Do I need to get a mammogram every year?
Mammograms are performed as a screening test to detect breast cancer. Screening tests are performed because the test can detect a disease...
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Ask The Doctors!
We hope that this monthly blog is a helpful resource that answers questions you've always wanted the answers to! If you would like to suggest a question for our doctors, feel free to email customerservice@nashobgyn.com
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
Sep 24, 2018
I’m scheduled for an ultrasound because I’m having some pain. What kind of ultrasound will this be?
Most gynecologic ultrasounds are pelvic ultrasounds. The pelvic ultrasound allows visualization of the female pelvic organs including the...
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
Aug 17, 2018
I’m 65 and haven’t had a period in years but now I’m bleeding. Should I be concerned?
Vaginal bleeding after menopause isn't normal and should be evaluated. The least likely but most concerning reason for bleeding after...
Kerry C. Bullerdick, M.D.
Jul 20, 2018
I think I have a UTI. Can the doctor call in some medicine for me?
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are the most common bacterial infections in women. Approximately 50% of women will experience at least...
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
Jul 24, 2017
At what age does one stop having yearly pap smears? After that age is reached, other than breast exa
The pap smear is a screening test for cancer of the cervix. The age to stop screening depends on how frequently you have been screened in...
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
May 15, 2017
I haven’t had a period in several months and my pregnancy test is negative. What does that mean? Sho
Missing your period can be due to pregnancy, but there are other reasons why you might miss your cycle. In some cases, you skip cycles...
Kerry C. Bullerdick, M.D.
Apr 18, 2017
How do you determine my baby's due date?
A common question many women have in pregnancy is, “When is my baby due?” Knowing your baby’s due date is very important to know how far...
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
Mar 9, 2017
I’ve been bleeding ever since I got my IUD. Is that normal? How long will it last?
Congratulations! You have one of the most effective methods of birth control available. However, different IUDs can cause different...
Dennis J. Van Zant, MD
Jan 16, 2017
I’m pregnant and already have to use the bathroom a lot. Why does everyone keep telling me to drink
Water is an important nutritional need in pregnancy. Water helps maintain your normal bodily functions and helps eliminate waste...
Matthew T. Collins, MD
Dec 15, 2016
How many ultrasounds will I have to see my baby? My friend said she had an ultrasound every 2 weeks.
All pregnant patients will have an “anatomy” ultrasound performed between 18-20 weeks of their pregnancy. This is a detailed ultrasound...
Nancy Hancock, MD
Dec 5, 2016
Is my cold sore an STD? Someone told me it was caused by Herpes.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a virus that causes both oral and genital herpes. Oral herpes, such as cold sores or fever blisters on or...
Kerry C. Bullerdick, MD
Nov 17, 2016
When should I stop working during my pregnancy?
This is a common question in pregnancy. However, it is one without an easy answer, as it will vary from person to person. Some women work...
Christina R. Peyton, MD
Nov 3, 2016
Why do I have to meet all the doctors during my pregnancy? Why can’t I just see MY doctor?
It’s really more for you, the patient, than it is for us. We want you to feel comfortable with all the physicians in our practice so...
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