Links

Click on the general topics below to be directed to a few websites we feel have good information in each category. This is not a complete list; rather, it is a list of common medical conditions about which our patients occasionally request additional information.

Breast Health

Click here for information regarding breast health

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Test

Cervical Dysplasia

Cervical Dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells of the cervix, found after performing a Pap smear.

Click here for information regarding the Pap smear

Click here for information regarding cervical dysplasia

Heart Disease

The following test calculates your risk of developing heart disease over the next ten years. Add up your numbers in each category, and then check the total against the final table to determine your risk.

Click here to calculate your risk

Menorrhagia/Endometrial Ablation

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a problem for many women. Endometrial ablation is a technique that destroys the lining of the uterus, thereby decreasing the amount of blood flow with each menstrual cycle. Some of our physicians are trained to perform this simple, outpatient procedure.

Click here to learn more about menorrhagia and endometrial ablation

Pregnancy/Labor and Delivery

There are many websites that contain information regarding pregnancy and childbirth. The March of Dimes website is very complete and easy to navigate, and we feel it contains a lot of very useful, accurate information.

Click here for information regarding pregnancy/labor and delivery

Medications that can be safely used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
List is in PDF format and need Acrobat Reader to view and print.

Click here for virtual tour of the Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Family Birth Center

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence becomes a common problem for many women as they age. There are different types of urinary incontinence, and each requires its own treatment plan.

Click here for an overview of urinary incontinence

Vaginitis

Vaginitis is a problem common to women of all ages. The causes and treatments can be numerous.

Click here for a general overview of vaginitis

Weight and Your Health

The body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat that takes into account height as well as weight. It is better than weight alone in predicting your risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Click here to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Click here for the new USDA Food Pyramid