Tag: Gynecology
Posted by Patricia Kondratenko - September 14, 2011 - Gynecology
As a gynecologist, one of the most common complaints from women is a complaint of vaginal discharge with odor or itching. There are a plethora of over the counter creams and ointments that claim to improve these symptoms. Some of the options being offered can be effective and some are not. One of the over [...]
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Posted by Patricia Kondratenko - May 2, 2011 - Gynecology
I was inspired to write a blog post on postmenopausal bleeding due to one of my patient’s recent experiences. My patient came in to our OB/GYN office for her pap smear and exam. It had been two years since I had seen her in the office. She was postmenopausal and had only some spotting which [...]
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Posted by Dr. Robert Robins MD - April 5, 2011 - Gynecology
There has been a great deal of controversy about HPV, which stands for Human Pappilloma Virus. While a large number of pediatricians and gynecologists are recommending the vaccine, many parents are confused about the virus due to false information and fake incidents placed on social media websites like YouTube. As a seasoned gynecologist and obstetrician, [...]
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Posted by Dr. Robert Robins MD - March 29, 2011 - Gynecology
As an OB/GYN doctor, I am often asked by my patients, “When should I bring in my daughter for her first gynecological exam?” While there is no concrete answer to this question, I hope this response will provide guidance and some peace of mind. The pediatrician will usually care for your daughter through the age [...]
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Posted by Associated OBGYN - July 5, 2009 - News and Events
Published: Sunday, July 5, 2009 By Jillian Kushner, Special to The Oakland Press Robotic surgery performed on Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system has been gaining popularity in the fields of urology, neurology, cardiology and now gynecology since the Food and Drug Administration approved the system in 2005. Five years ago, just 5 percent of prostates [...]
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