Posts Tagged ‘obstetrics’
Is Endometriosis the Cause of Your Pelvic Pain?
Paul Tyan, MD is an OB-GYN and minimally invasive gynecological surgery expert. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Endometriosis is a common and underdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility among women. Our best estimate is that around 10 percent of reproductive-age women have endometriosis. The innermost layer of the uterus, called the…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Birth Defects
Healthy behaviors before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects Stephanie J. Williams, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology in Shirlington. She delivers babies at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Today, March 3, marks World Birth Defects Day. If you plan to expand your family any time soon, now is the right…
Read MoreFor babies born by Caesarean section, can a simple swab reduce rates of obesity, asthma and allergies?
Inova clinical trial investigates outcomes of exposing newborns to mother’s microbes While Caesarean section (CS) delivery can be lifesaving for both new mothers and their babies, children born by CS have an approximately 50 percent increased risk of childhood obesity, along with asthma and allergies. There is a marked difference between the microbiomes, the community…
Read MoreShould You Get an IUD?
Rami Tabbarah, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Read Dr. Tabbarah’s profile. More and more of my patients have been asking about intrauterine devices (IUDs). I’m not surprised this contraceptive option is growing in popularity. The IUD is a safe and effective contraceptive choice that…
Read MoreBecker’s Hospital Review Names Inova Fairfax Hospital among 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
FALLS CHURCH, VA – January 6, 2015 – Inova Fairfax Hospital as been named on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2014 annual “100 hospitals with great women’s health programs” list. Inova Fairfax Hospital is the only hospital in the Washington DC metro area on the list. The hospitals featured all offer outstanding health services geared toward women,…
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