Author Archives: Mark Seigel, MD

About Mark Seigel, MD

I'm an ObGyn with offices in Rockville and Germantown, Maryland. Our modern practice includes electronic medical records, advanced ultrasound, and in-office procedures. We offer gynecologic services, as well as normal and high risk obstetrics. I have three great partners, Drs Emily Gottlieb, Jennifer Jagoe and Supriya Mishra. We are part of Capitol Women's Care. I enjoy reading, swimming, and blogging.

Cell free DNA for Prenatal Genetic Testing

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Prenatal detection of chromosome abnormalities has been available for over 40 years. Amniocentesis started in the early 1970s and then chorionic villus sampling (CVS) in the 1980s. Given that increasing maternal age is associated with a higher risk of genetic … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, cell free DNA, cfDNA, Chorionic villus sampling, DNA, Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome, Prenatal diagnosis | Leave a comment

Morning Sickness of Pregnancy

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Some of my patients have nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to such an extent that they have the severe symptoms of persistent vomiting, acute starvation (with ketones in the urine) and weight loss more than 5 per cent of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged Morning sickness, Nausea, Ondansetron, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Birth, Vitamin B6 | Leave a comment

Vaccinations for Pregnant Women

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Many people don’t understand the need for immunization because they have not personally been exposed to the devastating effects of infection or disease. But the danger is there: according to a report from Trust for America’s Health, approximately 50,000 Americans … Continue reading →

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is thought to be one of the most common endocrine abnormalities in women, affecting between 6.5-8% of all women. Clinical features include menstrual dysfunction, hyperandrogenism (increased amount of male hormones), polycystic ovaries, metabolic problems, and an … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Our Office | Tagged Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Hyperandrogenism, Menstrual cycle, Metformin, Ovary, PCOS, Polycystic ovary syndrome | Leave a comment

What Qualities do Women Want in an OBGYN?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

I recently read an insightful article that gave a good summary of the qualities women are seeking in an OBGYN. Recent reports show that many young women prefer female physicians compared to their male colleagues. Assuming that physicians are knowledgeable … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Communication, Health, Health care, Medicine, OBGYN, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Patient, Physician | Leave a comment

Gestational Diabetes now has a new test.

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) is carbohydrate intolerance that begins or is first recognized during pregnancy. It is associated with increased maternal, fetal and neonatal risks. The prevalence of it is increasing in the U.S. probably due to the increasing rates … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged Diabetes mellitus, GDM, Gestational Diabetes, Glucose test, Glucose tolerance test, Obstetrics, screening, United States | Leave a comment

All about HPV

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about HPV. If you get a phone call that your pap test is not normal, people tend to jump to the worst possible conclusion and believe that they now have cancer. In the great majority … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Our Office | Tagged Cancer, Cervical cancer, HPV, Human papillomavirus, Loop electrical excision procedure, Oral sex, Pap test, Sexually transmitted disease | Leave a comment

Breast-Feeding Myths

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

In the early 1970s less than 25% of new mothers tried to breast-feed their newborns. Now 75% of infants are receiving some breast milk. There is still much controversy about breast-feeding, as mothers that don’t breast-feed are often criticized, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics | Tagged Breast, Breastfeeding, Human breast milk, Infant, Infant formula, Milk | Leave a comment

Did Lady Sybil Have to Die?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Last week one of the most popular shows on television, “Downtown Abbey,” had one of its main characters, sweet Lady Sybil, die suddenly and without warning as a result of preeclampsia. Those of us who work in Obstetrics are well … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged Downton Abbey, Health, Hypertension, Lady Sybil, Obstetrics, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy | Leave a comment