by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Gynecology, Procedures
What Is a LEEP Procedure? LEEP is a procedure to treat abnormal cells, also called dysplasia, on your cervix. Cells on your cervix are constantly growing and changing. Sometimes these cells grow and change abnormally. These abnormal cells are usually first noticed on...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Gynecology, Procedures
A laparoscopy is a procedure which allows your physician to look directly at your reproductive organs using an instrument called a laparoscope. This diagnostic procedure allows your doctor to see problems that could not be seen with a pelvic exam, x-rays, or...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Gynecology, Procedures
What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is an outpatient procedure to view the cervix and the vagina through a high-powered microscope called a colposcope. The colposcope looks like a pair of binoculars attached to a stand. It does not enter the vagina. Direct examination...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 4, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
When will I know I’m in labor? It can be difficult to know exactly when you are in labor, especially if this is your first pregnancy. If you are unsure if labor is beginning, please do not hesitate to call. Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and erratic...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 2, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
There are various options, both non-invasion and invasive, for Down Syndrome screening. Down Syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder, also known as Trisomy 21, which causes lifelong mental and physical delays in development and increases the risk of other diseases. DS is...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Apr 22, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
Your baby is born with a lifesaving gift: cord blood stem cells. After a baby is born and the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, some blood remains in the blood vessels of the placenta and the attached portion of the umbilical cord. This cord blood and cord...
