Cordelia Nwankwo

Buford, WY

Dr. Cordelia Nwankwo is a board-certified OB/GYN in Washington, DC. She’s a native of Dallas, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nwankwo continued her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, one of the busiest high-risk obstetrics programs in the country.

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Pregnancy loss is awful for everyone, but what about people dealing with conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Not only does PCOS cause a...

October 28, 2024

If you have ever complained to your doctor about fatigue, irregular periods, and weight gain, there is a good chance that you were tested...

June 30, 2024

Let’s get the basic facts out of the way: It is no fun getting a urinary tract infection (UTI). It is also no fun...

June 19, 2024

If you’ve ever had an “oops” moment after having unprotected sex or a slip-up with your regular form of birth control, you might be...

June 3, 2024

Let’s say it a few times together and get it out of the way: Butt cramps. Butt cramps. Butt cramps! Whew. Okay. We...

May 6, 2024

You’ve just given birth, and let’s be real: sex with your partner is probably the last thing on your mind. While you have...

April 12, 2024

Stretch marks: they’re often a newly pregnant woman’s biggest concern as it relates to their changing body during the prenatal period. While stretch...

April 12, 2024

When a new baby is born, it is a time of rebirth for the mother, too. This may include navigating challenges in your...

April 12, 2024

You might be familiar with the basic rules for eating during pregnancy — like avoiding raw meat or seafood, waiting to enjoy deli...

April 12, 2024

These days, no matter where you are in your fertility journey, trying to conceive can be stressful. Even if you’re going for it...

April 3, 2024

Going to the doctor for an annual physical is one of the many responsibilities that fall under the “adulting” umbrella. If you’re a...

February 28, 2024

Yeast infections. They’re so common, yet they’re such a (literal) pain.  While most healthy vaginas have yeast, an infection can occur when too...

February 12, 2024

About 1 in 10 people in the U.S. have the hormonal condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Given its prevalence, there are thousands of blogs,...

January 29, 2024

PCOS — or polycystic ovary syndrome — is an endocrine (hormonal) condition that comes with a plethora of unwelcome symptoms. Specifically, PCOS occurs when the body’s...

January 22, 2024

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