Tummy troubles? Almost everybody at some time or another will experience abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is any pain or discomfort occurring between the lower chest and the groin—or as most call it—the “belly”. Your abdomen consists of lots of different organs—the stomach, liver, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, esophagus and numerous blood vessels. It’s easy to generalize…
After a winter of closed toed shoes, it’s finally sandal season. And the best way to get into the spring spirit is to give yourself a luxurious do it yourself pedicure of course! Here are the secrets to the perfect DIY at-home pedicure: Soak your feet Soaking your feet not only feels amazing, it cleans…
What do I need to Know about Breast Pain? Concerned about breast pain? As much as 70% of women experience breast pain—also called mastalgia— at some point in their lives. The pain may feel mild, achy sharp or severe and may come and go. Breast pain commonly affects the upper, outer area of both breasts…
It’s no surprise that winter wreaks havoc on our delicate skin. The cold air outside and heat indoors can strip your skin of moisture causing breakouts and dryness. Because of these changes, you may have been trying to figure out you can do to get clear skin. You’ve come to the right place! Take control…
Could you be pregnant? If you’re feeling anxious and need some information before you even miss your period, there are early signs of pregnancy to be on the lookout for. Some early signs of pregnancy may show up around the time you’ve missed a period—about a week or two later. Read on for 8 early…
Thanks to the latest advancement in surgical and robotics technology, there is now an effective alternative to traditional open surgery allowing the physicians at My OBGyne to provide you with a minimally invasive surgery option. The da Vinci Surgery allows the surgeon to operate using only 1-2 centimeter incisions, and with greater precision and control…
If you are pregnant, you may be planning your pregnancy week by week and have more and more questions with each new day. What can I eat? Can I workout? Whatever your questions may be, understanding your pregnancy week by week will enable you to make good decisions throughout your entire pregnancy. What to Expect…
Did you know that the average person’s hair grows a quarter of an inch per month? Waiting for your hair to grow can be a tedious process. Whether you’re recovering from a bad haircut or feeling impatient with how slow your hair is growing, we want to share a few tips for how to grow…
Did you know that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. suffer from heavy periods? That’s about 10 million women! It’s a delicate subject for many women to discuss, but one that’s worth talking about. If your menstrual periods are so heavy they affect your daily activities, you may have excessive menstrual bleeding. The medical…
Did you know we now have TWO amazing physicians on our team? In 2014, My OBGyne welcomed the newest addition to our team, Dr. George Figueroa. Dr. Figueroa has lived in the Phoenix area since 2006, and during that time has provided hundreds of patients with personalized, compassionate care. Dr. Butler-Poku and Dr. Figueroa have…