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Study reveals how exercise during pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring

Study reveals how exercise during pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. A mechanism has been identified that explains how physical exercise in pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. According to researchers, the key lies with a protein called SOD3, vitamin D and adequate exercise, with the outcomes possibly forming the first steps to…

When Should I Get My Next Pap Smear?

Not too long ago, women used to have a Pap smear every year during their annual gynecological exam. The test was performed to screen for cervical cancer. Though you still need an annual gynecological exam to assess health and undergo other preventive screenings, you no longer need a Pap test at every yearly visit. When you should get…

Is Spotting From Birth Control Normal?

More than 72 million women of childbearing age in the United States use some form of birth control every year. When it comes to selecting a form of birth control, women have many options, including tubal ligation, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). The primary goal of most forms of contraception is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. But many…

Signs of an Ectopic Pregnancy

With an ectopic pregnancy, you may have all the usual signs and symptoms of a normal pregnancy: fatigue, nausea, and breast tenderness. Unfortunately, an ectopic pregnancy is dangerous to your health, and the fertilized egg won’t survive. Given the complexities surrounding an ectopic pregnancy, our experienced team at Cary OB/GYN wants to share some of the signs and symptoms…