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You want a birth control option that checks a few boxes. First, you want it to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Second, you want it to require very little work on your end. Third, it should last for as long as you need protection against pregnancy. Well, the intrauterine device (IUD) certainly...

You’re quite certain that children are not in your future so you’re weighing your options — wait it out with birth control until you pass through menopause or put a permanent end to your ability to get pregnant now.  Here at Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Jack Tubbs and...

Each year in the United States, more than one million women begin menopause, a journey that can lead to some most unwelcome side effects. From hot flashes and bone loss to vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, it’s little wonder why so many women find this transition challenging. If you’re among...

Each year, millions of people make resolutions that somehow involve body shape. Whether it’s losing weight, getting more toned, or both, the goals are worthwhile ones in terms of your overall health and wellness. While there’s a bit of work on your end, not every stage of your body-shape journey...

You envision having a family somewhere down the road, but between now and then, you’ve got some living to do, and you want to take the risk of an unplanned pregnancy out of the equation. If you’re looking for a birth control option that’s long on protection but short on...

Between 2% and 10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes each year in the United States. This condition can be serious and have complications for the pregnancy as well as for the future health of both mother and child. In other words, it’s a pregnancy complication that’s best avoided...

Women are used to the monthly discomfort that comes with their menstrual cycles, but pelvic pain that’s moderate to severe, or occurs outside your periods, may signal a health issue like endometriosis. This gynecologic condition is not only potentially painful, it’s also fairly common, affecting about 11% of women between the ages...

You’ve just learned the good news — you’re pregnant — and you’ve scheduled your first prenatal care visit with us. This is your first step toward a successful pregnancy as prenatal care can make a big difference. In fact, women who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to...

Each year in the United States, around 10,000 labiaplasties are performed to help women achieve some personal goals. Our goal here isn’t to tell you whether you might benefit from a labiaplasty, but to report some of the benefits our own clients have received from undergoing a labiaplasty. Dr. Jack...

A cyst is simply a fluid-filled sac, but that’s where the simplicity ends. Cysts come in many types, and sizes, and they range from benign and harmless to cancerous and dangerous. This is true of ovarian cysts, which we discuss here. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Jack Tubbs...

World health organizations, including our own Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have hailed family planning as one of the top 10 achievements of the 20th century. This ability to, “achieve desired birth spacing and family size,” includes timing your parenthood to your goals. If now is not the...

You’ve delivered your child already, so we don’t need to tell you what your vagina went through during the process. While your vagina may be designed for childbirth, the effort, especially repeated deliveries, can leave its marks in terms of unwelcome vaginal changes.  If your vaginal health has changed after...

From keeping your weight gain in check to warding off serious conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, the benefits of exercise throughout your pregnancy are many. While the first five to six months presented some challenges to exercising, they typically don’t compare to the final three months when your belly...

You’ve been looking forward to your post-reproductive years — no more periods and no more worrying about an unplanned pregnancy. All too soon, you find these benefits are outweighed by new challenges, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and painful sex due to vaginal dryness, to name just a few...

Ovarian cysts are not only common, they’re often part and parcel of the ovulation process. In fact, most women develop ovarian cysts during their lives, and the growths simply come and go without incident and women are none the wiser. There are times, however, when ovarian cysts can become problematic....

You used to enjoy a more active sex life, but vaginal dryness has made sexual intercourse less than pleasurable. A healthy and active sex life is an important piece of the overall quality-of-life puzzle, so we want you to know that there are solutions for vaginal dryness. At Associates in...

Like scores of others, a few problem areas and concerns stand between you and the body of your dreams. Today’s technologies are more than up to the task and can reduce fat, tighten skin, and generally contour your body to help you achieve your body-shape goals. At Associates in Obstetrics...

Whether you had high blood pressure before your pregnancy or you develop it during your pregnancy, having hypertension while you’re carrying a child can be a worrisome condition. That said, high blood pressure during pregnancy can also be managed, especially if you have the right medical team working with you....

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to ovarian cysts. First, most of these cysts are part and parcel of the egg-release process, and the large majority of them simply disappear on their own and you’re none the wiser. There are times, however, when a cyst can become problematic...

Your menstrual cycles have led you to a point where approximately a quarter of your life is spent dealing with heavy bleeding and discomfort — and you’ve had enough. One of the more effective ways for putting an end to the problem of heavy menstrual bleeding is NovaSure® endometrial ablation. At...

As the name implies, family planning is a service that helps women to build (or not) their families intentionally and safely. This ability has been called one of the top-10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, and we're doing our part here at Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology. To...

Perhaps you find that wearing your favorite swimsuit or underwear is uncomfortable as your genitalia get twisted in the garments. Or, perhaps your sex life isn’t what it used to be thanks to a looser vaginal canal. These are the hallmarks of vaginal laxity, and they can present considerable quality-of-life...

Whether it’s your first child or you’ve already been through childbirth before, the process usually isn’t something that you rebound from straight away. Most mothers go through 4-6 weeks of postpartum recovery as their tissues heal and their hormones rebalance, at the same time as they care for a newborn....

Transitioning through menopause can be a double-edged sword for your sex life. While you no longer have to deal with monthly periods, you may experience a decline in vaginal health that can make sex uncomfortable.  Whether your sex life has been affected by menopause or another event, such as childbirth,...

While it may seem like summer is still on the distant horizon, the warmer months will be here before you know it, and you want to be ready with a body you’ll be proud to show off.  To help give you a leg up in the battle of the bulge,...

