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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Your preconception health can be improved with healthy habits: Exercise – Start exercising now. Set goals for what you want to achieve. Ask yourself if you want to lose weight, gain weight, build muscle, or improve lung capacity. Some good exercise options include walking, swimming, bicycling, and aerobics. Yoga is an excellent choice for exercise because it...
Summer’s promise is one filled with sunshine, trips to the pool and travel. Unfortunately, the humid environment that often accompanies the season can leave women with an increased risk of developing a vaginal yeast infection, which is caused by an overgrowth of yeast that normally lives in the vagina. Let’s...
Pellet Hormone Replacement Q&A What is pellet hormone replacement? Pellet hormone replacement is an effective method of dealing with the unpleasant side effects of perimenopause and menopause. These natural processes cause few, if any, problems for many women, while others suffer varying degrees of discomfort. For some women, perimenopause and...
What is infertility? Infertility describes the difficulties you're having with conceiving a child. For most healthy couples, pregnancy occurs within the first six months of trying to conceive. Therefore, if you've been trying for a year with no success (or six months if you’re over 35), you should visit Dr....
How many prenatal appointments can I expect to have during pregnancy? Depending on when you find out you’re pregnant and have your first prenatal visit, you’ll have a total of about 10 to 15 appointments. In most complication-free pregnancies, you can expect to have a prenatal appointment following the below...
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is a common condition in which urine involuntarily leaks out of your body. It may happen occasionally or become a more severe problem in which you frequently experience sudden urination before you have a chance to make it to a restroom. There are two...
The female body requires attentive and experienced care, and scheduling annual wellness exams with your OB/GYN play a key role in that care. Your annual exams are a time to update your preventative health measures and to address your wellness goals for the upcoming year. This is an opportunity to...
The SkinPen Microneedling ExperienceWe are pleased to announce that we now offer the highly acclaimed SkinPen experience by Crown Aesthetics. Skin Pen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market that can be used to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks and acne scars. SkinPen can...
Welcome to West Orange Women’s Care! We are a team of dedicated individuals guided by Dr. Shereen Oloufa, a leading board-certified OB/GYN, providing high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for women as they navigate all phases of life. Recognizing the special healthcare needs of women throughout these various stages, our boutique...