by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. The divorce is final and the dust has settled. You grieved the loss of the marriage, did your soul-searching, and now you are ready to start the next stage of your life. If you are like many recently divorced women, it has been a while … Continue reading
Posted in October 2012 …
Do adults need vaccines?
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. Yes! Our pediatricians help us keep our kids up to date on their vaccines, but when was the last time you got a vaccine? If you can’t remember, then it is time to get vaccinated. Women need to get the flu shot yearly, the tetanus, … Continue reading
Should I get a Mirena IUD?
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN…………………………………. The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The progesterone effects are local to the uterus. It is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. The Mirena contains progesterone that is slowly released over a 5 year period. The progesterone … Continue reading
