Endometriosis can be a major disruption to your life. Research has found that about 11% of women are affected by this chronic condition, though those numbers may be much higher. For many, simply receiving an endometriosis diagnosis can be a validating experience—it can be powerful...
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time in a woman’s life, but as we all know, it’s certainly not a walk in the park. There’s all the discomforts you know to expect: morning sickness, back pain, swollen feet. But what if you experience a pregnancy pain...
Birmingham is a great city, but when you live in Sylacauga or the surrounding Coosa Valley area, it’s quite a drive to get there. Not only that, when you do finally arrive, you will likely have to drive in heavy traffic, navigate roads you aren’t...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O.Hysterectomies are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S., but we have found that many of our patients at Sylacauga OB-GYN have questions about this surgery that could be performed at various stages in a woman’s life. We...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we want to serve as your doctor through all stages of life, from the first appointment at the gynecologist in a young woman’s life, during pregnancy, and when the effects of menopause start taking place. Throughout these many years, there’s a season for...
Throughout your pregnancy, you will have regular appointments with your doctor at Sylacauga OB-GYN to make sure things are progressing as they should be. While every appointment is important, there’s nothing more exciting than one that involves having an ultrasound and the chance to actually...
No matter what kind of technology we’re talking about, it’s important to us at Sylacauga OB-GYN that we’re at the forefront of the latest advancements. This may mean adopting technology such as the movie-like experience of a 4D ultrasound, our after hours call system, or...
Just as we saw regular mammogram appointments drop off over the last couple of years due to the coronavirus pandemic, annual appointments for other types of cancer screenings have decreased as well. These appointments are incredibly important though, and we challenge anyone who has put...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among US women, and it is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 39...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we are very passionate about educating our patients and others about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. Dr. McInnis has been very open and candid about her experience receiving the vaccine while pregnant and the fact that her antibodies transferred to her baby...