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National Women’s Health Week 2006

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Mark your calendar for this year’s?National Women’s Health Week May 14 to 20. ?National Women’s Health Check Up Day on Monday, May 15, 2006 kicks off the week’s celebrations. Make…

Understanding Colposcopy

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

Colposcopy is an in-office procedure used?for?diagnosis, and sometimes treatment, following an abnormal Pap smear.?In most cases, ?abnormal Pap smear results?occur due to?vaginal inflammation or infection.?This is usually confirmed by colposcopy….

Does Estrogen Replacement Therapy Increase Breast Cancer Risk?

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

There are two answers to this question. Find out why there are different answers for certain groups of women using estrogen replacement therapy….

Endometriosis - Real Pain, Real Solutions

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld takes a look at two promising options for relieving the pain associated with endometriosis. Tell me more!…

What is Gallstone Surgery Like?

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Women’s Health Forum: “I’m 20 years old and was just diagnosed with gallstones after having my first attack… I need to have my gall bladder removed but I’m very nervous!…

What to Expect at Your GYN Exam

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

How long has it been since your last GYN examination? If it’s been more than a year, or if you’ve never seen a gynecologist, it might be time for a Pap smear…

Midcyle Pain - Is It Mittelschmerz?

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Have you ever experienced severe midcycle pain? If you have you may have experienced Mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word which translated literally means “middle pain.”…

Lexapro Side Effects

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Women’s Health Forum: “My doctor recently put me on Lexapro for depression and anxiety. I noticed a lot of posts about weight gain and mood swings. Has anyone else noticed…

Easy Steps to Accurate Pap Smear Results

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

When you schedule your next Pap smear, try to make an appointment that is about two weeks after the first day of your period, and follow these simple steps to…

What You Need to Know Before You Have A Hysterectomy

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Are you facing a hysterectomy? Learn the facts about hysterectomy and alternatives before you decide whether uterine removal is your best choice. Make sure you understand your options before you choose hysterectomy….