Title: Study: No Need to Delay Pregnancy After MiscarriageCategory:
Health NewsCreated: 8/6/2010 10:14:00 AMLast Editorial Review:
8/6/2010 10:14:47 AM
Dr. Mark Scheinberg, M.D., is announcing the recent launch of The
Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology. The Center is devoted to
empowering women and providing them with knowledge, choice, and
alternatives through cosmetic gynecology. “As an
OB/GYN, I’ve encountered many patients over the years that
complained about the appearance or changes in the sensation and the
[...]
Many patients who are trying to conceive or are pregnant wonder if
they should receive a flu shot. The answer to that
question is yes. For more information see: www.flu.gov
Infertility blog introduction is a introduction to a normal blog
that helps people increase fertility and addresses the trouble
getting pregnant many people face
I Am More Than My Infertility, 7 Proven Tools for Turning a Life
Crisis into a Personal Breakthrough is not a guidebook for becoming
pregnant. It is a book to help you find yourself in the midst of
whatever you are facing. It is a book of hope and healing, and can
be a life-changing gift you give yourself.
Again, a post from a while back, but it felt right to post it this
week… There is an old Yiddish folktale that goes something
like this: A man goes to the rabbi and complains about the fact
that his house is so loud that he can never think. His
wife is always bitching about [...]
Since I’m currently on hiatus from the clinic while I recover
from the ectopic pregnancy surgery I’ve been taking care of
other health issues that have been ignored the last couple of
years. I went for a physical, had my teeth cleaned, and today had
an ultrasound on a strange lump I noticed in my [...]
What is acupuncture? It is a form of holistic healthcare that is
used to prevent and treat certain diseases as well as relieve pain
and anesthetize patients for surgery. Research shows that this
began in China and has been practiced for more than 5,000 years.
The earliest account of this is found in the [...]
Doctors say they have used a genetically engineered herpes virus to
treat successfully patients with head and neck cancer.Â
 A London hospital trial of 17 patients found that use
of the virus alongside chemotherapy and radiotherapy helped kill
the tumours in most patients. It works by getting into cancer
cells, killing them from the inside, and also [...]
Title: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy (STDs)Category:
Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/31/2005 4:59:00 AMLast Editorial
Review: 12/9/2010
During pregnancy, don't pin your hopes on the results of a cervical
exam.
If you can maintain a certain weight within the desired limits, you
tend to look younger by six years. Now, isn’t
that great but weight is an issue for many and it is
very difficult staying tied  down to the desired
weight. Drinking lots of water helps in many ways. We
have often heard the good points [...]
A common theme in conversations with my women friends and
colleagues lately is connection. As a collective, we midlife women
want to hang with others like us. We crave face time vs online time
and safe rooms to vent, rant, howl, holler, and hallelujah if the
spirit moves us. I’m honored to say that I’ve [...]
Grants are available for abstinence-only and comprehensive
education programs for teen pregnancy and STI prevention.
It's easy to stay fit during your pregnancy with four simple
strengthening exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere, no
equipment required. These functional "4 for Life" exercises
comprise a mini full-body conditioning routine that will help you
maintain strength, prevent some of the aches and pains of pregnancy
and prepare for delivery of your baby. The four exercises are:
squats to work the lower body, push-ups for the upper body, pelvic
tilts for the abdominals, and back extensions for the muscles of
the spine. By learning to handle your own body weight, you develop
fundamental muscle strength and become more efficient in the way
you move throughout the day. Always remember to check with your
doctor first, but if you are a healthy, active woman you can
generally cont...
A few months ago, Constance McMillen, a young woman from
Mississippi, made international headlines after her school forbade
her from attending her prom because she wanted to wear a tuxedo and
go with her girlfriend. Rather than letting this young …
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American Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Current Opinion in Oncology
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy can be caused by yeast
infections, bacterial vaginosis and certain STDs. Any pregnant
woman who experiences abnormal vaginal discharge should talk to her
health care provider.Contributor: Jody MorsePublished: Aug 18, 2010
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Choosing an IVF center should be based on more than their success
rates. Many patients assume that they should go to the IVF center
with the best success rates. Although a reported high IVF success
rate is important, an infertility center with a good track record
with patients with similar fertility conditions as your own [...]
Once again, the media has taken a study and made it out to be
something it's not. If you read the New York Times online, you
might have come across this headline: "Old Maxim of Fertility and
Stress Is Reversed."...Read Full Post
There are literally hundreds of different body lotions on the
market today. The texture of body lotions vary from light and silky
to thick and greasy. Dry skin is a common problem among women. Dry
skin can result from many different health conditions from thyroid
disorders to Sjogren's syndrome to menopause. Whether your skin is
just a little bit dry or so dry it feels like sandpaper, you've
probably bought and used a few types of body lotions.
What's your favorite body lotion?...Read Full Post
Researchers have discovered clues that may help identify which
people with depression are at risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine
In June, we wrote about the FDA’s Advisory
Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs recommendation to approve
ulipristal acetate (brand name “ella”) for emergency
contraception. On Friday, the FDA did approve the drug, as a
prescription-only emergency contraceptive to be taken up to 120
hours (5 days) after contraceptive failure/unprotected sex.
Existing “Plan B”-type emergency contraception [...]
Being a woman entails a lot of health problems. A
woman’s body is more complicated than men. As
such, women are prone to acquiring more diseases than men.
Thankfully, advancements in medicine and science have given way to
different health tests for women. Learn more of these tests and
identify what else you need to [...]
Yesterday I went to the Tomato Art Fest here in Nashville. It was
almost 100 degrees out, and I was coated head to toe in sunscreen
(good thing, because there was practically no shade). I really
enjoyed much of the tomato art at the Art & Invention Gallery,
especially the handful of pieces that made [...]
August 16th, 2010 A new study from the journal Pediatrics finds
that girls are beginning to develop breasts at the early age of 7
or 8. These results support the findings of a 1997 study that
noted... Please visit the Healthy Moms for the complete article.
Although the use of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and
transplantation has lead to 13 live births in women with lymphoma
or solid tumors, this method of fertility preservation may be
unsafe for patients with leukemia, according to a recent study.
