Gynecology

If you received an abnormal result from your pap smear, odds are your Ob-Gyn is going to call and schedule you for a colposcopy. If this happens to you, don’t panic. It’s fairly common to get an “abnormal result” from […]

One of the reasons we recommend observing a routine exam appointments with your OB/GYN is to make sure you have pap smears on a regular basis. The majority of women undergo a lifetime (or at least an adult lifetime) of […]

Roughly 10% of women who experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse (POP),  fail to pursue any treatment at all. Others are ushered through major surgeries – like complete hysterectomies – by doctors who aren’t entirely familiar with the options. […]

Are you thinking about switching from pads or tampons to a menstrual cup? Originally designed as an eco-friendly, affordable alternative to pads and tampons, menstrual cups are small, flexible cups that are inserted – and seal – in the vagina, […]

  As OB/GYNs we do what we do because we love women, we love babies, and we love keeping women as healthy as possible. We know that visiting the gynecologist can be embarrassing for many women, especially women who are particularly shy, […]

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and there’s no better place to focus your attention than your cervix. From that one small area – that comprises the “nose-like” projection at the top of your vagina – a lot of great […]

While everyone thinks they know about menopause, we find most women are unclear about how long the process actually is, how you can begin experiencing symptoms long before periods cease, and that things aren’t always as awful as pop culture […]

  There is much more involved in an annual visit to your OB/GYN than a pap test. Not only does your visit help to build a rapport with the individual who is privy to some of the most intimate details […]

It’s no mystery that you have your pick of qualified obstetricians and gynecologists in the Bellevue area, so what makes us feel the team here at Overlake are “the ones?” Well, only you can actually make that distinction, but we’re […]

Yeast infections are one of the most common causes of vaginal itching – and girl, they’re miserable when they strike. They itch, they burn, they inflame the tissues all around the vagina – including the labia – and they cause […]