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Ablation
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding & Endometrial Ablation  
Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)  

by Thomas Lyons, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation  

by Joseph Feste, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation Rectoscope/Myomectomy Techniques and Complications

by Mark Perloe, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation as an Alternative to Hysterectomy  

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Interview with OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors, Andrew Brill, MD, USA and Paul D. Indman, MD, USA
Options Besides Hysterectomy for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (
transcript)

Related Links and Articles
Endometrial Ablation
From Greater Carolinas Women's Center
Endometrial Ablation From Reproductive Science Center ® of the San Francisco Bay Area


 
 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy

by J. Glenn Bradley, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Postmenopausal Bleeding and Its Significance  

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, and adenomyosis  
Perimenopausal Bleeding - What's Normal?  

Interview with OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors, Andrew Brill, MD, USA and Paul D. Indman, MD, USA
Options Besides Hysterectomy for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (
transcript)

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
Fibroid Medical Center of Northern California website of Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
GynAlternatives.com website of Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Alternatives to Hysterectomy for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding by Michael E. Taoff, MD, MSc
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: A Matter of Hormones
From Women's Health Interactive
Menorrhagia: When Periods Are Too Much
From Women's Health Interactive
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Resources from About.com


 
 
Adenomyosis
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, and adenomyosis  

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
Fibroid-Like Conditions: Adenomyosis
(reprinted with permission from The Center for Uterine Fibroids)
The Presurgical Diagnosis of Diffuse Adenomyosis
By Helen Bickerstaff, MB, BChir Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
Adenomyosis Sufferers
Support Group
Alternatives to Hysterectomy for Adenomyosis
by Michael E. Taoff, MD, MSc


 
 
Adhesions
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
OBGYN.net Infertility

by J. Glenn Bradley, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Pelvic Adhesions  
Different Views on Adhesion Management  

by James E. Carter, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain  

by Ron Feinberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Infertility Ask The Expert - Submit your questions on "Trying To Conceive"

by David M. Wiseman, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
A Patient's Guide to Adhesions and Related Pain or... You Are Not Alone  

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
International Adhesions Society
website of
David M. Wiseman, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynecare, a division of Ethicon, Inc. Information regarding symptoms and treatment alternatives for the patient. Also clinical data and research information for the Medical Professional.


 
Amenorrhea
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
OBGYN.net Menopause & Perimenopause
OBGYN.net Infertility

by Ronald Barentsen, MD, PhD, Netherlands, Chairman, OBGYN.net Menopause and Perimenopause Editorial Advisory Board
OBGYN.net Menopause & Perimenopause Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit your Question

by Ron Feinberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Infertility Ask The Expert - Submit your questions on "Trying To Conceive"

by Michael Kleerekoper, MB, BS, FACP, FACE, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Case of the Month: Secondary Amenorrhea  

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
A Basic Guide to Evaluating Amenorrhea
by Alan S. Penzias, MD 

Related Links and Articles
Amenorrhea, Secondary
Information from RxMed.com
Amenorrhea: When Periods Disappear
From Women's Health Interactive
Athletic Amenorrhea
From the Audio Health Library
Secondary Amenorrhea
Assessment and treatment of adolescent patients exhibiting amenorrhea


 
 
Birth & Pregnancy - See also Pregnancy - multiples for more information
OBGYN.net Pregnancy & Birth

by J. Glenn Bradley, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Kegel Exercises 

by Bradley Goldberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent
TWINS 
When Your Baby is Breech 
Smoking In Pregnancy 
Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects 
Exercise In Pregnancy 

by D. Ashley Hill, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy 
Are You Planning to Start a Family? 
Cesarean Section 
Molar Pregnancy 
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) 
Pre eclampsia 
Possible Causes and Treatments of Episiotomy Pain 

by William M. Rich, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent for Gynecologic Oncology
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 

Related Links and Articles
International Midwives Day - Articles
International Midwives Day - Personal Stories


 
 
Breast Disease
OBGYN.net Breast Care

by W. Lee Bourland, MD FACS, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
10 FAQs About Sentinel node Biopsy for Breast Cancer  
Twenty Questions to ask about your Surgeon: How to know if you're getting good advice about Breast Disease and Breast Cancer -also available in a printer friendly version

by Hannah Brooks, MD,  USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Screening & Early Detection

