Recent CWC Blog

North American Menopause Society on Hormone Therapy

The executive director of the North American Menopause Society, JoAnn Pinkerton, MD discusses hormone therapy in her keynote address at their annual meeting. In her address, Dr. Pinkerton wants to help clear up any misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy and its use and notes that it “remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and the genitourinary syndrome of menopause and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture”.

Posted on November 1, 2022December 22, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in Menopause

Four Capital Women’s Care Physicians Named Washingtonian Top Doctor 2022

Help us congratulate Dr. Darryn Band, Dr. Randy Lizardo, Dr. Heather Sine, and Dr. Ann Shrout for being named Top Doc 2022 by the Washingtonian. These four physicians possess the characteristics and skills that help drive Capital Women’s Care and distinguish us as one of the leading practices in the Washington,

Posted on October 7, 2022October 25, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in News

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Breast Cancer Genes: What You Should Know

Genetic tests are helpful for people with risk factors for breast cancer and ovarian cancer, but not everyone needs them. Breast cancer genes can be rather confusing. Let’s dive in so you have a better understanding.

Posted on October 6, 2022December 21, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in Genetic Cancer Screening, Gynecology

Could A Stomach Bulge Be Fibroids?

When are you due? It’s a question asked by many friends and relatives when you are pregnant. However, if you are asked that question, and you are not pregnant, it is embarrassing and disheartening. If you are walking around with a larger than normal stomach,

Posted on September 6, 2022January 30, 2023 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecology, Uterine Fibroids

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PCOS And Fertility: What You Should Know

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that interferes with a woman’s reproductive system. This includes getting pregnant, staying pregnant, and carrying a healthy child to term. If you are considering pregnancy, here is what you should know about PCOS and fertility.

Posted on August 4, 2022August 23, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in PCOS

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What Are The Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Surgery?

If you must have surgery, would you prefer one with more damage to your body or less? How about a surgery with more pain or less, a longer hospital stay or a shorter one, and a surgery with the possibility of multiple complications or one which delivers fewer complications?

Posted on July 8, 2022August 23, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecologic Surgery

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Is My Pelvic Pain Due To A Gynecologic Condition?

Is my pelvic pain due to a gynecologic condition? If you are asking this question, it is time to find answers. When you have the pain and other gynecologic symptoms, it’s always best to talk with a gynecologist like Capital Women’s Care to get answers and discover the cause.

Posted on June 3, 2022January 30, 2023 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecology, Pelvic Pain

Fibroids And Pregnancy: What You Should Know

The first thing you should know is that you can have fibroids and still successfully become pregnant and carry a child. There can be some issues though, so keep reading to find out what they are. Fibroids and pregnancy: what you should know.

Posted on May 10, 2022December 22, 2022 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecology, Uterine Fibroids

Understanding Your Endometriosis Diagnosis

Understanding your endometriosis diagnosis has become easier in the last several decades. For many years it was difficult even for doctors to diagnose this disorder because the symptoms are so similar to other issues and diseases. Let’s learn what endometriosis is,

Posted on April 5, 2022January 30, 2023 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecology

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Is It Normal To Have Extremely Painful Period Cramps?

Is it normal to have extremely painful period cramps? What exactly is normal? Over half of women have some type of painful cramps prior to and during their period. Some women just deal with it, others need medication to work through their time of the month,

Posted on March 11, 2022January 30, 2023 by Capital Women's Care in Gynecology

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