Magnolia Gynecology

10/05/2024

💙✨Sending love and light to all of Tampa Bay and beyond to those affected by Hurricane Helene. If you are outside of these areas, you may not realize the absolute devastation people have experienced. Entire homes and communities lost, and it’s not rare. Be kind, loving and extend a little more patience these days. Lend a helping hand for an hour, or send meals to those who are in need. Some don’t even know where or how to start.
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08/27/2024

THIS is why we love Griffin Concierge Medical 🙌❤️

In Medicine 3.0, it's about tailoring tests, exams, and recommendations specific to you. It's about identifying your individual risk. Prevention advice should be personalized, as we all have different bodies and risk factors. At Griffin Concierge Medical, we partner with specialists to get you the b...

08/18/2024

Exciting news, South Tampa! 🌴 We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Moorhead, a well-respected board-certified OB/GYN to Magnolia Gynecology. With over 10 years of experience right here in Tampa Bay, Dr. Moorhead is all about personalized care, from navigating , and general gynecology concerns to minimally invasive gyn surgery.
Dr. Moorhead earned her B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and her M.D. from Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, completing her OB/GYN residency at Case Medical Center.
When she’s not at the office, you might spot her boating or enjoying family time at the beach. Let’s give her a warm South Tampa welcome! 🌞

02/18/2024

Yes! We agree

The birth control pill is ethinyl estradiol and a progestin. It stops the brain from sending out FSH - therefore you don't ovulate or get pregnant.
*no contraception is perfect - but when viewed against a pregnancy, the risks of pregnancy always outweigh the risks of the pill

This is why a personal discussion (judgement free) about contraceptive options with your doctor is essential.

Important pill facts:
- should take around the same time every day
- decrease ovarian and endometrial cancer rates
- decreases cramps and period pain
- can help with acne
- can help with hormone dependent mood changes
- no change to egg count
- does not cause infertility
- can manipulate bleeding for big events
- increases blood clotting risk - especially in other high risk circumstances (travel, surgery, smoking, etc)
- may cause headaches or worsen migraines
- may not be as effective with other prescriptions
- breast changes may occur