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
Heritable Breast and Ovarian Cancers by Gabriel M. Cohn, MD
Women's Primary Health Grand Rounds at the University of Michigan Timothy R.B. Johnson, MD, and Hope K. Haefner, MD, Series Editors: Management of the Palpable Breast Mass by Maria T. Kopicki, MD
Breast Cancer in Younger Women: Assessment and Risk Management by Victor G. Vogel, MD, MHS

Related Links and Articles
Breast Cancer: Common Reactions Of Children And How To Help by Jane Brazy, MD and Mary Ircink, RN
Breast Infections From Plainsense.com
Understanding Fibrocystic Changes of the Breast From College of American Pathologists
Fibrocystic Breast Disease Fact sheet from Dr. William Wooden
Breast Problems From the Sally Jobe Breast Center
Common Benign Breast Problems From the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Personal Stories
My Journey Living With Breast Cancer by Barbara Nesbitt, Editor, OBGYN.net
Cancer Destroys, Cancer Builds by Stephanie Byram and Charlee Brodsky
My Experience With Breast Cancer by Patricia Murray

Informative Links
The Breast Cancerlinks Search From CancerLinks.org
Breast Cancer Network From American Cancer Society
Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade The largest corporate supporter of breast cancer health programs in America.
Blood & Marrow Transplant Newsletter Resource directory and publications
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia Support and Research Information
Breast Cancer Answers Provided by trained Cancer Information Specialists using National Cancer Institute approved resources.
Breast Cancer - Doctor's Guide to the Internet The latest medical news and information on breast cancer and breast cancer-related disorders
Breast Cancer Information Center Learn more about breast cancer, self-examinations, mammography and more
Breast Cancer Information Service Information about diagnosis, treatment, prevention, support, and insurance issues concerning breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Lighthouse Support and information
Breast Cancer.net Breast cancer news and links
Breast Cancer and Pregnancy CancerWeb from the National Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer (ONCOLINK from the University of Pennsylvania) OncoLink is the first multimedia oncology information resource placed on the Internet
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Division of Breast Surgery Testing, Diagnosis and Treatment information
Community Breast Health Project Clearinghouse for information and support
A Consumer's Guide: Early Breast Cancer Information about the treatment of breast cancer
EduCare - Breast Health and Breast Cancer Network Providing answers for patients and professionals
Heritability of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Among Ashkenazi Jews Summary by Georgirene D. Vladutiu, Ph.D.,Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Neurology, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Ten Facts about Breast Cancer That May Surprise You HomeArts Breast Cancer Facts
Improving Imaging Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Look Good...Feel Better (LGFB) A free, non-medical public service program that teaches women cancer patients ways to cope with the side effects of treatment

Montana Breast Cancer Resource Guide This Guide is offered as a gift to the women of Montana, especially those who face or fear a diagnosis of breast cancer
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations A network of breast cancer organizations, providing information, assistance and referral to anyone with questions about breast cancer
National Cancer Institute's CancerNet Cancer Information CancerNet information is reviewed regularly by oncology experts and is based on the latest research
NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre of Sydney Australia Working in partnership with women, health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers and governments to improve breast cancer outcomes for women
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization Support Information in Spanish and English
Potential Benefits and Risks of Mammograms QnA on Mammograms


 
 
Burch Procedure (see also Conditions: Cystocele (bladder prolapse), Genital Prolapse, Rectocele (anal prolapse) and Urinary Incontinence and Procedures: Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) Sling)
OBGYN.net Urogynecology
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy

by Joseph Feste, MD, USA OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Laparoscopic Retropubic Colposuspension: The Burch Procedure

by James E. Carter, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Surgical versus Medical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence

Related Links
Urogynecology Channel.com the web site of  Neeraj Kohli, MD, USA and John R. Miklos, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors
Gyn-Endoscopy.com the web site of  Joe Feste, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
JamesCarterMD.com the web site of James E. Carter, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynalternatives.com the web site of Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
http://www.endometriosis-center.com/ the web site of C. Y. Liu, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
http://www.pelvicfloor.com/index.html the web site of Magnus Murphy, MD, author of Choosing Cesarean Birth


