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The Importance of Getting a Mammogram

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means you’re probably already seeing pink ribbons everywhere — reminding us how important it is to get regular mammograms for breast cancer screening.  Most medical professionals advise…

What Are Pessary Fittings and Why You Might Need Them?

You might not have heard of pessaries before, but they’ve been around in one form or another for centuries. These small, removable devices are inserted into the vagina to provide non-surgical relief for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). They are…

LEEP 101

Short for loop electrosurgical excision procedure, LEEP is a process in which an electrically heated wire loop is used to remove tissue from a woman’s lower genital tract. The thin wire loop acts as a surgical knife, removing a small layer…

How Does a Colposcopy Work?

Sure, it's a complicated word to spell and pronounce. But a colposcopy is also a beneficial test your healthcare provider may employ to view your cervix—the opening to your uterus—and vagina more closely than is possible during a typical…
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All About Vaginal Hysterectomies

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus — one of the most commonly performed surgeries in women. In fact, it's estimated that one in nine women will undergo this procedure, which is performed to treat conditions such as: Fibroids …

Dr. Durrett and Dr. Mora of Avant Gynecology Return to “The Weekly Check-Up” on WSB Radio

On Sunday, May 23, 2021, Avant Gynecology's Dr. Lynley Durrett and Dr. Obiamaka Mora were featured guests on The Weekly Check-Up on News/Talk WSB Radio. During the show, Drs. Durrett and Mora discussed women's health topics with host Ashley…