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What are the signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
The most common signs of urinary tract infections are urinary urgency and urinary frequency.
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Can fibroids turn into cancer?
Fibroids are benign (noncancerous) in 99% of the cases. When I see patients with fibroids, this
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What questions should I ask my doctor if I have fibroids?
When patients come to my office to discuss fibroids, it is very important to find out what
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How do I know for sure that I have fibroids?
Fibroids are diagnosed by a gynecologic exam as well as with the help of a pelvic ultrasound.
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How are ovarian cysts treated?
Most functional ovarian cysts are simple in nature and just fluid filled. If your healthcare
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Should I douche to get rid of vaginal discharge, pain or itching?
No. Douching should only be used for feminine hygiene. If you think that you may have an
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Does cranberry help prevent urinary tract infection?
Yes, cranberry juice does help prevent urinary tract infections. I encourage patients who have
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To get pregnant, must I have sex right when ovulation occurs?
Every woman's menstrual cycle is different and each one ovulates at different times.
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How often should menopausal women get pelvic exams?
This is a debatable question and there are numerous theories on how often a menopausal woman
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What is a pelvic exam?
A pelvic exam, otherwise known as a gynecologic exam, is a procedure where a woman's vagina,
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What is the treatment for pelvic pain?
Pelvic pain is a generalized term that can mean numerous different things in the gynecologic
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How is an ovarian cyst treated?
Most functional ovarian cysts are simple in nature and just fluid filled. If your healthcare
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How is an ovarian cyst diagnosed?
The most common way for an ovarian cyst to be diagnosed is through a pelvic exam. If this in
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What are the types of ovarian cyst surgery?
If ovarian cysts do not resolve on their own or with medication, at times surgical intervention
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When should I call my healthcare provider about ovarian cysts?
Ovarian cysts can cause numerous vague minor complaints, but I always tell patients that if they
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