Human Papillomavirus (HPV), is the cause of most cervical cancer. It’s been 2 years since the FDA approved Gardasil® as the first HPV vaccine, which is effective at preventing approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases. It also prevents about 90% of genital warts. Approximately 80% of American adults contract HPV at some point in their lifetime. Most people will clear this infection ...

With increased use of medical imaging 70% of women will have uterine fibroids detected. These benign tumors grow in the muscular wall of the uterus. They are more common during the 3rd an 4th decades of life. Most fibroids do not cause problems so watchful waiting is appropriate. When symptoms occur such as heavy menstrual bleeding, painful cramps, urinary frequency, pelvic pain or pressure that ...

According to the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics babies born prematurely has risen to more than 12.5%, the highest level in two decades, and a more than 30% increase since 1981. In 2004, more than half a million babies were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born prematurely have less developed organs than full-term babies and are more likely to face serious ...

The incidence and death rates from cervical cancer in the United States have dropped almost 50% since the widespread use of PAP smears began in the early 1970’s. However, cervical cancer still remains the third most common gynecologic cancer in the USA. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) recently released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that ...

For women seeking reversible contraception and interested in putting their period on hold, the FDA recently approved Lybrel® as the first combination oral contraceptive taken 365 days a year. The safety profile of this non-cyclic oral contraceptive was reported as similar to that of a traditional, cyclic oral contraceptive. Effectiveness is at least equal and perhaps slightly better. A ...