Experiencing any of the above symptoms should encourage women to seek help of a Women’s health specialist (OBGYN) sooner rather than later so that there are no long term residual effects from treatment delay
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Vaginal Discharge – Causes and Diagnosis
VAGINITIS – Evaluation of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis is the general term for disorders of the vagina caused by infection, inflammation, or changes in the normal vaginal flora. Symptoms include vaginal discharge, odor, itching, and/or discomfort. These symptoms are extremely common…
Choosing the Right Birth Control
There is no significant evidence showing that there are negative long-term effects of being on birth control and we are comfortable prescribing it to patients from menarche (onset of your menstrual cycle) until menopause
Pelvic Pain – Endometriosis Explained
Endometriosis is most commonly diagnosed in women in their 30’s and 40’s. It occurs in about 1 out of 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis explained simply is a condition when tissue or blood deposits that are normally found in…
The Well Woman Visit – What to expect?
Women may wonder what to expect when going to their Well Woman Visit, or annual gynecology appointment. Depending on your age and medical history, the examination and evaluation during your visit may vary. Routine health visits can help find problems early…
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives – LARC ( IUD)
In the United States, 42% of adolescents aged 15–19 years have had sexual intercourse. Although almost all sexually active adolescents report having used some method of contraception during their lifetimes, they rarely select the most effective methods. Adolescents most commonly…
Ovarian Cysts – Common symptoms and some treatment options
An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common in women during their reproductive years. There are multiple types of ovarian cysts and most are…
Tips on prevention and treatment of Urinary tract infections.
Most women have suffered from at least a single episode of urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. They constitute some of the common reasons for seeking out a gynecologist of family physician on an urgent basis. Urinary…
Fixing the vaginal itch.
Dr. Gupta shares the scientific evidence of benefits of probiotics.
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Pelvic Pain-Common Causes & Treatment
If you are experiencing pelvic pain, there are a number of steps your gynecologist may take to figure out the cause. First, your provider will need a detailed history of how long you have been experiencing the pain, what it feels like, how often and when it occurs.