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At Greenville Women's Clinic in Greenville, NC we offer trusted care for all women, through all stages of life.
August 16, 2018 10:45 am
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Although most young women don’t need to have a pap test until they are about 21 years old, there many reason why you should see a gynecologist before you reach that age. Get advice on maintaining a healthy body weight and feel good about your body. Start habits for keeping your bones healthy and strong. Learn how to recognize, prevent... View Article ⇒
July 3, 2018 10:45 am
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Your quality of sleep directly affects your physical and mental health. Fall short of the amount of sleep you need and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance and even your weight! There are steps you can take to have a better night’s sleep. The tossing and turning and struggling to fall asleep can... View Article ⇒
June 19, 2018 10:45 am
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If you’re sexually active, including oral, anal or vaginal intercourse and genital touching, you can get a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). STDs often have no signs or symptoms, and even with no symptoms, you can pass the infection onto your partners. It’s important to use a condom during sex, and visit your doctor regularly for STD screenings, so you can... View Article ⇒
May 22, 2018 10:45 am
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Having a baby is a big deal, and the birth of a baby can trigger many powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something unexpected — depression. Mothers often have a lot of different feelings and emotions in the weeks and months after they give birth. These feelings can change often,... View Article ⇒
April 19, 2018 10:45 am
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Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year? That’s about one women every minute! The latest findings from the American Heart Association also report that: around 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart... View Article ⇒
June 28, 2017 10:45 am
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Motherhood, I invite you to think about what this word means to you? As an Obstetrician, I am blessed to witness the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth where every delivery is like I am in awe for the first time. But I would be remiss in not talking about my Patients who become a Mother in other ways. Mothers who... View Article ⇒
December 13, 2016 12:30 pm
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The holidays provide joy and happiness for many. Time off from work, quality time with family and annual traditions generate feelings of warmth and love. But it also can activate many negative emotions for some people. There are many causes for this collection of symptoms that has come to be known as the “Holiday Blues.” Causes Decreased exercise People tend... View Article ⇒
October 12, 2016 9:04 am
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My name is LaDena Renwick Tilley. I fought breast cancer twice and I won!! I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 and had a lumpectomy with chemotherapy and radiation. I was 30 years old. Then, in 2013, I was diagnosed again and had a bilateral mastectomy. I never thought in a million years that I’d be going through... View Article ⇒
June 21, 2016 9:31 am
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Menopause isn’t an illness; it’s a natural stage of a woman’s life. Menopause is defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period and marks the end of menstrual cycles. This transition in life can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. The hormone changes that happen around menopause affect... View Article ⇒
June 16, 2016 9:46 am
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I get a lot of questions from friends and family about my job. The most frequent question I get when I tell people my chosen profession is “Why would you choose that?” The second is “Did you deliver your own babies?” My answer to the first usually depends on where I am, who I am with, and (most importantly) what... View Article ⇒
