Gynecology Blog
The Importance of HIV Testing for a Healthier Tomorrow
Rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have declined in recent years, bringing us closer to the possibility of a world more liberated from the impacts of the disease. Still, an estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. alone currently have HIV, and up to 13% don’t...
Standard Breastfeeding Positions for Newborns
For anyone who’s never done it, breastfeeding might seem as if it should come easily from the start. In reality, it’s more like a dance: although you and your little partner know what to do, it takes time to establish a rhythm together. Just as there are many types of...
Addressing Healthy Gynecologic Aging: What You Need to Know at 45+
Donning a paper gown and finagling your feet into stirrups probably isn’t your idea of fun, and it may sound even less appealing as you age. We get it! But seeing your gynecologist remains important even after your reproductive years have ended, and continuing to come...
Is Your Period Worse in the Summer? Here’s How to Manage Your Cycle in the Heat
When the air is heavy with heat and humidity, everything tends to feel a little less pleasant. But is it possible that your period might indeed be more intense in the summer? While there’s limited data on how heat affects menstrual cycles, what we do know is that it’s...
How to Navigate Hot Flashes and Menopause During Summer
Hot flashes are tough to tolerate in any weather. Add summer’s heat and humidity to the mix, and these symptoms of menopause can become downright unbearable. Whether you’ve been navigating them for some time now, or they’re a fairly recent development, here’s what you...
Our Tips for Managing Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
Being pregnant brings on an abundance of bodily changes, many of which are perfectly normal. But it also includes the potential for complications, which is part of the reason you’ll frequently see your practitioner for monitoring. Preeclampsia is one example of the...
The Most Common Gynecologic Cancers and Their Symptoms
Thanks to advancements in women’s gynecological health (like the Pap smear), we can now detect and treat cervical cancer far earlier than we could in the past. But this is only one type of gynecologic cancer, and understanding the full scope of this group of cancers...
The Influence of Diet and Nutrition on Reproductive Health
The foods we eat have a far-reaching impact on our body’s inner workings, and our reproductive system is no exception. If you’re trying to get pregnant, understanding the relationship between food and fertility can be helpful in your journey of trying to conceive....
Exercise and Fitness Tips After Pregnancy
After your body has grown and birthed a human, you’ll need ample time to rest and heal. Whether you’ve delivered vaginally or via C-section, afterward your uterus will have an eight-and-a-half-inch wound – roughly the size of a dinner plate – left behind from your...
Rosa Gynecology Obstetrician-Gynecologist Recognized Among Atlanta’s Top Doctors in Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors Magazine and The Atlantan Magazines
Dr. Karen T. Greene receives peer-driven honor Dr. Karen T. Greene from Rosa Gynecology (formerly Peachtree City Obstetrics & Gynecology), a leading practice for over 40 years, is recognized as a Top Doctor in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors...
Tips for Finding the Right Birth Control for Your Lifestyle
When used properly, birth control is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy outside of abstinence. But compared to decades ago, when the contraceptive pill was the only prescription option available, there are now lots of methods to consider. And if you’ve...
A Comprehensive Guide to Gynecologic Cancers
The possibility of cancer is never a welcome thought, and oftentimes we do our best to shun it from our minds completely. But giving it at least some of our attention is the very thing that winds up saving lives. With a little background knowledge, you can be an...