using the most advanced techniques.
Aug 18th, 2015

Decoding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a prevalent but often misunderstood condition that impacts approximately 5 to 10 percent of females. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuances of PCOS, from its underlying causes to practical strategies for effective symptom management
Feb 14th, 2025

Scheduled Cesarean Section
A Comprehensive Guide to Scheduled C-Sections: What to Expect and How to Prepare. Are you scheduled for a C-section in the coming weeks?
May 30th, 2024

Uterine Fibroids
Are you curious about fibroids and what they mean for your health? Don't worry; you're not alone!
Apr 2nd, 2024

Gyn Surgery Experts
Swor Women’s Care is the region’s most experienced advanced gynecology surgery practice. Since 1985, we have successfully completed more than 10,000 advanced gynecologic surgery procedures.
Jun 23rd, 2022

Get smart about dense breast tissue
Dense breast tissue on mammogram is a normal finding but is linked to increased risk for cancer detection problems and possibly developing breast cancer.
Oct 25th, 2017

Dr Swor and Dr KASH certified in vaginal laser rejuvenation
FemiLift™ and FemTouch™ lasers, use CO2 fractionated laser energy to generate rejuvenating tissue effects that can tighten, strengthen and improve the health of vaginal and bladder tissues for improved urinary and sexual function.
Nov 11th, 2016

Femlift office laser therapy
With direction from colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic and with training and support from Alma Laser specialists, we provide the latest technology in treating a number of vaginal and bladder issues with fractionated CO2 vaginal laser therapy.
Sep 25th, 2016

Exercise in Pregnancy- new guidelines from ACOG
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advised pregnant women to exercise more often because nearly half of US women gain too much weight while they’re pregnant.
Nov 24th, 2015

Yeast and Vulvodynia
As we have suspected for years, research now suggests that some women develop an allergic type reaction to even small levels of Candida or other yeast organisms present in the genital area.
Aug 18th, 2015

Think Healthy- avoiding germs!
The holiday season brings family get-togethers, lots of food and, unfortunately, germs. But there are things you can do to help protect your health during the holidays.
Feb 15th, 2015

Lifestyle Risks and Breast Cancer
According to the American Cancer Association, an estimated 216,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2004.
Feb 15th, 2015

Yo-yo Dieting Can Hurt The Heart
Older women who lose weight and gain it back again may be increasing their risk for heart disease, Wake Forest University researchers report.
Feb 15th, 2015

Hysterectomy & Alternatives
Every year, over 400,000 American women have surgery to remove part or all of the uterus. We say that these are hysterectomy-related surgeries. Sometimes, a related procedure will be done at the same time, such as removing one or both ovaries, or some...
Feb 13th, 2015

HPV Prevention
Research around Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a now well-established cause of cervical cancer, is potentially at a turning point, which could lead to groundbreaking preventative possibilities, cutting down the rate of transmission.
Feb 13th, 2015

Move It & Lose It
Trying to control your weight? Exercising in short spurts may prevent the scale from moving in the wrong direction.
Feb 13th, 2015

Tylenol to Come With New Warning
Caps on bottles of the popular pain reliever Tylenol that are sold in the United States will soon come with warnings alerting consumers to the potential for liver failure and even death, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
Feb 13th, 2015

Nearly 60% of Uterine Cancer Cases Preventable
Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight can prevent three of every five new cases of endometrial cancer in the United States, according to a new review of scientific evidence.
Feb 13th, 2015

Health Reform
Beginning Oct. 1, consumers can use a new health insurance exchange in their state to apply for health coverage. Depending on when you enroll, that coverage could kick in as early as Jan. 1, 2014.
Feb 13th, 2015

Mammography Updates
Back in 2009, new guidelines were released about the timing of screening mammograms for breast cancer.
Feb 13th, 2015

Colposcopy Q&A
This is a special type of diagnostic examination used for women, and less frequently for men.
Feb 8th, 2015

Cryotherapy Q&A
Cervical cryotherapy is a gynecological treatment that freezes a section of the cervix.
Feb 8th, 2015

Vaginal Infection Fact Sheet
Most women have had a vaginal infection. Typically, the infection itself was not serious, but was such an irritation that it required treatment.
Feb 8th, 2015

