Gyn Information Center
The information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only.
Please note that All About Women focuses exclusively on gynecological care and no longer offers obstetric or prenatal services.
A free educational resource for healthy women provided by the compassionate gynecologists and well woman care providers at All About Women of Gainesville, FL.
Girls, we run the world. But, our bodies run us. That’s why your health is so important and why regularly visiting an GYN is highly recommended to women of all ages.
In the free resources below, we invite you to explore and learn more about the issues that a woman faces throughout her life such as birth control, menopause, conditions and general health. It’s important to note that the resources housed here are not meant to replace expert medical care. They are, however, created to help you to gain a better understanding of your health and your body, as well as make sure you get the most out of your visits with us or any GYN specialist.
General Women’s Health
- How Often Should You Visit the Gynecologist?
- Common Myths About Women’s Health & Gynecologists
- Overview of a Salpingectomy Procedure
- Common Causes and Types of Urinary Incontinence in Women
- What Women Should Know About Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- A Guide to a Vulvectomy Procedure
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Terminology
- Douching: Don’t Do It
- Mental Health Through Menopause: Challenges and Solutions
- Performing a Breast Self-Exam
- Menstruation and Ovulation: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Teens, 20s and Young Adulthood
- 30s and Motherhood
- Your 40s, A Time of Change
- Your 50s and New Beginnings
- The Golden Years – 60 and Beyond!
- Why Exercising after Menopause is Important– and How You Should Do It
- Common Gynecological Surgery Procedures
- Addressing Painful Sex
- Learn About Pelvic Exams and Pap Smears
- Women and Smoking: Specific Risk Factors
- Recognizing the Signs of Menopause
- Protecting your Pelvic Floor- Kegel Exercises
- The Importance of Well Woman Care
Conditions & Treatments
- What Trichotillomania Is & Why Some Women Struggle With It
- Possible Causes of a Late Period (Besides Pregnancy)
- All About Yeast Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- Woman’s Guide to Eating Disorders (& How They Can Be Treated)
- Guide to Heart Disease in Women
- How to Prevent Breast Cancer (or At Least Reduce Your Risk)
- Women’s Guide to Vaginitis (Vulvovaginitis): An Overview
- Overview of a Sonohysterogram Procedure
- Overview of Myomectomy Procedure
- Understanding the Endocervical Curettage Procedure
- Destruction/Excision of Vaginal & Cervix Lesions
- A Patient’s Guide to Endometrial Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy: The Basics
- What is a Colposcopy?
- What is an Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage Procedure?
- Guide to STD Testing, Screening & Counseling for Women
- Polypectomy and the Resectr™ Treatment
- Guide to the da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy
- All About Laparoscopic Surgery
- What is Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery?
- Identifying and Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy
- Different Types of Hysterectomy Surgeries & Their Side Effects
- Causes of Vaginal Itching
- Can My Gynecologist Screen Me For Ovarian Cancer?
- Natural Remedies for Period Symptoms
- Underlying Health Causes of Depression
- Menopause Treatment Options: You Don’t Have to Suffer Silently
- Mammograms: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
- What to Expect For Your First Mammogram
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Understanding HPV – One of the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Robotic Hysterectomy
- Silent STIs: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Causes and Treatment
- Common Benign Breast Changes
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
- Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
- Beyond Birth Control: Other Benefits of Oral Contraceptives
- What to Expect During and After a Hysterectomy
Contraception & Birth Control
Other Recommended OB/GYN Resources
Women’s Health Associations & Publications
- Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide
- American Cancer Society
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- American Pregnancy Association
- American Urogynecologic Society
- ACNM.org – American College of Nurse Midwives
- National Women’s Health Week
- The North American Menopause Society
- WebMD.com
- Womens Health.gov
Hospitals & Health Facilities
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Lake City Medical Center
- GHFC.com – Gainesville Health & Fitness Center
Birth Control
Procedures
All About Women: We’re Here For You
GYN specialists at All About Women Gynecology in Gainesville and Lake City offer the most compassionate, comprehensive healthcare for women of all ages across North Florida. A big part of accomplishing this mission is to provide easy-to-understand resources you can use to make the best decisions possible for your health.
Check back with us often as we continue to build one of the most in-depth GYN knowledge resources on the Internet. In the meantime, educate yourself further by following recent women’s health news and information on our blog.
If you have a question not addressed here, or if you’re searching for a GYN provider in North Florida who will listen to your unique needs and provide personalized care, contact the Gainesville GYN physicians at All About Women Gynecology today to schedule an appointment.
