Infertility is a very common problem affecting one in six couples in the United States. The rate of infertility increases as a couple gets older, with fertility decreasing significantly after 35. If you and/or your spouse are over the age of 35 and have been attempting pregnancy for 6 months or longer with unprotected intercourse
At Henderson and Walton Women’s Center, P.C., we think of our patients as family. So when one of our family members does something extraordinary, we can’t help but brag. This week we want to spotlight a patient who has overcome her struggle with her weight and who continues to power through her health journey. Her
It has been said that it is better to give than receive. A few weeks ago, Dr. Beth Snowden and Dr. Cindy Lassiter traveled to Pucullpa, Peru on a medical mission trip where they provided care to people in several surrounding villages and found that no truer statement has ever been spoken. Pucallpa is a
Every minute in the United States, someone’s wife, mother, daughter or sister dies from heart disease, stroke or another form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). More than one in three women is living with CVD, including nearly half of all African-American women and 34 percent of white women. Although heart disease death rates among men have
For most people the holiday season is a time of happiness and joy. It’s a time that we rekindle the spirit of thanksgiving and celebrate the Greatest Gift ever given. But, for some, the holiday season brings with it feelings of depression and sorrow. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, maybe you’ve lost your job,