Women's Health
20
Oct
2011
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WebMD Health -
Doctors need to recommend the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help increase the number of girls getting immunized, according to CDC researchers. ...
07
Oct
2011
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WebMD Health -
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09
Sep
2011
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WebMD Health -
One or two doses of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer may be just as effective as three doses, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute. ...
22
Aug
2011
DNA tests that detect the most virulent strains of human papilloma virus, or HPV, may find more advanced precancerous cells that can lead to cervical cancer than traditional Pap smears, a new study shows. ...
22
Aug
2011
The experimental drug olaparib, which has been shown to be effective in treating ovarian cancer in patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, also appears to work in some patients without the mutations. ...
15
Jul
2011
Clinicians with experience managing diabetes in pregnancy were occasionally less than charitable in speculating that poorly-controlled gestational diabetes might have played a role here. We didn’t read the height of the mother, but the newspaper reported: “JaMichael, whose father is 6-foot-7, was likely to be transferred Monday from the neonatal…
07
Jul
2011
In a recent press release, Banner Health speaks about their recent decision to ban elective inductions of labor and elective repeat Caesarian sections before 39 weeks of pregnancy (seven days before the due date). A recent article at AZCentral.com reports this as a positive and innovative development. It is a…
03
Jul
2011
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Robin Parks, MS -
Most women experience hot flashes at some point before or after menopause, when their estrogen levels are declining. While some women have few to no hot flashes, others have them numerous times each day. If hot flashes are disrupting your sleep or daily life, you are no doubt looking for…
13
Jun
2011
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Robin Parks, MS -
What is menopause? What is perimenopause? Menopause is the point in a woman's life when she has not had a menstrual period for 1 year. Menopause marks the end of the childbearing years. It is sometimes called “the change of life.” For most women, menopause happens around age 50, but…
18
Apr
2011
Oral contraceptives are wonderful for convenient, effective birth control. They are also great for improving your complexion and shortening your menstrual cycle. However, they can be hazardous to your sexual response. Studies have shown that taking oral estrogen, as well as Nuvaring, can cause increased production of Sex Hormone Binding…
11
Apr
2011
There is good news for women who choose to relieve their menopausal symptoms by starting bioidentical hormone therapy. The August, 2010 issue of OB-Gyn News detailed a study that found younger women (in their 50’s) who start hormone therapy, and take it for 5 years, have a 30-40% reduction in…
08
Apr
2011
Have you ever wondered at what age your daughter should visit a gynecologist? Although it is recommended that a woman begin receiving pap smears at the age of 21, experts across the board, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), agree that teenage girls should first visit a…
