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Dr. Nicole Williams with Dana Bair on WGN

Dr. Nicole Williams

Jul 11, 2016
1 min

Dr. Nicole Williams with Dana Bair on WGN

Recently, Chicago ObGyn Dr. Nicole Williams discussed the major health issues affecting women today with WGN's Dana Bair, which include: -HPV -Breast cancer risk -Sexually transmitted disease -Pelvic Pain -Urinary Incontinence -Endometriosis -Ovarian cancer Click HERE for the video as well. #drnicolewilliamschicago #endometriosistreatment

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What are Fibroids?

Dr. Nicole E. Williams

Nov 27, 2014
1 min

What are Fibroids?

Leiomyomas, better known as fibroid tumors, are benign, non cancerous tumors that occur in the uterus. According to the American College of Ob/Gyns, approximately 25% of non Hispanic white women and 50% of African-American women suffer from these tumors. They can be asymptomatic or cause life changing symptoms of bleeding, pain, and sometimes life threatening anemia. Fibroids are the reason for nearly 39% of all hysterectomies in the United States. Dr. Nicole Williams of t

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Varicose and Spider Veins

Dr. Nicole E. Williams

Jul 18, 2014
1 min

Varicose and Spider Veins

Dr. Nicole Williams of The Gynecology Institute of Chicago visited Fox News Chicago studios for a chat with noontime anchor Corey McPherrin. The topic of the day was varicose and spider veins. Varicose veins occur when the valves that help lead blood back to the heart fail, resulting in bluish or purplish veins that can be quite unsightly. In addition, very severe vein disease may be indicative of a deeper problem best evaluated by a physician. Spider veins are similar to va

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When do I need a PAP smear?

Dr. Nicole E. Williams

Jun 16, 2014
1 min

When do I need a PAP smear?

PAP smear guidelines have changed. The PAP smear is short for Papanicalou smear, developed by the physician of the same name in 1947. Back then, cervical cancer was the number one killer of women. Now it's not even in the top three! When do I need to get a PAP test? According to the American College of Ob/Gyns, a women should begin PAP testing at the age of 21 and have a pap every two years until she is 30. After 30, if she has no abnormal tests, she can stretch out the t

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Fibroids and Your Life

Dr. Nicole E. Williams

Apr 13, 2014
1 min

Fibroids and Your Life

Leiomyomas, better known as fibroid tumors, are benign, non cancerous tumors that occur in the uterus. According to the American College of Ob/Gyns, approximately 25% of non Hispanic white women and 50% of African-American women suffer from these tumors. They can be asymptomatic or cause life changing symptoms of bleeding, pain, and sometimes life threatening anemia. Fibroids are the reason for nearly 39% of all hysterectomies in the United States. Dr. Nicole Williams of t

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Philippines Medical Mission

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