Patient education
Links to useful patient information about obstetrics, gynecology, contraception, procedures and more.
- ACOG (American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology): http://www.acog.org/For_Patients
Learn about:
a. Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum period
b. Adolescent gynecology
c. Gynecologic problems such as Endometriosis, Premenstrual syndrome, HPV, Uterine Fibroids, Abnormal bleeding, Infertility.
d. Women’s Health
e. Contraception
2. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus):
a. Learn about HPV at: http://www.hpv.com
b. HPV testing: www.theHPVtest.com
3. Da Vinci Robotic Gynecologic Procedures:
http://www.davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-gynecology/da-vinci-procedures/
4. IUD (Intrauterine contraceptive Device)
a. Mirena IUD:
http://www.mirena.com/html/index.html
b. Copper IUD:
5. Nexplanon implantable contraception:
6. Cervical Cancer screening guidelines:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/screening.htm
7. ESSURE Hysteroscopic sterilization:
8. NovaSure endometrial ablation for management of uterine bleeding:
9. Thermachoice endometrial ablation for management of uterine bleeding:
http://www.pelvichealthsolutions.com/thermachoice
10. Menopause: http://www.menopause.org/
a. MenoNotes: Learn about treatments for:
– Hot flashes: http://www.menopause.org/docs/for-women/mnflashes.pdf
– Vaginal Dryness: http://www.menopause.org/docs/for-women/mndryness.pdf
– Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: http://www.menopause.org/docs/for-women/mnbioidenticals.pdf
11. Pelvic Organ Prolapse:
http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/tc/pelvic-organ-prolapse-topic-overview
12. MedlinePlus: Trusted information regarding many different medical conditions.