by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 31, 2020 | Fertility
As this article in Oprah Magazine states, “Infertility doesn’t discriminate.” However, there is a common misconception that infertility doesn’t exist in the black community. Though, as reported by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in this article,...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 17, 2020 | Fertility
Endometriosis- Maybe you have heard of it, maybe you know someone who has it, or maybe you’ve even been diagnosed with it yourself. Endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and even though it’s a significant contributor to infertility, you may...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 5, 2020 | Fertility
Last week, we covered the important topic of fibroids and fertility. This week, we are diving into the facts about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and fertility. Though PCOS is fairly common, affecting between 8%–10% of reproductive age women (18-44), medical experts...
by Shannon M. Clark | Oct 3, 2020 | Life and Health After 40, Motherhood
Dr. Shannon M. Clark discusses all things skin cancer with dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Deaver Peterson, of The Pearl Dermatology! Watch the full video at the end! What is melanoma? Melanoma is a less common form of skin cancer with about 200,000 new diagnoses...
by Shannon M. Clark | Sep 27, 2020 | Fertility
I am a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies with roles and a clinician, educator, and researcher. My practice is academic and evidence-based, which means I practice according to the most recent proven...