Deciding on Gyn Surgery
Millions of American women suffer needlessly from pelvic pain, bleeding problems and other gynecologic problems.
Feb 8th, 2015

Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a common gyn disorder related to endometriosis.
Feb 8th, 2015

LASH Handout
Lash is a specialized advanced Gyn surgery procedure.
Feb 8th, 2015

Endometriosis Surgery
Endometriosis (“endo” for short) is a common cause of pelvic pain, affecting millions of American women.
Feb 8th, 2015

Getting the Best Calcium
Strong healthy bones are important to an active healthy life. Everyone needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones.
Feb 8th, 2015

DIM & Cancer
It’s a well-known fact that a healthy diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables. However, most Americans do not consume the recommended amounts of these foods.
Feb 8th, 2015

Nutritional Supplements
Nutritional supplements – Most active adults with typical day to day stress, occasional missed meals, etc., can benefit from nutritional supplements.
Feb 8th, 2015

Painful Intercourse
Many women have had the experience of discomfort or pain with sexual intercourse. This can be felt as external or deep or both. The causes and solutions depend on the exact details.
Feb 8th, 2015

Impotence
Impotence is the lack of an erection when one is desired. It can be relative (sometimes a problem) or absolute (never).
Feb 8th, 2015

Orgasmic Dysfunction
Usually this problem requires consultation with a gynecologist. There are, however, some suggestions that are generally helpful.
Feb 8th, 2015

Dry Vulva Regimen
The following are suggestions that may women have found helpful in preventing vulvar irritation.
Feb 7th, 2015

Reverse Puberty
The Perimenopause is that transitional time that can began as early as 10-15 years before actual menopause and continues until after the menopause is well established.
Feb 7th, 2015

Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome can be defined as the cyclic physical, behavioral, and emotional changes that typically begin the two weeks before you menstrual period and end dramatically within two days after your period begins.
Feb 7th, 2015

General Fertility Improvements
The average time to achieve pregnancy is 3 months for a couple with a child and 5 months for a couple without a child.
Feb 7th, 2015

Is your problem endometriosis?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, You have a significant chance of having a progressive condition called endometriosis.
Feb 7th, 2015

Fibroids in the Uterus
Smooth muscle tumors occur in 30% of women by the age of 30. By pelvic exam, they are detected as an enlarged or irregular uterus.
Feb 7th, 2015

Fibroid Tumors
Benign tumors, called fibromyomas, myomas, or more commonly, “fibroids,” are extremely common and may be found in one fifth of women over 30 years of age.
Feb 7th, 2015

Pelvic Support Problems
Pelvic prolapse is the loss of support to the pelvic organs that surround the vagina and results in the excessive bulging (or dropping) of the bladder, urethra, rectum, vaginal walls or uterus into the vagina.
Feb 7th, 2015

Kegel Exercise
Since the purpose of the exercise is to counteract any muscle weakness noted, the exercises consists of contracting the muscles of the vagina.
Feb 7th, 2015

E-Stim Handout
You have been referred for electronic pelvic floor therapy at Swor Women’s Care. This new treatment program was modeled after urogynecology protocols at the Mayo Clinic.
Feb 7th, 2015

Weight Management
The basics of a successful weight reduction and management program are that you either use or wear what you eat.
Feb 7th, 2015

More Ideas for Better Health
Below, we’ve enumerated some of the most common fitness myths — and set the record straight — so you won’t fall prey to these common fitness fallacies.
Feb 7th, 2015

Hormone Facts
Fact: As women and men age, shifts in hormonal balance is inevitable. Hormonal imbalances can foster many unpleasant – and sometimes dangerous- side effects.
Feb 7th, 2015

Natural Progesterone FAQ
Natural progesterone cream can be applied to the face, hands, chest, breasts, abdomen, inner arms, and inner thighs. The progesterone in the cream absorbs quickly and leaves no residue.
Feb 7th, 2015

Who should have a mammogram?
A mammogram is a simple, safe low-dose radiation x-ray of the breast which is very helpful in early detection of breast tumors.
Feb 7th, 2015

Natural Progesterone Therapy
Symptoms of hormone imbalance are most often associated with menopause but the medical reality is that they can occur – for both men and women – at any age.
Jan 30th, 2015

Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine to the degree that it causes a problem.
Jan 10th, 2015