Blog - OB-GYN In Bloomington, IL | Advanced Women's Healthcare

posted: Jan. 20, 2022.

If you’re looking for a skilled and caring OB-GYN in Bloomington, IL, team up with Dr. Dele Ogunleye, Dr. Lisa Emm, and Dr. Angela Baja at Advanced Women’s Healthcare. When to Read more

When Should I Talk To My Doctor About Menopause?

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Menopause is a completely natural process in which a female’s reproductive capabilities come to an end as the body produces less estrogen and progesterone. The average age at which menopause Read more

What Are The Benefits Of VBAC?

posted: Jan. 13, 2022.

It used to be the standard opinion that if you gave birth via Cesarean section, or C-section, in the past that any future births would need to be through C-section Read more

What Is an Abnormal Pap Smear?

posted: Jul. 23, 2021.

Find out what an abnormal pap smear actually means. So, you’ve been told that you have an abnormal pap smear. Now what? A Pap smear is a test that our Bloomington, Read more

5 Signs of Pelvic Prolapse

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

The organs of your pelvis are held in place by a group of muscles that are shaped a bit like a hammock. Those are your pelvic floor muscles. When they Read more

How to Talk to Your Teen About Birth Control

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Did your parents talk to you about birth control? No matter your values and goals, you may feel uncomfortable with the idea of talking to your teen about sex and Read more

How Does HIV/AIDS Impact Pregnancy?

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

In the United States, about 15,000 children have been infected with HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic. Around 3,000 of them died of the disease, and 90% of them Read more

When to See a Doctor About Abnormal Bleeding

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Regardless of the topic, defining normal can be nearly impossible, and so it is with vaginal bleeding as well. You may wonder if your experience merits an appointment with one of Read more

What Happens at an Infertility Evaluation?

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

The medical definition of infertility is being unable to become pregnant after a year of having unprotected sex. Infertility can be caused by problems with either partner. At Advanced Women’s Read more

5 Signs of PCOS

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, usually abbreviated PCOS, affects around 5 million women in the United States and is a common cause of infertility. PCOS is a complex condition that raises your Read more

Is Leaking Urine Normal?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Bladder leakage, or urinary incontinence, is incredibly common, especially among older women. In fact, women are more than twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence, and roughly 40% Read more

Pelvic Floor Therapy for Prolapse

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Your pelvic floor muscles are not visible, and you may not even be aware of their existence, but they serve a very important purpose — they hold your bladder, uterus, Read more

Common Causes of Infertility

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

If you’ve been unable to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex, you may be diagnosed with infertility. If you’re a woman over 35, you may be diagnosed after Read more

Does an Abnormal Pap Smear Mean Cancer?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

No one looks forward to a pelvic exam or a Pap test. However, screenings can save your life. It’s important to understand why you should have regular Pap tests, as Read more

Urinary Incontinence Is More Common Than You Think

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Experts estimate that about half of all adult women experience urinary incontinence. However, many of them never seek treatment because they fear stigma and may be uncomfortable in broaching the Read more

Choosing the Right Birth Control for You

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Whether you call it birth control or contraception, preventing pregnancy before you’re ready to be a parent is important. At Advanced Women’s Healthcare, our experts can discuss all of the Read more