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The uterus is designed for one function and one function only: to allow women the unique and special ability to develop, nurture, and eventually deliver human life. To facilitate this function, the uterus is composed of two types of tissues: Endometrium – lining of the uterus, that allows a suitable environment...

In June 2011, The USDA released a replacement for its current food pyramid that was first constructed in 1992.  The Obama administration took on a simpler approach to healthful eating and called it ‘My Plate’.  Instead of making sure people ate multiple servings of grains, ‘My Plate’ broke down the...

Women that have gone through menopause often complain of pain with intercourse. One of the most common causes of this pain is vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is inflammation of the vaginal wall that occurs with declining estrogen levels. With declining estrogen levels the vaginal walls become thin and less elastic. The friction...

A common misconception I have discovered with many patients is the belief that when a pap smear is done, it includes a check for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). This is NOT the case.  In our office, the pap smear is done soley to rule out abnormal cells on the cervix. ...

Are you suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Mood Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?  No matter what you call it, it is still a very disturbing and real condition. PMDD is as unique as the individual it effects. It can present with a wide array of symptoms including physical (bloating, cramping, headaches), emotional...

There recently has become great concern about the long-term safety of the bisphosphonates. Clinicians have been prescribing these drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis for many years, As a matter of fact the first of its kind, alendronate (Fosamax) was approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in 1995. Since that time millions...

During pregnancy our doctors offer special testing to determine if you and possibly your partner carry a gene that may cause a specific medical condition.  This is referred to as Genetic carrier screening.  One of the most common medical disorders which we test for is called Cystic Fibrosis (CF). An Overview of Cystic...

There has been a great deal of confusion regarding calcium requirements. Patients have voiced concern to me regarding calcium deposits in their breast found at their mammogram which required closer follow up or biopsy. These calcium deposits are not related to ones dietary calcium input, but instead to tissue changes...

Did you know that 40% of women worldwide complain of issues with sexual function?  Up to 43% of these women have issues with low sexual desire and up to 41% with an inability to achieve orgasm.  These issues are all too common among women even though the media and pharmacology...

So often I see patients in the office that have been trying to conceive or are planning on getting pregnant.  This is a great question and it all depends on the age of the patient.  If we look at a young woman under the age of 30, they have a...

Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenopausal Dysmorphic Disorder is a condition that can affect a woman’s mood and can also be associated with physical symptoms.  Women with this condition have cyclical symptoms that occur before the onset of the menstrual cycle and end with the start of the menstrual cycle.  The number...

Smoking is the most common form of substance abuse in pregnant women. The incidence of smoking in pregnancy is between 10-50%. The incidence is higher in socially deprived populations. Smoking incidence decreases by 30% throughout pregnancy due to voluntary cessation. Smoking in pregnancy affects the placental function. The placenta is the source...

Do you feel as though you know where every clean restroom is along the route of everywhere you travel?  Do you have difficulty even making it to the restroom in time?  Know that you are not alone. More than 17 million Americans suffer from symptoms of an overactive bladder –...

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death due to gynecological malignancies in this country.  It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in women.  Historically, all ovarian cancers have been grouped together as one disease, though they may actually be a much more diverse disease. Morphologically, these...

During your prenatal care the doctor may decide to run some tests to make sure your baby is thriving.  Two of the most common tests that are performed are called the non-stress test and biophysical profile.  These tests may be run either at your doctor’s office or at the hospital....

Pain with intercourse is a common problem for women that are postmenopausal. The most common cause of pain with intercourse in postmenopausal women is vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the vaginal tissues become thin and less elastic due to decreasing estrogen levels. There is a new...

Until November of 2009, most women were well aware of the recommendations for breast cancer screening.  Until that time, all women were recommended to begin routine screening mammograms for the prevention of breast cancer at the age of 40 and every year thereafter.  This was the agreed upon standard of...

Cell Free DNA Testing is a new technology that is a screening test for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome and Edward’s Syndrome. This is a test that looks at fetal DNA that is found in the mother’s blood stream. It requires a blood draw from the mother and can...

The Associated Obstetrics & Gynecology team would like to congratulate Dr. Paul Corsi for being named one of the top doctors in Metro Parent’s “ultimate referral list” for Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. This list of physicians was recently published in Metro Parent’s July article titled 2014 Mom Approved Best Doctors in Southeast Michigan....

The Associated Obstetrics & Gynecology team would like to congratulate Dr. William Jewell Jr. for being named one of the Best OBGYN in Clarkston, Independence & Springfield Township. This list of physicians was recently published in the Clarkston News article that showcases their readers’ favorite doctors in the Clarkston area. Dr. Jewell is a...

Recent reports show many pregnant women in the United States are not consuming fish in amounts recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In June of 2014, the FDA and the EPA revised their joint Fish Consumption Advice, Questions & Answers to encourage pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and young...