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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
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
Medicare Benefits
I
want to continue to care for my Medicare
Patients, please support your doctor against
irresponsible Medicare cuts.
Click here for questions
regarding Medicare benefits
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
OB/GYN Resources
Click here for OB/GYN News
Osteopenia
Click here for information
regarding osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Click here for information
regarding osteoporosis
Preconception Issues
Click here for information
regarding good health before pregnancy
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 a 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 |