 

Cervical Dysplasia
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Treatment Of Cervical Dysplasia 
Answers About Your Abnormal PAP Test 

by William M. Rich, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent for Gynecologic Oncology
All About Pap Tests 
Glossary of Terms

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
Electrosurgery for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia by Wm. Jackson Epperson, MD; John L. Pfenninger, MD 

Related Links and Articles
Cervical Dysplasia From PlainSense.com
Abnormal Pap Smears Handout A Colposcopy allows a clinician to examine cells to check for conditions in the vagina and the cervix which are not visible with the naked eye
HPV and Cervical Dysplasia From LSUMC This page contains information about cervical dysplasia, HPV, and how they are linked

Child Bipolar Disorder
OBGYN.net Young Women 

Related Links and Articles
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
"Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. 
Merck Manual Bipolar Disorder
McMann's Depression and Bipolar Web 

 
Chronic Pelvic Pain
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain

by J. Glenn Bradley, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Pelvic Pain Solutions 

by James E. Carter, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Management

by Howard I. Glazer, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Biofeedback and Vulvovaginal Pain Summary of a Lecture

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Diagnosis of Pelvic Pain 
Gynecologic Causes of Pain - Internal: In Pelvis or Abdomen
Gynecologic Causes of Pain - External: In Vulva or Vagina

by Susan Parker, PT, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Do you have Chronic Pelvic Pain? Have you been referred to a Physical Therapist? and do you wonder why? What can a Physical Therapist do for you? 

by Andrea J. Rapkin, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynecological Pain In The Clinic: Is There A Link With The Basic Research? 
 
by Alexandre Ravski , MD,  Brazil, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor; Sandhi M. Barreto, PhD 
Pelvic pain scale: a systematic approach to chronic pelvic pain patients 

Interview with C. Paul Perry, MD,  USA, Chairman, OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Editorial Advisory Board
A Perry Perspective 

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
Hormone Suppression in the Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain in the Adolescent: Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation by Geri D. Hewitt, MD; Robert T. Brown, MD

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Current Concepts in the Evaluation and Management of a Common Gynecologic Problem
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome FAQ v2.3 by Camilla Cracchiolo, RN
ACOG Report on Chronic Pelvic Pain, September 1996, AFP
Chronic Pelvic Girdle article listing from Ability.org
Worldwide Congress On Pain Discussion forums for healthcare professionals as well as their patients and families


 
 
Colposcopy
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Treatment Of Cervical Dysplasia 
Answers About Your Abnormal PAP Test 

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynecologic Care of Women with Developmental Disabilities and Other Special Needs with James W. Nettleton, MD, PhD
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

by William M. Rich, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent for Gynecologic Oncology
All About Pap Tests 

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
Electrosurgery for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia by Wm. Jackson Epperson, MD; John L. Pfenninger, MD 

Sponsor's Corner: GyneTrends
The Use of Video Colposcopy in Sexual Assault Examinations By Astrid H. Heger, MD 


 
 
Contraception
OBGYN.net Contraception
OBGYN.net Young Woman

by Bradley Goldberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent
Health Benefits of The Birth Control Pill 
Norplant Removal 

by D. Ashley Hill, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Emergency Contraception 

Related Links and Articles
Oral Contraceptives: Risks, Benefits & New Regimes by B. Norman Barwin, MD
The Side Effects of Contraceptives by Elisa Wells, MPH, Kristina Gryboski, PhD and Elaine Murphy, PhD

 
Cystocele (bladder prolapse) (see also Conditions: Genital Prolapse, Rectocele (anal prolapse) and Urinary Incontinence and Procedures: Burch Procedure, Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) Sling)
OBGYN.net Urogynecology
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

by C. Y. Liu, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Laparoscopic Repair of Female Organ Prolapse
Laparoscopic Surgical Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence 


