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There is compelling evidence that combining an exercise program with a healthy diet can help prevent many diseases, decrease the symptoms of many chronic diseases, and prolong life. Read More >>

You do not need to live with your problem or limit your social contact. There are treatment options and management solutions to help you lead your life the way you prefer. Read More >>

Bladder training drills are a very effective way to improve or control the urge to void without drugs. Read More >>

An HSG is an x-ray procedure used to examine the inside of the uterus and to see if there are any tubal blockages. Read More >>

The Essure System is used for women who desire an incision-less permanent birth control (female sterilization) by, an occlusion of the fallopian tubes with the use of trans-cervical bilateral insertion of blocking coils in directly into the lumen of the tubes. Read More >>

In a woman's lifetime, one out of every three women will develop a fibroid. Though most women who have fibroids will never need treatment, the treatment of fibroids is the most common reason for gynecological surgery. Read More >>

The first alternative to hormone therapy for treating hot flashes should be a lifestyle approach, such as instituting an exercise regimen or practicing controlled breathing techniques. Read More >>

The FFN is the best independent test to predict preterm labor. The test can be performed between 24 weeks to before 35 weeks. Read More >>

Due to environmental contamination (pollution) the level of Mercury in our food supply has increased to a potentially toxic level and has been linked to illnesses. Though fish is a very healthy food source, predator type fish concentrate the high levels of Mercury. Read More >>

Foodborne disease is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes, or pathogens, can contaminate foods, so there are many different food borne infections. In addition, poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances can cause food borne diseases if they are present in food. Read More >>

Calcium is one of the nutrients most likely to be missing from the American diet, which averages 600 milligrams per day. Only 10% of women 25-50 years old receive 1,000 mg a day as recommended by the National Institute of Health. Read More >>

Before your surgery decision is made, you may need 1 or 2 more visits with us to plan and discuss the various options, risks, benefits and alternatives of surgery. Please let us know if you need to discuss any concerns, involve any other significant others in the decision process, obtain a second opinion, or check back with your primary doctor. Read More >>

Laparoscopy is a special procedure that allows your doctor to look directly at your female reproductive organs to diagnose and possibly treat problems that may not be detected on physical exam, x-rays, or with other tests. With this new technique, many procedures can be performed through tiny incisions that previously could only be done with major open surgery. In most cases, you can go home the same day. Read More >>

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows us to closely examine the inside of the uterus. Hysteroscopy is done without incisions and causes little discomfort. For most women, there is also little risk. It can be used to evaluate abnormal bleeding, scarring, polyps, malformations, fibroids, and infertility. It can also be used to treat certain uterine conditions. There are two different kinds of hysteroscopy: diagnostic hysteroscopy and operative hysteroscopy. Read More >>

The total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) offers women an option that is far less invasive than other surgical approaches. Read More >>

A cesarean section, or a C-section, is an abdominal operation performed to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery is not possible or safe. Incisions are made on the mother's abdomen and uterus to remove the baby. 15 to 25% of all U.S. births are by cesarean section. Read More >>

Approximately one third of pregnant women bleed or spot during the first three months of pregnancy. In the majority of cases, the bleeding is due to implantation, the pregnancy tissue attaching into the wall of the uterus. Such bleeding from placental tissue or the uterine wall usually stops in days or weeks and does not turn into the loss of pregnancy. Read More >>

After 35 weeks into the pregnancy, we recommend for all obstetrical patients to be cultured for GBS, a common type of bacteria in their normal flora that does not cause any problems. Read More >>

Taking a vitamin each day can prevent birth defects. Birth defects are problems that babies are born with. Women should take folic acid each day for a month before getting pregnant, and for the first three months of pregnancy. This will help prevent some birth defects. Read More >>

The Arbitration Agreement provides that all disputes arising from the medical treatment you receive will be submitted to arbitration rather than trial by jury. Read More >>