What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?

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What Are The Ovarian Cystectomy Procedure And symptoms, Near Me In Chicago

If you’re experiencing unusual pain or other symptoms in the lower part of your abdomen, you might have ovarian cysts. This condition is defined by having fluid-filled sacs located on or near the ovaries. At the same time, it’s a good idea to have a doctor make a formal diagnosis. Suppose you are residing in the Chicago area or Northwest Indiana and experiencing the following symptoms. It is probably time to make an appointment with the Northwestern Women’s Health Associates team to determine if an ovarian cystectomy procedure is needed. Ovarian Cysts Symptoms Pain. Women with ovarian cysts can experience … Continue reading

How Can You Prevent STDs: A Guide to Testing and Prevention

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Describing about STD

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that is spread between people during sexual contact. STDs can cause symptoms that range in severity from minor discomfort to death. According to The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), STDs are the most common spread diseases in the US other than the common cold and flu. How Can You Prevent STDs The only way to fully protect yourself from contracting an STD is by abstaining from sexual activity. There are other ways that you can greatly reduce the risk of contracting an STD. Practice Monogamy – Knowing your sexual partners … Continue reading

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Understand the Signs of Perimenopause

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Treatment For abnormal uterine bleeding

There is a period of years during a woman’s life before menopause when hormones have begun to change while the body transitions into menopause. This phase is called periomenopause. During periomenopause a woman may experience abnormal uterine bleeding. How Long Does Periomenopause Last? Every woman has a different experience but the phase of periomenopause can last up to 10 years. By definition, a woman has not entered menopause until they have been without a menstrual period for 1 year. During a normal menstrual cycle a women’s hormones change in a cyclic pattern which causes a fairly consistent menstrual period. During … Continue reading

Choosing a Birth Control Method: What You Need to Know

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Birth Control Method

Most women today use some form of birth control from the time they become sexually active until they go through menopause. That is a significant portion of a women’s life. That is why it’s so important to make the best birth control choice for every stage of life. The birth control you use in your twenties might not be the best fit in your forties. Here are the options available to you, sorted by how effective they are according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: The following birth control options are the least effective causing 12-24 pregnancies in … Continue reading

Perimenopause Symptoms: Know What To Expect

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Describing Perimenopause symptoms

As women enter their 50’s they often anticipate the transition into menopause. This transition time is better known as perimenopause. Perimenopause typically begins when a women is around 45 years old and can last until they reach 55 years old. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, while a woman goes through this transition her ovaries will produce less estrogen. The decrease in estrogen and other body changes happen slowly over time. If you are in your 40’s it is important to understand the symptoms of perimenopause and how this transitional time will affect your body and your … Continue reading

Cell Free DNA Genetic Testing is Changing Chicago Obstetrics and Gynecology Practices

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Call Free DNA testing

Each of us have 2 sets of 23 chromosomes for a total of 46 chromosomes. During a pregnancy your Chicago OBGYN may offer genetic testing that screens for aneuploidy. Aneuploidy is any deviation from the standard set of chromosomes. If aneuploidy is detected it could mean that there is a presence of more or less chromosomes. Traditional tests for aneuploidy include CVS and amniocentesis. These tests can provide a lot of information but they also offer some risk of miscarriage. Recent improvements in technology have introduced cell free DNA testing which has no risk of miscarriage and can be done … Continue reading

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