A common misconception I have discovered with many patients is the belief that when a pap smear is done, it includes a check for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). This is NOT the case. In our office, the pap smear is done soley to rule out abnormal cells on the cervix. If requested, a check for … [Read more...]
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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...]
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...]