Women’s Health Category
Why all pregnant mothers should receive the Pertussis vaccination!
The importance of why all pregnant women should get the Whooping Cough(Pertussis) shot (Tdap) in EVERY pregnancy In recent years,…
Fatigue
FATIGUE – one of the most common complaints I hear as a Primary Care Physician By Gabrielle Klein, MD Complaints…
Breastfeeding Problem Solving-Dr. Rosner
Many pregnant women are interested in breastfeeding their soon-to-be-born babies, but as the realities of mothering a newborn develop, they become discouraged by the problems they begin to encounter. The purpose of this article is to delineate some common issues that may come up in order to be able to deal with them proactively, before they lead to the mother becoming frustrated to the point that she is ready to give up on breastfeeding entirely. As there are no diagrams, it is meant to educate on some key points but does not replace consulting a more extensive book on the subject or a real live lactation consultant for more explicit instructions.
Breast cancer screening
BREAST CANCER SCREENING OVERVIEW — Cancer screening refers to the use of tests to detect cancer at an early stage, before it causes symptoms and hopefully at a time when it is curable. More than
Cervical cancer screening
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING OVERVIEW — The Pap smear is a common test used to screen women for cervical precancer or cancer. However, most abnormal Pap smears are not due to cancer, but rather caused by infection or low estrogen levels.
Postmenopausal hormone therapy
POSTMENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY OVERVIEW — Menopause is defined as the time in a woman’s life, usually between 45 and 55 years, when the ovaries stop producing eggs and menstrual periods end. The average age of menopause is between 50 and 51 years.
Ovarian cysts
OVARIAN CYST OVERVIEW — Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovary (show figure 1). Ovarian cysts occur commonly in women of all ages. Some women with ovarian cysts have pain or pelvic pressure, while others have no symptoms. Irregular menstrual periods are not usually related to an ovarian cyst.
Miscarriage
INTRODUCTION — A miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends before the fetus is able to live outside the uterus. A brief review of the events of early pregnancy will help in the understanding of miscarriage.
A woman’s reproductive system includes the uterus (including the cervix), two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, and the vagina. The fallopian tubes are a pair of hollowed tubes that run from each side of the uterus to the ovaries (show figure 1). Once a month, an egg is released by one of the ovaries and travels down the fallopian tube. If the egg is fertilized in the tube by the male’s sperm, pregnancy begins.
Menstrual cycle disorders (absent and irregular periods)
INTRODUCTION — Menstrual cycle disorders can cause a woman’s periods to be absent or infrequent. Although some women do not mind missing their menstrual period, these changes should always be discussed with a healthcare provider because they can signal underlying medical conditions and potentially have long-term health consequences. A woman who misses more than three menstrual periods (either consecutively or over the course of a year) should see a healthcare provider.
Painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea)
INTRODUCTION — Painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea, is one of the most common gynecologic problems. Most women begin having dysmenorrhea during adolescence, usually within four to five years of the first menstrual period. Painful periods become less common as women age.