In english, what is preeclampsia?

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...
Old Eggs?

Old Eggs?

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...
Keep the uterus, get rid of the fibroids

Keep the uterus, get rid of the fibroids

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...

HPV

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...