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Twisted Ovary

 

Ovarian Torsion is a serious condition. If you have sharp pains down there that are coming and going, please see your GYNO ASAP. Dr. Gupta talks about how a twisted ovary needs to be looked at ASAP. At Walk IN GYN Care, we have on site ultrasound which can help diagnose this serious condition and potentially save permanent damage to the ovary.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-exactly-is-ovarian-torsion#1

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Recognizing the signs of a twisted ovary—understand symptoms like back pain with Walk In GYN.

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LEEP – Presurgical instructions

LEEP – PRE-OP COUNSELING

LEEP stands for Loop Electrocautery excision Procedure of Cervix. LEEP is a procedure done when you have a high grade abnormal pap smear.

  1. Main risk of the procedure – Vaginal BLEEDING.
  2. Do not schedule the procedure right before your period.
  3. Stop any natural supplements, garlic, turmeric, fish oil, Vitamin C etc 2 weeks before the procedure.
  4. Stop any Green Teas two weeks before procedure.
  5. Do not take Advil, Excedrin, Motrin, Ibuprofen 2 wks before procedure. Tylenol alone in OK.
  6. Probiotics – Please take Probiotics – acidophilus plain daily before procedure (10 billion units – no vitamin C in them please).
  7. No sex/ tampons/ baths/ beach or hot yoga for 6 wks after procedure.
  8. No work outs/ spinning/ swimming etc for 6 wks. May start elliptical or light exercise after clearance after the post-op appt.
  9. No traveling for 6 wks after procedure..
  10. If you are on birth control pills, we recommend skipping the placebo week if the period falls close to the procedure.
  11. If you have an IUD, it will have to come out during the procedure and the new one cannot be inserted before atleast 8 wks until after the procedure.
  12. You may be prescribed antibiotics after the procedure. Make sure    we have a pharmacy on file.
  13. You will need a 2 weeks and 4 weeks follow up.

 

Be safe, Be ready and Be prepared!

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Cannot hold Urine?

Urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) or inability to hold urine is more common than you know. No need to be embarrassed! Diapers are not for you. We are here to help the modern women of today live a fit and health life, not relegated to a life of panty liners or diapers.

We are now performing a full Urinary system evaluation and pelvic floor therapy for urine incontinence and pelvic floor relaxation to avoid surgery as much as possible.

Please review the attached documents before your Urodynamics or Biofeedback appointment so you know what to expect.

Walk IN GYN Care: Astoria location 

Tuesdays: 2p to 5p

Most insurances should cover the above studies. Your regular co-pays and deductible may apply.

In case you don’t have insurance or the study is not covered by your insurance plan, the self-pay schedule is as follows:

Urodynamic Study – $500

Biofeedback Session – $ 275/ per session (You need 6 sessions total).

Thank you

Hoping to keep you healthy, fit and dry!!

Walk IN GYN team
info@walkingyn.com
917-410-6905

Artificial sweeteners do not reduce Diabetes Risk

 

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Understand the truth about artificial sweeteners and diabetes risk—Walk In GYN provides clarity.

More data from the famous Women’s health initiative revealed no benefit in using artificial sweeteners as a replacement for sugar. There was no change in the incidence of diabetes in a cohort of post menopausal women recruited for the initiative between 1993 and 1998.  Infact, in the sub group of obese women, artificial sweeteners led to an increased risk of diabetes.

Water came to the rescue. Statistically substituting 1 serving of artificial sweeteners with water was associated with a significant risk reduction of 5% (HR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.91, 0.99), whereas substituting 1 serving of sugared beverages with water was associated with a risk reduction of 10% (HR: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.85, 0.95).

Home Work out of the week

HOME WORKOUT OF THE WEEK

Do every exercise for a 1 minute.  3 sets.

 

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Get moving with our Home Workout of the Week—stay fit with Walk In GYN’s guidance!

 

Jumping Jacks

High Knees

Toe Touches

Burpees

Push Ups

Crunches

Bicycle Crunches

Plank

Wall Sit

Jump Rope

STD testing

The STD  ( Sexually Transmitted Disease) testing.

Our panel for STD testing in the sexually active age group women includes the following

From the Pap 

  1. Pap without HPV High Risk (Age below 30 years)
  2. Pap with HPV ( Age above 30 yrs)
  3. Gonorrhea
  4. Chlamydia
  5. Trichomonas

From Blood Work

  1. HIV
  2. Genital herpes type 2
  3. Hepatitis B
  4. Hepatitis C
  5. Syphilis

 

Zika Virus update from ACOG

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued updated guidelines for women in relation to Zika Virus spread.

Summary of Updated Guidance:

  • Antibody testing for Zika virus is now recommended for all pregnant women who have traveled to an affected area regardless of the presence of clinical illness.
  • Antibody testing for Zika virus is now recommended for all pregnant women living in an affected area regardless of the presence of clinical illness
  • Health care providers should discuss reproductive life plans, including pregnancy intention and timing, with women of reproductive age in the context of the potential risks associated with Zika virus infection.
  • Women of reproductive age with current or previous laboratory-confirmed Zika virus infection should be counseled that there currently is no evidence that prior Zika virus infection poses a risk of birth defects in future pregnancies.

CDC issued updated practice advisory which reiterates the prevention strategies to minimize exposure to Zika and summarizes the current guidance for management of pregnant women who have been exposed. Click here to access updated Interim Guidelines.

Feel free to reach out to our office if you have further questions/ concerns….. Be Safe.

Walk In GYN team

Rising Genital Herpes rates

Genital Herpes has vastly increased in prevalence in the last 10 years especially in the urban areas (35% prevalence rate in the serum (carrier rate) for type 2 of genital herpes).

As per CDC data, the initial visits to physician’s office for genital herpes has increased from 57,000 in 1980 to 306,000 in 2013.