How to choose an OBGYN (and how we check all of those boxes)

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

In the Chicagoland area, there are over 500 obstetricians and gynecologists to choose from. When it comes to your safety and health, it’s important to choose the right doctor for you and your family. At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, we are dedicated to exceptional and personalized medical care. Our affiliation with the largest women’s hospital in Illinois, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital, gives you access to the best multidisciplinary care in Chicago and the highest level NICU if needed. Selecting a doctor and practice that you can trust isn’t always an easy choice, so here are some things to think … Continue reading

The importance of annual exams and regular gynecology care for women in Chicago

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Routine gynecological care from Northwestern Women’s Health Associates in Chicago, helps improve quality of life for women of all ages through diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions associated with female productive organs.

Do you visit the gynecologist every year for an annual wellness visit? Life can be busy, and fitting in doctor appointments can sometimes get overlooked during the daily hustle and bustle. However, regular gynecology care is important for your health, and postponing them can increase the risk of discovering late-stage illnesses. There are many benefits to annual well woman exams, including the early detection, treatment, and management of many preventable illnesses. Women of all ages can experience the benefits of prioritizing their health. At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates in Chicago, we offer comprehensive women’s health care to patients of all … Continue reading

Chicago, physicians explain treatment and surgery for ovarian cysts

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

The team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates offers comprehensive women’s care to patients from Chicago, to Northwest Indiana and the surrounding areas. Ovarian cysts are common among women who still get their period. In many cases, they go away on their own. For other patients, surgery may be necessary for ovarian cyst removal. What is an ovarian cyst? Females have two ovaries, the sacs where eggs develop and mature. At some point in their lives, many women develop an ovarian cyst which is a solid or fluid-filled pocket that forms inside or on one of the ovaries. Some women get … Continue reading

Chicago OBGYN explains potential causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding

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The Chicago, IL OBGYN team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S. C. explains the causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding

Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be related to issues with the reproductive system, medical issues, or medications. If you experience abnormal bleeding, you want a team you can trust. With an office in Chicago, the OBGYN team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates offers feminine health care to patients throughout Chicagoland. During your appointment, our Chicago OBGYN team explains causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding and helps you find a solution for your case. Normal menstruation occurs every 21 to 35 days. This happens when the uterus lining sheds to start a new reproductive cycle. A normal period may last for a few … Continue reading

Northwestern gynecologist in Chicago, explains STD testing in gynecology care and medicine

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Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S. C. in Chicago, IL offers complete gynecology medicine and care including STD testing

Staying healthy means regularly seeing your Northwestern gynecologist for medicine and care. If you are sexually active, STD testing is an important way to protect your health. Being open and honest about your sexual history helps the doctor determine your need for STD testing. With an office near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates offers complete gynecology care to patients from Munster, IN; Michigan City, IN; Schererville, IN; Highland, IN; and throughout the Chicagoland area. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These diseases or infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, … Continue reading

Gain peace of mind with effective infertility evaluation and initiation of treatment with a skilled Chicago Gynecologist

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Gain peace of mind with effective infertility evaluation and initiation of treatment with a skilled Chicago Gynecologist

Infertility is a women’s issue that has a more common topic of interest. For decades, science has sought solutions to this problem. The term infertility is used to describe a state in which pregnancy has not occurred after about one year of consistent attempts. In order to determine the cause of infertility, physicians may suggest diagnostic evaluation and history for each partner, as infertility may be linked to either. The common causes of infertility in women may be linked to ovulation, hormones, tubal blockage or the reproductive organs. In men, infertility is typically linked to low sperm count or unhealthy … Continue reading

Discussing sexual dysfunction symptoms with your Chicago physician can lead to proper care

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Discussing sexual dysfunction symptoms with your Chicago physician can lead to proper care

Sexual dysfunction is not a topic that women – or men – are particularly excited to talk about. There are a number of conditions, however, that fall into this general condition and both men and women are affected when they or a partner develop one of them. Common complaints made by women include painful intercourse and lack of desire. We meet with patients of a wide age range in our Chicago Gynecology practice, and understand the devastating effects any dysfunctional condition can have on a person’s sense of confidence and quality of life. What may cause sexual dysfunction Research indicates … Continue reading

Pelvic infections and vaginal discharge explained by your Northwestern OBGYN health team in Chicago

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Pelvic Infection Treatment

Though we may not discuss the technicalities of the vagina in social circles, the fact is that this region of the body is incredibly important. The vagina is where a woman’s reproductive organs end and the outside world begins. As a natural protective measure, the vagina is naturally acidic, a characteristic that is designed to inhibit infection. The acidic vaginal environment is promoted with healthy bacteria as well. Vaginal discharge is, to a large degree, considered normal. Its purpose is to regulate vaginal functions and keep the area clean. If secretions and the acidic environment as a whole become imbalanced, … Continue reading

Yes! A hysterectomy or removal of an ovary can be a minimally invasive surgery with your skilled Chicago women’s health physician

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Minimally Surgery

There are several reasons why a woman may consider the removal of the uterus in the hysterectomy procedure or the removal of an ovary or an ovarian cyst. The decision to undergo this type of treatment is not made lightly. The goal of this procedure is to improve general health and wellbeing by treating chronic conditions such as abnormal bleeding, uterine prolapse, pelvic pain, endometriosis, cancer, or uterine fibroids. In many cases, hysterectomy or oophorectomy is the final option after other treatments have failed to produce the desired result or when diagnosis warrants the removal of certain reproductive organs. During … Continue reading

Choosing the right birth control a simple process with help from your Chicago gynecologist

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.CChoosing the right birth control a simple process with help from your Chicago gynecologist

Today more than ever, women have choices in how they prevent pregnancy. Innovative science has made it possible for a woman to choose birth control that suits her various needs for convenience and health. From patches to injections to pills to IUD’s, there are specific advantages to be found with the various types of birth control. One of our jobs as gynecological providers is to help our patients make the determination as to which birth control method offers them the biggest benefit. The team at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates has been helping women from the Chicago area prevent pregnancy or … Continue reading

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