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Mammograms Made Simple: Answers to Questions Everyone Asks

2025-04-25T08:34:39-06:00

Breast health is an essential aspect of women's healthcare, and as part of a comprehensive approach, mammography plays a key role in early detection of breast cancer. As an OB/GYN patient, understanding the importance of early detection of breast cancer, when and why mammography is recommended, the role of breast self-exams, and the use of breast ultrasound can help you make informed decisions about your health. In this blog, we will explore these topics based on the latest guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The Importance of Early Detection in Breast Cancer Early detection of breast cancer plays a crucial role in improving survival rates and treatment outcomes. Here are some key facts about why early detection is so important: Improved Survival Rates: The earlier breast cancer is detected, the higher the likelihood of successful treatment. According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is 99% when the cancer is localized (confined to the breast). However, this rate drops significantly if cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Smaller Tumor Size: Early detection allows for the discovery of smaller tumors, which

Mammograms Made Simple: Answers to Questions Everyone Asks2025-04-25T08:34:39-06:00

V Words Explained: The Vagina & The Vulva

2024-05-09T20:26:01-06:00

So many โ€œVโ€ words. ย This article provides a brief explanation of external genital anatomy. In my many years as a gynecologist, Iโ€™ve heard an amazing array of words to describe anatomy. But, the most common word is always vagina. Even when patients donโ€™t actually mean the anatomic vagina, this is the word they often use to describe anything in their genital region. Many articles written about the topic are part of the problem. Diagrams of genital anatomy are often labeled incorrectly. Itโ€™s no wonder that thereโ€™s confusion over the correct terminology. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I am thrilled by the growing cultural acceptance of the word vagina and my patientsโ€™ comfort with using it. But I would like to introduce another โ€œVโ€ word,ย vulva, and explain the difference between the vagina and the vulva. The Vagina Letโ€™s start with the word that everyone is already familiar with. Vagina. The vagina is the internal muscular tube that leads from the external genitalia to the cervix and uterus.ย It is an internal structure. The vagina is the place where a tampon or a menstrual cup sits during the period. It is the canal that a penisย is inserted

V Words Explained: The Vagina & The Vulva2024-05-09T20:26:01-06:00
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