Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a weakening of the vaginal muscles and tissues leads to a herniation of the vagina, allowing one or more of the pelvic organs to shift from their normal position. Organs that can be affected include the uterus, bladder, rectum, vaginal walls and small intestine. Pelvic weakening is often caused by [...]
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Fetal heart rate monitoring during labor and delivery allows your obstetrician to track the fetal heart rate and rhythm throughout the birthing process. Electronic monitoring provides valuable information about how a baby is tolerating the birthing process. During labor and delivery, your OBGYN or medical professional may use a Doppler transducer to listen to your [...]
Newborn screening tests are important tools used to identify potentially serious disorders that could put your baby at risk. The screening tests are performed on all infants before they leave the hospital after birth. The tests are done between 24 hours and 7 days of age and require a blood sample taken from a small [...]
Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition where blood clots form in veins throughout the body, usually in the deep veins of the legs. Blood clotting, or coagulation, occurs when platelets (a type of blood cell) and specific proteins in plasma (the liquid part of blood) come together to seal off injuries and stop bleeding. [...]
Domestic violence during the holidays is an unfortunate reality, but hardly surprising since intimate partner violence occurs every day. Gynecologists routinely screen all women for intimate partner violence at annual office visits, preconception visits and family planning visits. During pregnancy, most OBGYNs perform screenings at the first prenatal visit, once during each trimester and at [...]
To address sexual problems in women, it’s important to understand common sexual issues and why they occur. Sexual health encompasses all the physical, emotional, mental and social factors that affect sexuality. Each of these plays a role in a woman’s sexual desire and enjoyment. Contrary to what you may read in magazines or hear from [...]
Late night comedians often ridicule premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, but for women who suffer from the condition, it’s no laughing matter. Premenstrual syndrome is a name that describes physical and emotional symptoms that routinely occur in the days leading up to menstruation. Likely caused by fluctuating hormone levels, PMS occurs in the 5 days [...]
Non-cancerous, or benign, breast conditions are often seen in women. Breasts come in many different shapes and sizes and are made up of a combination of fatty tissue, glandular tissue and connective tissue. Benign breast conditions can develop in any area of the breast, producing symptoms that may be mistaken for breast cancer. Fluctuating [...]
Many women travel by car at some point during pregnancy, especially during the holiday season. Lengthy car trips are best taken mid-pregnancy, since complications are more common during the first and third trimesters. Late in pregnancy, after week 28, it may be uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time making car travel more difficult. [...]