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.

Apps for Obstetrics!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Apps can be very helpful. I’m always asking my patients which apps they like for pregnancy. These are some that have been recommended to me: 1. My Days – Period and Ovulation This free, accurate app has is very helpful … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged Childbirth, Family, Health, Home, Obstetrics & gynaecology, Ovulation, Pregnancy, Wikipedia | Leave a comment

ObGyn Apps for Fitness

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

We all know how important fitness is. Whether you’re male or female, young or old, it’s vital to your health. In this post we’re going to look at some favorite apps for fitness. I hope you enjoy them. 1. Nike … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Couch to 5K, Heart rate, Physical exercise, Physical fitness, RunKeeper, Yoga | 1 Comment

Understanding Hormone Therapy

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

As women transition into menopause there is a gradual but steady decrease in ovarian hormones. This can cause a wide range of symptoms that can negatively affect daily activities and hurt the quality of life. Many women who are near … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology | Tagged Breast cancer, Heart disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Hot flash, HRT, Menopause, WHI, Women's Health Initiative | Leave a comment

My Visit to the West Wing!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

It all started with an invitation I received to go to a Town Hall Meeting at the White House! I’ve been active in Health Information Technology and I was asked to attend this meeting as a local leader representing Maryland physicians. … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Cabinet Room, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Oval Office, West Wing, White House | 1 Comment

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently endorsed a new classification of abnormal uterine bleeding that also describes a systematic strategy for its evaluation. This applies to causes of bleeding in women who are not pregnant. It was developed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Our Office | Tagged Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Gynecologic ultrasonography, Intrauterine device, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Uterus, womens health | 1 Comment

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder that can harm pregnancy by increasing the risk of blood clots and decreasing circulation to the fetus. 70% of individuals with APS are female, and it is fairly common to be found … Continue reading →

Posted in Gynecology, Obstetrics, Our Office | Tagged Antiphospholipid syndrome, APS, Fetus, Health, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Thrombosis | 2 Comments

Preeclampsia

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia. I recently returned from the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It’s our yearly meeting where all that’s new in ObGyn is discussed. I attended a program devoted to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Blood pressure, Health, HELLP syndrome, Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia, Preeclampsia Foundation, Pregnancy, Symptom | 4 Comments

Cancer of the Cervix

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Approximately 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer occur each year in the United States, and about 1/3 of these people will die from it. This deadly cancer, that tends to strike young women, is usually preventable by having regular Pap … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged Cancer, Carcinoma in situ, Cervical cancer, Colposcopy, Gardasil, Health, HPV, Human papillomavirus, LEEP procedure, Pap test | 4 Comments

2012 Top Doctors

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

On Tuesday, The Washingtonian and friends gathered at the Carnegie Institute for Science for a reception to celebrate the 2012 Top Doctors featured in the March 2012 issue. The event, put on with the help of title sponsor Capital One and hospital sponsor Providence … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | 1 Comment

Detecting and Treating Cancer of the Uterus

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

I’m writing a series of articles about cancer. This subject is scary to everyone, but the more you know about it, the safer you are. Almost every week I see someone who has had cancer or pre-cancer previously, and now … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Office | Tagged American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Cancer, Depo Provera, Endometrial cancer, Menstrual cycle, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Uterine cancer | 1 Comment