Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting millions of women from adolescence through the reproductive years. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus—usually involving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. This misplaced tissue still responds to hormonal cycles, thickening and bleeding each month, but with no […]
Navigating healthcare costs can be stressful, especially when surprise bills and insurance confusion prevent necessary medical treatment. That’s why OBGYN Specialists of Tulsa is proud to participate in the Zero Card program, which helps eligible patients access high-quality women’s health services with zero out-of-pocket cost. If a participating employer health plan covers you, the Zero […]
Female gynecologist Dr. Sarah Shepherd of OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa understands how a woman’s body works, something she often has to explain to her patients, especially when it comes to menstrual cycles. She is part of a team of doctors at OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa that also includes Dr. Grant Cox, Dr. Paul Gehring, Dr. […]
The team of doctors at OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa, a women’s health group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is frequently asked to answer questions for friends and patients alike regarding appointments with a gynecologist. The most common questions include: Any one of the five doctors practicing obstetrics and gynecology at OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa can easily answer […]
A common question at OBGYN Specialists of Tulsa is whether pregnant women can take products like Pepcid Complete to fight heartburn, a common affliction with pregnancy. Heartburn and acid reflux are common problems for pregnant patients. For those who have tried behavioral changes without any success or who are having to take a chewable antacid […]
Gender reveal extravanganzas shared on social media have driven a growing interest in gender blood tests at OBGYN Specialists of Tulsa. “The question of the day for almost any new pregnancy visit now is ‘When can I find out if I’m having a boy or a girl?’” said Dr. Cate Hildebrand at OBGYN Specialists of […]
There are basically two common types of female urinary incontinence. One is called urgency incontinence or overactive bladder. Women with this problem are not able to get to the bathroom in time before the urine begins coming out and soaking their clothing. This unusually larger volume loss of urine often requires large pads or a […]
Dr. Paul J. Gehring’s training minimizes recovery, increases success In his more than 20 years of performing tubal ligation reversals, Dr. Paul J. Gehring has advanced the procedure to be minimally invasive with a quick recovery time as opposed to weeks. Tubal Ligation Reversal Tubal ligation reversals are typically open microsurgical procedures, which take four […]
Robotic procedure minimizes recovery time, increases pregnancy success Dr. Paul J. Gehring is one of the only doctors in this part of the country who performs robotic abdominal cerclage, a procedure that treats incompetent cervix leading to pregnancy loss. He treats both local and out-of-town patients needing this procedure for successful full-term pregnancies. Pregnancy loss […]
