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Category Archives: Obstetrics
What is Emergency Contraception and how does it work?
Emergency contraceptive pills are becoming more widely available to men and women. Plan B One-Step, a brand of emergency contraception, is now available to all ages in the United States and is sold Two-pill versions of emergency contraception are still sold … Continue reading
Surgical Menopause Linked to Steeper Cognitive Decline
A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th annual meeting studied the effects of early surgical menopause on cognitive function. Results show that early surgical menopause leads to a steeper cognitive decline than natural menopause. The study analyzed … Continue reading
Diagnosis of Babies with Trisomy 13
How is Trisomy 13 Diagnosed? Due to the fact that Trisomy 13 has a distinctive set of physical characteristics, a doctor may be able make a diagnoses simply by performing a physical examination. The risk of Trisomy 13 does not … Continue reading
Facts about Patau Syndrome
If you or someone you know has recently undergone tubal ligation reversal you probably have concerns about how this procedure can influence the health of a pregnancy. Particularly as women get older and undergo procedures like a tubal ligation reversal … Continue reading
Time to have an HSG
When to Have an HSG after a Tubal Reversal? HSG is the best method to determine the tubal patency (if the tubes are open). It is not recommended to have a HSG too soon after a tubal reversal surgery. Most … Continue reading
Endometrial Ablation (burning off of endometriosis tissue)
What is Endometrial Ablation for the management of endometriosis or ovarian cysts? For a patient with endometriosis, and especially when ovarian cysts related to endometriosis are found (an endometrioma), managing endometriosis and ovarian cysts is effective for both reducing pain … Continue reading
The Option of Needle Aspiration in Managing Ovarian Cysts
When is needle aspiration the best option to manage ovarian cyst(s)? About 6% of women will have an ovarian cyst after menopause. Factors such as age, menopausal status, size, and type of an ovarian cyst will determine the proper management … Continue reading
