by Juliet MD | Nov 23, 2009 | Obstetrics
Have you ever heard of preeclampsia? I chose this topic because recently I had several patients who were diagnosed with this syndrome and most of them had no idea of what this disease meant for them or for their unborn child. Simply, Preeclampsia is a type of high...
by Juliet MD | Nov 16, 2009 | Gynecology, Reproductive Health
I had a patient today who insisted on staying on birth control because she was terrified of getting pregnant. She’s fifty three. I have come to realize that many women believe, fiercely, that they are still fertile way into their 40s and 50s. They believe...
by Juliet MD | Aug 26, 2009 | Relationships, Sexual Health
Interestingly enough, even as a gynecologist, I hear a lot about erectile dysfunction (ED)—the inability to achieve or maintain an erection to complete sexual activity. Women do get frustrated when their sexual partners cannot perform. Keep in mind, men suffer from...
by Juliet MD | Jun 17, 2009 | General Health
A myomectomy is another option for the treatment of leiomyomas (lie-o-my-o-mas), generally known as fibroids. This too can be done via an abdominal incision, laparoscopically or via the vagina. The location, size, number of fibroids and the desire to preserve future...
by Juliet MD | Jun 17, 2009 | Gynecology, Sexual Health
Most women are terrified of Human papillomavirus (HPV). But, once you enter the world of sex, an infection with HPV is almost inevitable. If you have one lifetime partner, who in turn, has only had sexual relations with you, you might have a shot. Keep in mind that...
