Only in the last decade or so has there been much desire on the part of Obstetricians to develop techniques for preventing lacerations and tears […]
Four Tips for Removing a Nexplanon
Nexplanon removal should be a relatively straightforward and easy procedure. However, there are a few things you can do to make the job even easier. […]
Four Tips for Using A Quantitative HCG Test
Pregnancy tests come in three varieties: a urine qualitative test (it’s either positive or negative), a serum qualitative test (again, either positive or negative), and […]
Four Tips for Performing a Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is performed less commonly in modern gynecology than in the past, but it is still a valuable tool for some patients. A well […]
Four Tips to Reduce Pain After Laparoscopy
One of the obvious benefits of a laparoscopic surgical approach compared to an open approach is less pain and morbidity related to smaller incisions and […]
Four Tips for Correctly Diagnosing Uterine Anomalies
Unfortunately, I’ve recently seen a rash of patients who have been told by other gynecologists that they suffer from a significant congenital uterine malformation that […]
Four Tips to Reduce Your Cesarean Delivery Rate
The Cesarean Delivery (CD) rate has dropped for a couple of years in a row now after increasing every year since about 1996. Cesarean delivery […]
Four Tips for Correctly Diagnosing Vaginitis
Complaints of vaginal irritation and/or vaginal discharge are very common in ambulatory settings, particularly in gynecology offices. Bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis account for about […]
Four Tips for Initial Laparoscopic Entry
The initial trocar placement at the time of laparoscopic surgery is the most important step: 50% of complications that occur during laparoscopic surgery occur with […]
Four Tips for Easy Postpartum Tubal Ligation
Postpartum sterilization is a relatively low-cost and convenient option for many women, but it is too often under-utilized because many obstetricians struggle with the technique. […]