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Gyno Myths (3)

I can get pregnant at any time in my menstrual cycle

Category: Gyno Myths
Posted On Thursday, 19 July 2012
We’re fertile at the ovulatory time in our cycle, which with regular menstrual cycles, is around cycle day 14. This is approximately 2 weeks from...
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Does a Pelvic Exam Mean Pap Test

Category: Gyno Myths
Posted On Monday, 23 April 2012
False.  The speculum exam is just a way we can look at the
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Does Tubal Ligation Effect Your Periods

Category: Gyno Myths
Posted On Sunday, 26 February 2012
False.  Tubal ligation is the destruction of some portion of the fallopian tubes, for the purpose of sterilization.  Our actual menstrual flow is regu...
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Gynecologic/Women's Health Concerns (31)

When does my teenage daughter need a Pap smear?

Posted On Sunday, 02 June 2013
As a practicing Ob/Gyn providing healthcare for female patients, I often get this question from mothers regarding their tween/teenage daughters.  Tho...
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Tidbits on your Gynecologic Healthcare...Throughout the week!

Posted On Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Breast/Nipple Discharge? Though most cases of nipple discharge (especially occurring with stimulation or expression of the breast) are benign (n...
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Are my Hormones 'Out of Whack'? ... Understanding Female Hormonal Imbalance

Posted On Sunday, 05 May 2013
  Commonly patients present with irregularities in their menstrual period, irritability or mood swings, bloating, fluid retention or weight gain, h...
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The Fear of Breast Cancer from Hormone Therapy Use ... Putting your personal risks into perspective

Posted On Sunday, 21 April 2013
  In discussing the concerns of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) with patients in the office, it’s evident that ‘the fear’ of developing breast cance...
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"But Doctor, Can I even get Pregnant?"

Posted On Sunday, 10 March 2013
  As an Ob/Gyn physician, it’s not uncommon for me to hear the question from patients, “Am I actually ABLE to conceive?”  For some women who are plan...
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Obstetrical Concerns (10)

Understanding the negative stigma of Genital Herpes...It's the Newborn who's at greatest risk

Posted On Sunday, 16 June 2013
  Understandably, for many persons, a new diagnosis of genital herpes may lead to feelings of shock, shame, guilt or embarrassment. Often times, pati...
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What does 'Natural Birth' mean to You?

Posted On Sunday, 19 May 2013
  A natural birthing experience is desired by many expecting mothers…But what does ‘Natural Birth’ really mean?  For some women it means a vaginal bi...
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"Is breastfeeding really better for my baby?"...The Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Infant

Posted On Sunday, 07 April 2013
Expecting and new mothers are faced with many decisions in preparation for the care of their newborn baby, the decision to breastfeed, being among o...
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Feeling Your Baby Move...For the first time!

Posted On Sunday, 24 February 2013
  An exciting time for expecting parents is the first sensation of fetal movement, medically termed ‘quickening’.  Though fetal movement can be seen ...
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Have you considered seeing a Certified Nurse-Midwife for your pregnancy/delivery?

Posted On Sunday, 13 January 2013
What is a Certified Nurse-Midwife? More and more women in the US are choosing a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) for their pregnancy, birth, postpartum,...
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