We are incredibly honored and proud to share that Dr. McMinn has been nominated for Hometown Rankin Magazine’s Best of the Best! She has been selected as one of the “Top 5” for the OB-GYN category. Final voting begins on Monday, November 18th and ends on Friday November 22nd. Check out Hometown Rankin’s Facebook page for more details.

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Welcome our new doctor – Dr. Michelle Taheri

Welcome our new doctor – Dr. Michelle Taheri

We are happy to welcome Dr. Michelle Taheri to the East Lakeland team! Dr. Michelle Taheri will start on June 17th and will be available for appointments. If you want to make an appointment today, visit our page here.

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6 Easy Tips to Make Your Coffee Super Healthy

6 Easy Tips to Make Your Coffee Super Healthy

Many scientists believe that coffee is one of the healthiest beverages in the world. For some people, it’s the single largest source of antioxidants in the diet, outranking both fruits and vegetables combined. Its health benefits, say some researchers, may range from...

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What is PCOS?

What is PCOS?

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition characterized by irregular periods, evidence of excess hormones, and enlargement of the ovaries on ultrasound with multiple small fluid-filled sacs or follicles. PCOS is more...

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Can I do anything about vaginal dryness?

Can I do anything about vaginal dryness?

This is a common question among many age groups of women. The first thing to consider is “What is causing the vaginal dryness?" Sometimes, causes could be infectious, such as a yeast infection or hormonal causes from a lack of estrogen. For this particular instance,...

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Blood Types in Pregnancy

Blood Types in Pregnancy

Important Pregnancy Blood Type Information In life, your blood type only truly matters when you need a blood transfusion and when you are pregnant. Let’s talk about the latter scenario. Your blood type is made up of two components, represented by a the letter and a...

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What birth control should I use?

What birth control should I use?

There are many different forms of non-hormonal and hormonal contraceptives available over the counter and with a prescription.  Here is the quick version answer on the most popular contraceptives we use: The most common is the "birth control pill”, which is oral...

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Why am I not pregnant yet?

Why am I not pregnant yet?

Women, and sometimes husbands, come in asking this question. If they haven’t been taking preventative measures, they'll ask “Why haven't we gotten pregnant?" There can be many answers to that question. The first aspect we usually ask is about timing. If you aren't...

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When should my teen daughter start seeing the gynecologist?

When should my teen daughter start seeing the gynecologist?

Adolescent Gynecological Care Guidelines People ask all the time “when should my daughter start seeing the gynecologist?” And honestly, the answer actually varies on the individual young woman. American College of OB/GYN recommends pap smears begin at age 21,...

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Everything You Need To Know About Working Out While Pregnant

Everything You Need To Know About Working Out While Pregnant

Safe Exercise Guidelines for Pregnant Women When I got pregnant eight months ago, I thought I knew everything there was to know about prenatal workouts. After all, I've been working at Women's Health for years, and know the general rule—that you can typically keep...

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6 Early Miscarriage Symptoms All Pregnant Women Need To Know

6 Early Miscarriage Symptoms All Pregnant Women Need To Know

Let's get one thing straight: Carrying another living being inside of your body is no small feat, so it's totally understandable to feel on edge about it...or to worry about a miscarriage. You're also not alone in your anxiety—according to one 2015 study published in...

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