Lochia, or Postpartum Bleeding: What Do You Need to Know?
Experiencing some postpartum bleeding, or lochia, is normal. Dr. Tonick reviews postpartum bleeding symptoms that may require medical attention.
Women’s Health & Lifestyle
Managing Endometriosis Symptoms with Home and Alternative Remedies
Pelvic pain specialist Dr. Amy Markese shares tips for taking an active role in managing endometriosis symptoms & pain with home & alternative treatments.
Googling OBGYN Near Me?
Peace of mind is worth a lot. Finding an OBGYN with the expertise you need and who provides quality, compassionate care you can trust may be worth a drive.
Less Paps + More HPV Vaccination = Less Cancer
Medical professionals interpreting modern research are finding that annual Pap screenings may produce unnecessary anxiety and cost for women without reducing cervical cancer risk.
Pap Smear Guidelines for Women Over Age 30
Progress has brought about recent guideline changes concerning Pap smear testing for women age 30 or older, making it possible to go five years between tests.
Is a Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Right for You?
Dr. Bastow discusses the minimally invasive approach to hysterectomies, and why this technique should be the new norm. Minimally invasive surgeries improve outcomes while minimizing pain and recovery time.
The Benefits of Having Surgery at a Teaching Hospital
Dr. Conageski discusses the reasons that surgery patients benefit from the presence of resident physicians - doctors completing specialty post-graduate study - in the operating room.
Why Evidence Based Medicine Matters
Evidence based medicine is a science-based approach to healthcare. Well-founded research should be the guiding force behind every doctor’s medical decisions, but that’s not always the case.
Home Ovulation Kits – Where’s the Value?
Recent years have seen a proliferation of apps, devices & test kits that tell women when they are fertile and promise to help them conceive. Do these devices live up to their claims?
Vaccination Nation: The Argument for Vaccination has Science on its Side
As Americans, we see few dreaded infectious diseases anymore. Dr. Santoro explains why widespread vaccination for common infectious diseases is the safe, socially responsible and smart decision.
Is Your Surgeon Good Enough for You?
Going under the knife is a big decision for any patient. But almost as important is assessing and selecting the best surgeon, which can be challenging. Ask these questions to find out if your surgeon should operate on you.
Facebook Bragging About Weight Loss After Pregnancy
In this video, Dr. Jaime Arruda discusses safe postpartum weight loss. Although some women post weight loss photos on Facebook quickly after giving birth, everyone gains & loses weight differently during & after pregnancy.
HPV Vaccine: Why Women Aren’t Preventing Cervical Cancer
Dr. Chesney Thompson says the HPV vaccine is available, safe and the numbers are very compelling for its efficaciousness. Yet in 2012, only a third of teenage girls had taken the required three doses. Why the resistance?
Morcellation Risks in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy & Fibroid Removal
In this video, Dr. Arruda explains the risk of power morcellation spreading cancer during laparoscopic hysterectomy or fibroid removal and how women should evaluate that risk.
Four Core Symptoms of Menopause
In this video, Dr. Santoro discusses the core symptoms of menopause: hot flashes & night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty with sleep, and adverse moods.
Highlights From the 14th World Congress on Menopause
Dr. Santoro reports on the latest on hormone delivery, weight gain, ovarian aging, early menopause, hot flashes and ovarian cancer that affect fertility.
Extreme Flu Danger for Pregnant Women: Get Your Flu Shot
A flu season that is hospitalizing an inordinately high number of pregnant women, plus pregnant Colorado women avoiding the flu vaccine equals trouble for mother and child.
Contraception: There’s an App for That
Cell phone apps help adolescents and young women who know they need to take the pill, don’t want to get pregnant, and are invested in doing what they can to keep that from happening.
Are You Thinking About Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding has many benefits for a child, yet it's often difficult for a mother to breastfeed for the recommended period of time. Here are some tips on overcoming breastfeeding problems.
Sense of Search: Medical Information on the Web
Many people search the Internet for medical information during pregnancy. Dr. Erickson cites her sources & how to tell if a medical website is trustworthy.
Pregnant? Get Your Flu Shot!
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.
Exercise During Pregnancy
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.
Wash Your Hands, Please!
Once your baby comes home, people will want to touch, hold and play with them. To keep everyone healthy, they will need to wash their hands a lot. Even you.
What to do Before Getting Pregnant
Thinking about trying to become pregnant? Ensure your health is the best it can be through diet & exercise, quit smoking and start a daily prenatal vitamin.
The Estrogen Puzzle: Revisiting the Women’s Health Initiative
Few studies have inspired more controversy than the Women’s Health Initiative’s principal research findings, which will be 10 years old as of July 2012.