Women suffering from reproductive diseases like endometriosis can experience painful emotional and physical effects of their periods. “People don’t realize how debilitating it can be for women suffering from endometriosis,” said Dr. Jaime Arruda. “There’s a stigma attached to painful periods or female problems.”
Colorado has had success getting long-term, effective birth control to teenagers after they give birth, according to the CDC. “It’s exciting to see it paying off,” said Dr. Stephanie Teal, a CU School of Medicine ob-gyn.
CU OB-GYN doctors use a revolutionary non-invasive DNA blood test, carrying no risk or pain to detect genetic abnormalities in contrast to amniocentesis and risk of pregnancy loss.
Cell-free DNA blood-screening method offered by University of Colorado OB-GYN doctors revolutionizes prenatal testing for birth defects.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Days bring awareness to infection testing as a routine pregnancy test for your health and your baby and a good thing to keep in mind.
Research revealing how eliminating a gene in mice reduces obesity and may be applied to humans has gained international attention and has the promise of advancing OB-GYN care.
A new study headed by University of Colorado OB-GYN researcher James McManaman manipulates an obesity gene in mice that could affect human obesity and OB-GYN care.
Many people search the Internet for medical information during pregnancy. Dr. Erickson cites her sources & how to tell if a medical website is trustworthy.
In the United States, it’s called a shot. In the United Kingdom, it’s called a jab. In either place, when it is flu season and you are pregnant, it’s called a good idea.
Many forms of exercise are acceptable throughout pregnancy. However, you may need to consider some adjustments to your routine – reducing routines while keeping well hydrated.
