How Stress Affects Women’s Hormones, Emotional Health, and Weight
Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life, and for women, its impact goes far beyond daily frustrations or occasional fatigue. Chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance, affect emotional well-being, and even contribute to weight fluctuations. At Big Apple Medical Care, we recognize that understanding the deep connection between stress and a woman’s body […]
Heavy Periods: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor
Heavy periods, also known as menorrhagia, affects many women and can have significant impact on daily life, health, and well‐being. At Big Apple Medical Care, we aim to provide you with in-depth understanding of what constitutes heavy periods, what causes them, how they’re diagnosed, what treatments are available, and when it is crucial to seek […]
How Doctors Diagnose Uterine Fibroids: Tests and Imaging Explained
At Big Apple Medical Care, we believe in making diagnoses precise and patient-centered. Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are among the most common benign tumors affecting women of reproductive age. While many fibroids cause no symptoms, others lead to heavy periods, pain, fertility problems, or pressure symptoms on bladder and bowel. Correct diagnosis of fibroids—including location, size, […]
The Best Age to Get the HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
At Big Apple Medical Care, we are committed to empowering patients with up-to-date medical knowledge. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is one of the most powerful tools in preventing cervical cancer. Yet, questions often arise: When is the ideal age to vaccinate? How effective is it at different ages? What about older ages? In this article, […]
The Stress Factor: How Primary Care Helps Manage Women’s Health-Mental and Physical Health
At Big Apple Medical Care, we understand that stress uniquely impacts women’s health, intertwining emotional well-being with physical resilience. From adolescent anxiety to midlife burnout and beyond, primary care offers an integrated, compassionate anchor—a space where mental and physical health are addressed holistically and proactively. Why Stress Hits Women Differently Women often shoulder a complex […]
Breast Health to Bone Health: Why Women’s Health Requires Primary Care Across the Lifespan
At Big Apple Medical Care, we are committed to providing expert, compassionate primary care services designed exclusively for women’s health, guiding them through every stage of life—from adolescent concerns through menopause and into the golden years. Our comprehensive approach covers essential pillars of women’s wellness, including breast health, bone health, cardiovascular screening, reproductive care, mental […]
Galactocele and Other Breast Cysts During Lactation: Recognizing Serious Breastfeeding Complications
Breastfeeding is a natural and powerful process, but it also brings unique challenges. Among these, breast lumps or breast cysts that develop during lactation can cause anxiety for mothers and demand careful evaluation to distinguish benign, self-limiting conditions from those requiring medical intervention. One of the more common benign lesions in breastfeeding women is the […]
How Urologists Help Couples Overcome Infertility Challenges
Infertility is a deeply personal journey that affects many couples. When one partner—or both—has difficulty conceiving, the physical, emotional, and relational stress can be immense. Fortunately, many couples benefit from seeing a urologist as part of a comprehensive infertility care plan. Urologists specialize in the male reproductive system (and in many settings also offer services […]
Primary Care and Women’s Health: What Services to Expect
Ladies, let’s be honest—life gets busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, our health sometimes takes a backseat. But here’s the truth: your primary care doctor can be your strongest ally in staying healthy at every stage of life. At Big Apple Medical Care, we provide holistic, compassionate, and complete care for women of […]
Menopause and Bladder Health: Managing Incontinence and UTIs in Women
Menopause marks a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it often brings along physical changes that directly affect bladder health. Declining estrogen levels, weakened pelvic muscles, and age-related changes in the urinary system contribute to a higher risk of urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). At Big Apple Medical Care, we believe that […]
