Background on Hysterectomies Each year more than half a million women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy, or surgical removal of the uterus. One in three women will experience the surgical procedure before she turns 60. Hysterectomy is the second most common surgical procedure for women … [Read more...]
Gynecology
HPV Education is the First Step Towards Making the Right Decision
There has been a great deal of controversy about HPV, which stands for Human Pappilloma Virus. While a large number of pediatricians and gynecologists are recommending the vaccine, many parents are confused about the virus due to false information and fake incidents placed on social media websites … [Read more...]
When Should My Daughter Have Her First Gynecological Exam?
As an OB/GYN doctor, I am often asked by my patients, "When should I bring in my daughter for her first gynecological exam?" While there is no concrete answer to this question, I hope this response will provide guidance and some peace of mind. The pediatrician will usually care for your daughter … [Read more...]
The Facts About the HPV Vaccine
HPV Vaccine Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can lead to cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, and genital warts. Thanks to a new vaccine called GARDASIL®, women can now protect themselves from certain types of this potentially dangerous disease. “As the first vaccine … [Read more...]
Gardasil: Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Associated OB/GYN physicians offer "Gardasil," the vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, for the prevention of cervical, vulvar and vaginal pre-cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and for the prevention of genital warts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved … [Read more...]