Women without risk factors for blood clots, venous thromboembolism (VTE), who are taking the third-generation oral contraceptive drospirenone found in YAZ, Yaz 28, Yazmin, Beyaz, Zarah, Gianvi, and Ocella have an increased risk for nonfatal blood clots, VTE, compared with women taking the second-generation contraceptive levonorgestrel, according to the findings of 2 new case-control studies.
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Dr. Mathews attended the SGS (Society of Gynecologic Surgeons) held in San Antonio Texas April 10th thru 13th. This prestigious meeting emphasized advanced gynecologic and reconstructive surgery techniques with a specific focus on pelvic anatomy and vaginal surgery.
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Two-thirds of Americans are getting enough vitamin D, according to a new analysis by researchers from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Interstim, an FDA approved treatment for urinary urgency and frequency that stimulates the sacral nerve near the tailbone to help restore control of the urinary bladder muscle. has been granted indication in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome according to sources. An announcement is expected soon. Till this is confirmed by the FDA and Medtronic, this information should be considered preliminary.
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released a committee opinion encouraging obstetrician-gynecologists to recommend colorectal cancer screening for women, which is diagnosed in more women than all gynecologic cancers combined. The report points to colonoscopy as the recommended procedure but suggests other satisfactory alternatives. Each year in the United States alone, more…Read the Rest of Article
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Be. Women’s Health and Wellness
13052 Dallas Parkway
Building 200, Suite 210
Frisco, TX 75034
