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Zika Advisory for Pregnant Patients
The most common symptoms of Zika are: Fever Rash Headache Joint pain Conjunctivitis (red eyes) Muscle pain How long symptoms last? Zika is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough … Continue reading
Do women 75 and older benefit from regular mammograms? New research suggests they do.
Do women 75 and older benefit from regular mammograms? New research suggests they do.
As a group, women 75 and older are underrepresented in studies that measure the effectiveness of routine mammography screenings. Continue reading
Hot Topic! Uterine Morcellation – What Is It All About?
Uterine Morcellation – What Is It All About? Surgical options to treat uterine fibroids include hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) or myomectomy (removal of the fibroids with uterine conservation). Depending upon the individual circumstances for each patient, these operations may be performed using different techniques… Continue reading
Lab Tests – Who is responsible for the bill?
Healthcare and insurance are changing rapidly now that the beginning stages of the Affordable Care Act have gone into effect. We are finding that insurance companies that have paid for virtually all laboratory testing in the past are now being … Continue reading
Influenza season is around the corner, beginning as early as October and peaking most commonly in January and February
All pregnant women should be immunized. High-dose influenza vaccine is available at our office locations for patients aged 65 and older. Though these are the highest risk groups, everyone who is at least 6 months and older should receive a … Continue reading
Recognizing Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of threatening or controlling behavior imposed upon her by a person with whom she has been in an intimate relationship. It can be actual or threatened. Psychological abuse can be as damaging as physical abuse … Continue reading
Normal Vaginal Discharge
Yes! Vaginal discharge is normal and all women have some degree of discharge. Some may have more than others. This does not mean you have an infection. The normal vaginal discharge consists of cervical and vaginal epithelium, normal bacterial flora, … Continue reading
Wellington office offers hormone pellet therapy
Are you troubled by hot flashes and night sweats? Have you noticed increased fatigue, tiredness, memory changes and decreased sex drive. These may all be signs of hormone deficiency associated with menopause or approaching menopause. Hormone replacement therapy using long … Continue reading
Looking For Birth Control Study Participants
CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY FOR BIRTH CONTROL ——————————————————————————————- OB/GYN Specialists of the Palm Beaches is conducting a clinical research study of an investigational oral medication for birth control. Qualified participants will receive at no cost for up to 12 months: Periodic … Continue reading
