by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US, affecting 3-5 million women and men a year. It has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” because the infection has no symptoms in 2/3 of all infected women...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
HIV and AIDS are the most feared of all the sexually transmitted diseases and generally the first to come to mind. The other STDs are more prevalent, though. In order to prevent any STD it is important to know how they are spread, the common symptoms and how they are...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Affecting up to 10% of the population PCOS is one of the leading causes of female infertility and is associated with long-term health risks of heart...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, also known as PID, is not a single illness. It is a broad term covering a variety of infections of the internal reproductive organs including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, ligaments supporting...
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...
