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Tag Archives: Health
What Qualities do Women Want in an OBGYN?
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
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Tagged Communication, Health, Health care, Medicine, OBGYN, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Patient, Physician
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Did Lady Sybil Have to Die?
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
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Apps for Obstetrics!
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
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Tagged Childbirth, Family, Health, Home, Obstetrics & gynaecology, Ovulation, Pregnancy, Wikipedia
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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
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Preeclampsia
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
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Tagged Blood pressure, Health, HELLP syndrome, Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia, Preeclampsia Foundation, Pregnancy, Symptom
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Cancer of the Cervix
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
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Tagged Cancer, Carcinoma in situ, Cervical cancer, Colposcopy, Gardasil, Health, HPV, Human papillomavirus, LEEP procedure, Pap test
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Detecting and Treating Breast Problems
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
Mark Seigel, MD, FACOG 