Genetic testing is a wonderful medical technology. In recent years, our ability to detect chromosomal or genetic abnormalities in pregnancy has significantly improved. New technology provides much greater accuracy and effectiveness. We can now detect common genetic abnormalities in the developing fetus with higher confidence. This new technology is Cell-free DNA testing. Cell-free DNA is the [...]
Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of ovarian estrogen production. This results in absence of menses and many menopausal symptoms. The average age of natural menopause is 50-51 but can vary by up to 5 years either way. One of the more bothersome symptoms of menopause is known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause. This [...]
May has been designated “Pelvic Pain Awareness Month” by the International Pelvic Pain Society. Chronic pelvic pain is internal pain in the area below the belly button that lasts 6 months or longer. It often involves the sex organs, and includes pelvic infections, fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, adhesions, prolapse, malignancy, or ovarian cysts. Sometimes the pain is [...]
Since 2011, Drs. Khraizat and Bui have performed minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries using the DaVinci Robotic System. This robotic system, which operates under the complete control of the surgeon, confers many advantages over a traditional open incision surgery. These advantages include: 3-4 small incisions (the size of your little fingernail) instead of a large horizontal [...]
