The uterus is designed for one function and one function only: to allow women the unique and special ability to develop, nurture, and eventually deliver human life. To facilitate this function, the uterus is composed of two types of tissues: Endometrium - lining of the uterus, that allows a … [Read more...]
Gynecology
Oh, No! Not Another Bladder Infection?!?!
Have you ever had that feeling? The pain with urination, the feeling that you still have to go to the bathroom right after you’re done? Does it seem like it happens all the time? The terms bladder infection, urinary tract infection (UTI) or cystitis are used interchangeably in the medical world. … [Read more...]
Does Your Daughter Experience Painful Periods?
[frame_right][/frame_right]Does your teenage daughter complain of painful menstruation every month? At times is she even missing school because of these painful periods? Did you know that this is the most common gynecologic complaint of adolescent females? Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, … [Read more...]
Endometrial Ablation: 90 Seconds Can Be Liberating
The other day I walked into the examining room to see a patient for an annual exam. As I greeted her, she immediately thanked me for offering her a 90 second procedure that she felt was liberating and had changed her life. One year ago, she underwent a simple office procedure called Novasure. … [Read more...]
Fighting Osteoporosis With Prolia
An osteoporotic fracture will affect 50% of women after the age of 50. Fortunately, we have the ability to diagnose this condition early (with a Dexa-bone densitometry machine) and now treat it. The gold standard treatment is with the Bisphosphonate medications (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, … [Read more...]
BRCA: Are You and Your family at Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer?
Understanding the BRCA 1 and 2 Gene Mutation - Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HOBC) Almost every one of us has known a close family member or friend that has been affected by breast or ovarian cancer. We have seen the devastation that it has taken on patients and their loved ones. In the … [Read more...]
To Douche or Not to Douche?
[frame_left][/frame_left]As a gynecologist, one of the most common complaints from women is a complaint of vaginal discharge with odor or itching. There are a plethora of over the counter creams and ointments that claim to improve these symptoms. Some of the options being offered can be effective … [Read more...]
Fosamax : Good or Bad?
Osteoporosis is a growing health problem in our aging population. The death secondary from complications of a hip fracture are equal to the death from breast cancer in our country. [frame_right][/frame_right]Fosamax is the first of four medications that have been developed in our fight against … [Read more...]
da Vinci Myomectomy: Removing Fibroids With Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fibroid tumors are one of the most common reasons women undergo hysterectomies. In fact, one in every four women have fibroid tumors. Most fibroids are not problematic, but when fibroids become large or are located in certain areas of the uterus, fibroids can become bothersome. They cause heavy … [Read more...]
Is Postmenopausal Bleeding Normal?
I was inspired to write a blog post on postmenopausal bleeding due to one of my patient's recent experiences. My patient came in to our OB/GYN office for her pap smear and exam. It had been two years since I had seen her in the office. She was postmenopausal and had only some spotting which had … [Read more...]