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When To Talk To Your OBGYN About Irregular Bleeding

posted: Feb. 09, 2022.

If you’re experiencing abnormal periods, Dr. Dele Ogunleye, Dr. Lisa Emm, and Dr. Angela Baja of Advanced Women’s Healthcare, your OB-GYN in Bloomington, IL, can help diagnose your condition and Read more

Managing Your Menopause Symptoms

posted: Feb. 07, 2022.

Are the signs of menopause starting to complicate your daily life? Maybe your moods are shifting, leaving you irritated with those you love far too often. Maybe the hot flashes Read more

You Should Consider Preconception Counseling

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

How much thought have you given to family planning? When you work with your Bloomington, IL, OB/GYN at Advanced Women's Healthcare, you improve your chance of creating a family that Read more

Contraception Methods & Options

posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

At Advanced Women's Healthcare, serving Bloomington, IL, we recognize the importance of birth control and understand that it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. We realize that some women want to prevent Read more

How Frequently Should I See An OBGYN?

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