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Preeclampsia: What is it and what causes it?

Posted by Isabelle Eskew on 4/30/24 3:05 PM

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy and affects approximately 2-4% of pregnancies globally.

It can be concerning to hear you have developed preeclampsia, so we spoke with Phillip Kintner, MD, OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, who shares insights on this condition. 


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Debunking menopause myths

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 4/18/24 8:10 AM

Despite being a natural stage in a woman’s life, there are many misconceptions about menopause. Lisbeth Chang, MD, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Northridge, debunks common menopause myths below.

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Preventing cardiovascular disease in women

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 2/21/24 3:56 PM

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it affects women differently than men. Below, Kathy Glatter, MD, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares the types of heart diseases that commonly affect women, the risk factors to watch out for, and the steps you can take to lower your risk.

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What you should know about the newly proposed breast cancer screening guidelines

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/8/23 4:28 PM

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently drafted a recommendation lowering the age for when women should begin getting screened for breast cancer. The proposed recommendation lowers the age from 50 to age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.

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Understanding perimenopause: symptoms and management tips

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 5/22/23 12:20 AM

All women will go through perimenopause, but it is not commonly discussed among women suffering from symptoms or as a women’s health issue in general. 

As we recognize Women’s Health Month, Paniz Heidari, DO, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group —  Northridge, discusses what perimenopausal women can expect and when to seek support from your health care team.

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