Be Well with Twin Cities Live: Answering Viewers Women’s Health Questions
Aug 17, 2021
Every woman is unique and so is her healthcare. Women experience many changes throughout their life: puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause and more. Dr. Annelise Skor Swigert answers the questions you have about your health for every stage of life.
Every woman is unique and so is her healthcare. Women experience many changes throughout their life: puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause and more. Dr. Annelise Skor Swigert answers the questions you have about your health for every stage of life.
Be Well Recap
Women’s Health:
A pap smear only screens for cervical cancer (Watch to find out how to best detect/screen for other cancers such as ovarian and uterine)
Endometriosis does not significantly increase your chances of getting endometrial cancer. (Watch to find out at what age is endometriosis most common.)
The best way to get your thyroid checked is with a simple blood test. (Watch to find out how your ObGyn can help you manage your thyroid – which is in your throat!)
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccine:
Southdale ObGyn supports the recent CDC statement, supported by new data, that encourages pregnant and breastfeeding women to get the COVID-19 vaccination. This new data shows it is safe for mom and baby to receive this vaccine. Learn more about this recommendation and supporting data.