“High risk.” The words stop you cold during an otherwise joyful time as you make plans to expand your family. Before you panic, it’s important to understand that there are any number of reasons why your pregnancy can be classified as high risk, from your age to preexisting health conditions....

As you paint the nursery, assemble the crib, and install the car seat in preparation for your newborn, there are a few other points to consider as part of your postpartum plan. Whether you’re going to be new parents or you’re adding to your family, having a plan in place...

Thanks to moderate to severe endometriosis, you’re struggling with pain, or the condition is causing problems with fertility. In either case, you want to find a solution that effectively remedies the problem without having to resort to invasive surgical procedures. Answering the call is our innovative da Vinci® robotic surgery...

You sweat, you cut calories, you try intermittent fasting — no matter your efforts, stubborn pockets of fat refuse to take the hint and continue to cling to your body. To call fat stubborn is an understatement, and there are several reasons why certain pockets of fat can be difficult...

If you’re still menstruating, and we were to perform an ultrasound on your ovaries, the odds are good that we would find a cyst or two. Most of these cysts occur naturally, as part of ovulation, and they’re what we refer to as functional cysts, which typically disappear on their...

Family planning is referred to as one of the top-10 health achievements of the 20th century, as it allows people to determine family size and spacing of children. While many people assume that family planning is solely about birth control, this branch of our practice goes far beyond contraception. At...

There are two important points to consider when it comes to uterine fibroids: 1) They’re usually benign, and 2) Up to 80% of women develop fibroids during their reproductive years and few require treatment. That said, there are times when uterine fibroids can become problematic and removal is your best...

You want to head out and enjoy an afternoon with friends, but your period has started with what seems like a deluge of blood and considerable discomfort. If heavy bleeding is impacting your quality of life, it’s important to understand the underlying cause, as well as your treatment options. At...

Pills, patches, on-the-spot protection — these are just a few of the many ways that you can prevent an unplanned pregnancy. In fact, the range of choices is so large that choosing the right contraceptive for you can be confusing. To help you make an educated choice when it comes...

Pelvic organ prolapse is very common — it affects up to 50% of women, especially as they grow older. Some women experience symptoms, such as incontinence, and if you find yourself in this group, you want your life to go back to normal. Thanks to our da Vinci® technology, we...

One of the definitions of rejuvenation is, “the action or process of giving new energy or vigor to something.” Whether you’ve passed through menopause or you’re experiencing vaginal problems for other reasons, your vaginal health is on the decline and could do with “new energy or vigor.” And we can...

You’ve endured years of life-altering menstrual cycles thanks to endometriosis, so you've decided to put an end to the problem through endometrial ablation. There are many ways to perform this procedure, but we’re pleased to offer NovaSure®, which is one of the fastest and easiest solutions available. Patient comfort matters...

You sweat it out at the gym, cut your calories, and do everything right to get to your ideal body shape — only to be thwarted by stubborn fat deposits. You’re not alone, and you’re up against some fairly significant obstacles, which our body-sculpting technologies easily work around. At Associates...

You want to have a child, so you follow all of the recommendations, but your body simply isn’t cooperating. Well, you’re not alone. Approximately 12% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, and 6% of married women in...

You’ve been classified as a high-risk pregnancy, and your mind starts racing. Before you wander off into worst-case scenarios, consider this: 20-30% of all pregnancies are high risk. Our obstetrics team’s goals here at Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, under the direction of Dr. Jack Tubbs, are fully aligned with...

Ovarian cysts may sound troublesome, but the fact is that they’re a normal part of most women’s menstrual cycles. In most cases, you’re blissfully unaware of these fluid-filled sacs, as they quickly resolve themselves. In some cases, however, the cysts can become too numerous or too large, which can lead...

There’s a good reason why people flock to Colorado during the winter — we deliver up the winter goods. If you’re pregnant during this time, there are a few things you need to consider to ensure that you and your unborn child weather the winter safely. Here at Associates in...

From causing you to gain weight to preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), there’s a wide range of myths that surround the world of birth control. While some myths may have merit, we prefer that you get the facts straight from us. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, our team of...

There’s no way around it — fat can be awfully stubborn. If you’ve been cutting calories and sweating it out through exercise, and you’re still left with stubborn pockets of fat, SmartLipo can bridge the gap to your ideal body shape. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, our team of...

The world of birth control doesn’t lack for options, which can make choosing the right one for your health, your lifestyle, and your goals a little difficult. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Colorado Springs, Colorado, our team of gynecologic experts wants to help you make an informed decision...

Most women develop ovarian cysts as a normal part of ovulation without even knowing it, and the cysts typically resolve on their own. For 8% of premenopausal women, however, ovarian cysts can present problems and require medical intervention. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, our team of gynecologic experts offers...

While turning to plastic surgery for the more visible parts of the body is common, women are also able to address more private areas, including their labias. In fact, in 2019, nearly 13,000 women in the United States opted for labiaplasty. At Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Jack Tubbs...

When it comes to surgical intervention, the goal is to remedy your problem in the least invasive way possible. The introduction of laparoscopy answered that call in innumerable ways and has been widely used since the early 1990s to address a wide range of gynecological problems. Since 2005, the process...

Winters here in Colorado are notoriously long, but summer never fails to make its annual appearance. If you’re looking forward to the warmer months, but dreading the more revealing clothing, we can help with our minimally invasive body contouring. At Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Jack Tubbs and our...

You’re prepared to experience hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings during menopause. But chances are you’re not ready for a problem that affects nearly half of all menopausal women: painful intercourse due to vaginal atrophy. If you struggle with painful sex after you reach menopause, we have an exceptional,...