Q        Is it possible for a woman to come more than once during intercourse?  A:       The information below was provided by Dr. Erika Pluhar: “Yes, a woman is physiologically capable of more than one orgasm during sexual activity with a partner...
Q        I am a CNM and I recently had two patients with the identical problem, ectopic pregnancy after using Plan B. Is there an increased rate of ectopic pregnancies after using Plan B? CNM A:       Below is the paragraph on ectopic pregnancy...
Q        I have been using Depo-Provera for the last 7 years and I feel that it is time to come off of it. I have seen increased weight gain (about 5 pounds per year). How long will it take for me to lose the weight that I have gained after stopping the...
Q        Can you please educate me abut why a cervix would be left in place during a partial hysterectomy? Is there a medical benefit? Why not just do a total hysterectomy? Great website! Keep up the good work. Women’s health NP A:       I...
Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. It consists of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. CONTRACEPTION: Treatments that eliminate menses often successfully reduce symptoms of dysÂmenorrhea caused by endometriosis. The LNG...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
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