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7 Pregnancy Myths, Debunked

There have always been old wives tales about pregnancy and most likely you have heard a few.
Carrying your baby high means you’re having a girl. Carrying low, obviously it must be a boy. Let’s not forget having heartburn, which means your baby will have lots of hair.
These silly predictions are all in good fun, but there are some more serious pregnancy myths. Let’s talk about 7 pregnancy myths, debunked.  » Read more about: 7 Pregnancy Myths, Debunked  »

Help Keep Our Pregnant And At-Risk Patients Safe (COVID-19 Policies)

To our patients and their families
Your health is of utmost importance to us; we are open and keeping all current appointments.  Much is not known on the risks to pregnant patients, and for that reason we are treating those that are pregnant with caution. Appropriate precautions to sanitize our office are always part of our daily procedures. Here is how you can help us keep this population and other at-risk patients safe.

Stay home, if you have any symptoms of fever,  » Read more about: Help Keep Our Pregnant And At-Risk Patients Safe (COVID-19 Policies)  »

8 Sneaky Signs of Fibroids That You Should Know

The signs of fibroids can be so sneaky that many women have no idea they are there. In fact, according to the NIH or National Institutes of Health, up to 80% of women have fibroids by age 50 and many don’t realize it.  » Read more about: 8 Sneaky Signs of Fibroids That You Should Know  »

How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility

Those non-cancerous tumors made up of cells and muscle known as fibroids can be a quirky lot. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms whatsoever, and some never even know they have them. Others have painful and heavy periods and struggle with discomfort. With all these disparate situations you may be wondering if and how fibroids can affect your fertility.  » Read more about: How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility  »

Take a Peak At Our New Cuyahoga Falls Office!

OBGYN Associates of Akron are excited to announce the opening of our newest office location! Find photos and address information below:  » Read more about: Take a Peak At Our New Cuyahoga Falls Office!  »

Could My Infertility be Caused by Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States.
Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue begins to grow outside of the uterus. Because this tissue responds to a woman’s menstrual cycle, symptoms can be confused with period pain. Since the tissue has no way of leaving the body, lesions,  » Read more about: Could My Infertility be Caused by Endometriosis?  »

Bladder Health Month

As recognized by the Urology Care Foundation, November is Bladder Health Month. During this time, it’s important to recognize all bladder conditions from cancer to UTIs.  » Read more about: Bladder Health Month  »

ABC News Profile on da Vinci® Surgery.

New research suggest doctors will perform better with robotic assistance. Click here for video.  » Read more about: ABC News Profile on da Vinci® Surgery.  »

Data shows clinical advantages to robotic surgery

With a 3-D view and greater dexterity, the da Vinci® surgical robot offers many advantages.  » Read more about: Data shows clinical advantages to robotic surgery  »