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Over 65,000 myomectomies are performed every year in the U.S

The conventional approach to myomectomy is open surgery, through a large abdominal incision.2 After cutting around and removing each uterine fibroid, the surgeon must carefully repair the uterine wall to minimize potential uterine bleeding, infection and scarring. A new category of minimally invasive myomectomy, da Vinci ® Myomectomy, combines the best of open and laparoscopic surgery. [...]


1/3 of all U.S. Women will have a hysterectomy by age 60

A wide variety of benign (non-cancerous) conditions may affect a woman’s reproductive system, which consists of the uterus, vagina, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Most of these conditions affect the uterus, which is the hollow, muscular organ that holds a baby as it grows inside of a pregnant woman. Common types of gynecologic conditions – such [...]


Common Symptoms of Endometriosis

If you have endometriosis, you may have one or more of these symptoms: Cramps and menstrual pain Pelvic pain Pain during sexual intercourse Infertility – trouble getting pregnant(endometriosis) Find out more about Endometriosis and treatment options.  


Advantages of da Vinci Hysterectomy Minimally Invasive Surgery

Treatment for fibroid tumors, heavy bleeding, pelvic pain are some of the conditions that lead to a hysterectomy when other treatments fail. Compared to traditional surgery, da Vinci hysterectomy surgery offers the potential for: Fewer complications Less blood loss A shorter hospital stay Low risk of infection Faster recovery and return to normal activities Less [...]


Specializing in urodynamics and bladder incontinence, Dr. Elizabeth Dacus is a Charleston community player

Dr. Elizabeth Dacus is a southern girl born and raised as well as a proud Clemson Tiger fan.  She is a graduate of Clemson University, graduating Cum Laude in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Cum Laude again in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.  She then moved to Charleston, SC to attend [...]


Dr Stroud specializes in menopausal and post-menopausal treatment in Charleston

Dr. Nancy Stroud was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended the renowned Wellesley College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics.  She then went on to Tufts University Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts where she obtained her degree in medicine.  She and her family relocated to Charleston, SC in 1982 where she attended The Medical University of South Carolina for [...]


Charleston’s gynecologist for over 28 years: Dr. Day

Dr. Richard Day has been practicing in the greater Charleston area for over 28 years.  He was born and raised in Surrey, England, and from there he attended the University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Science with honors in Genetics.  He then went on to study at the University of London’s Cardiothoracic [...]


Charleston get ready for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

October is National Breast Cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States aside from skin cancer. Nearly 200 thousand new cases are expected to be diagnosed this year. Our doctors at Seasons OBGYN are experts in the field of detection and prevention of breast cancer. For more [...]