Category Archives: Gynecology

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Detecting and Treating Breast Problems

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

I’m going to start 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 had cancer or pre-cancer previously, and … Continue reading →

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New Genetic Tests, Easily Available

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Through simple tests we can now learn answers to important questions about a great variety of risks that are based in genetics. The tests that are available can be helpful in many different categories, from early fetal life to mature … Continue reading →

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Novasure treatment for vaginal bleeding is a significant improvement.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Novasure is a quick, safe and simple procedure to lighten or stop your periods, without the side effects of hormones or the risks of hysterectomy. We have been performing this procedure in our office for over 2 years and I … Continue reading →

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Vaginal Infections: A Guide

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Mark Seigel, MD

One of the common gynecologic problems that we frequently see is a vaginal infection. These infections cause inflammation of the vagina. The symptoms can vary but often include redness, swelling and irritation of the vaginal tissues. There can be a … Continue reading →

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