Understanding Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
In other blogs, I have reviewed medical and surgical options for managing and treating abnormal uterine bleeding. One of the most common reasons for a visit in my office is to determine whether
Read moreIn other blogs, I have reviewed medical and surgical options for managing and treating abnormal uterine bleeding. One of the most common reasons for a visit in my office is to determine whether
Read moreOne of my favorite things about living in Portland is the amazing food here. We are lucky enough to have world-class chefs and locally-grown and raised food right
Read moreRecently I’ve written about the most common causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding and the options for managing abnormal bleeding with medication. If you are not a candidate for medication or it
Read moreSeveral months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the
Read moreAbnormal menstrual bleeding, also called abnormal uterine bleeding, is one of the most common reasons for visits to the gynecologist. In my previous post, I reviewed the most
Read moreSeveral times a week patients will tell me, sometimes in a panic, “I haven’t done my birth plan yet! Do you think it’s necessary?” To me, the word
Read moreMany of my pregnant patients ask about the cesarean section rate at our practice. Everyone has heard in the media about the staggering number of cesarean births in
Read moreIn October, 2010 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement regarding a possible increase in atypical fractures of the thigh (femur) in patients who take osteoporosis
Read moreAs a nurse-midwife, I regularly counsel patients on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. And though I have witnessed the
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