The 2012 Flu season is upon us! Pregnant patients need the Flu Vaccine! We have ordered as many Influenza (Flu) vaccines as available to our office for the upcoming flu season, which extends from October through May. Both the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) strongly […]
Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disease in older populations, which leads to about two million fractures annually in the US. It is a silent disorder, characterized by decreased bone strength, predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone strength reflects two major features, bone density and bone quality. Bone quality includes such factors as the […]
The first large follow up study has come from Australia , where the HPV vaccine Gardasil is provided for free with over 70% of patients between 12and 18 receiving all 3 doses since the vaccine program began in 2007. There was noted to be a 50% reduction in the incidence of severe pre-cancerous changes on […]
It has long been known that vitamin D and calcium are essential elements needed to maintain bone structure and integrity. As better health and nutrition have become more important focuses in our lives, supplements have become more popular, especially vitamins such as vitamin D. Vitamin D can be measured by blood testing in the form […]
There are numerous bodily and emotional changes that can occur during the week prior to the onset of menses (period) and resolve within the first few days of menses. Bodily symptoms can be numerous including bloating, fatigue, water retention, and breast tenderness. Emotional changes include anger, increased tension, irritability, sadness, and anxiety. Several different organizations, […]
Perimenopause refers to the years preceding menopause (peri = “around”). Roughly coinciding with ages 35-52, this transition period from reproductive life to post reproductive life is caused by a change in the way the ovaries produce their hormones which leads to menstrual cycle changes. The ovary of a reproductive aged woman, under the pituitary gland’s […]
The IUD is a small device inserted into the cavity of the uterus at an in-office visit. It can remain there for five to ten years depending on the type. This method of birth control is long lasting and essentially maintenance free. When choosing a birth control method it is important to consider how easy […]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus which can infect both the cells of the skin and mucosal surfaces of the genital area. For many years, HPV has been known to cause genital warts. With the advent of DNA technology and years of research, HPV has been proven to be the cause of many […]
In 2002, both women’s and the medical community’s perception of hormonal replacement was turned upside down due to risks published through a study called the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) . The study led to great panic and an immediate squelching of the widespread use of hormones. Since 2002, many studies have evolved. Studies have reinforced […]
Fibrocystic changes are the most common form of breast lumps in women age 30 to 50. The condition is benign (non-cancerous). Physicians in our practice do not like to refer to this as “fibrocystic disease” since it occurs in over 50% of women in this age group. We like to refer to it as “fibrocystic […]