Related Links and Articles
Genital prolapse- chapter from the book, Choosing Cesarean Birth: An alternative to today's Crisis in Natural Childbirth? by Magnus Murphy, MD
Uterine Prolapse by Michael E. Toaff, MD, MSc
Photograph of a Uterine Prolapse (very graphic -- not for the squeamish)
Cystocele with Drawing  When the bladder drops from its normal place into the vagina, it is called a cystocele. Some cystoceles cause urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, lift objects, or even walk. 
Rectocele with Drawing  When the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina, it is called a rectocele. It is caused by a weakness of the back wall of the vagina.
Urogynecology Channel.com the web site of  Neeraj Kohli, MD, USA and John R. Miklos, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors
Gyn-Endoscopy.com the web site of  Joe Feste, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
JamesCarterMD.com the web site of James E. Carter, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynalternatives.com the web site of Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
http://www.endometriosis-center.com/ the web site of C. Y. Liu, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
http://www.pelvicfloor.com/index.html the web site of Magnus Murphy, MD, author of Choosing Cesarean Birth


 

DES Exposure
OBGYN.net Infertility
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by Ron Feinberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Infertility Ask The Expert - Submit your questions on "Trying To Conceive"

by William M. Rich, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent for Gynecologic Oncology
Cancer of the Vagina 

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
Women's Health and the Environment: NIEHS Fact Sheet # 10 from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
DES granddaughters may be at risk - an OBGYN.net Press Release
Recurrent Miscarriage (Pregnancy Loss) by Eric Daiter, MD (part 2 of 2)
DES Cancer Network The DES Cancer Network is an organization that addresses the special needs of women who have had clear cell adenocacinoma of the vagina and/or cervix -- a cancer linked to prenatal exposure to DES
DES Action USA DES Action is a national, non-profit consumer organization dedicated to informing the public about DES (diethylstilbestrol) and helping DES-exposed individuals
DES Listserv & Online Support Group Members of the DES Daughters Listserv are able to communicate freely through an e-mail list and in password protected chat areas and bulletin boards


 
 
Diabetes
OBGYN.net Pregnancy & Birth

Reprinted with permission from The Female Patient
Diabetes: Take it Seriously by Geneva Collins 

Related Links and Articles
Diabetes Handout suitable for printing
Diabetes In Pregnancy General information from the March of Dimes
The American Diabetes Association


 
 
Dysmenorrhea
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
OBGYN.net Endometriosis Pavilion
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain

by James E. Carter, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Management  

by Andrea J. Rapkin, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynecological Pain In The Clinic: Is There A Link With The Basic Research?

by Pat Sonnenstuhl BSN, CNM, ARNP, RH, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
A Young Woman's Guide to Painful Menstrual Cramps (AKA: Dysmenorrhea)

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
Dysmenorrhea - A Painful Time From Women's Health Interactive
Menstrual Cramps From Bodymatters.com
Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Explains why menstrual cramps occur.  It was once thought they were psychological in nature, but its now known they have a physical cause.
Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Handouts Dysmenorrhea affects most women at some stage during their reproductive years.
RxMed - Dysmenorrhea  Information on what it is, what causes it, signs & symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.


 
 
Dyspareunia
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain

by James E. Carter, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Management 

by D. Ashley Hill, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Painful Intercourse

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Diagnosis of Pelvic Pain 
Gynecologic Causes of Pain - Internal: In Pelvis or Abdomen
Gynecologic Causes of Pain - External: In Vulva or Vagina

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

by David M. Wiseman, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
A Patient's Guide to Adhesions and Related Pain or... You Are Not Alone

Related Links and Articles
Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome FAQ v2.3 by Camilla Cracchiolo, RN
First Intercourse & Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia) Tips from a doctor on how to avoid pain the first time you have intercourse, and causes of painful intercourse in women who are already sexually active
Dyspareunia Dyspareunia is the clinical name for painful intercourse
Painful Intercourse (Women) Overview of the causes of painful intercourse in women, and what to do about it
How to Overcome Pain During Intercourse by Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr.  Excellent article with information on overcoming this common problem, and dealing with the effects it may have on your marriage


 
 
Eating Disorders
OBGYN.net Young Woman

by Dana Dovitch, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
The Holidays Are Here, So is the Food 
A Tale Of Pregnancy 
Body Image: The History Of Body Hate And How To Change It 
with Candace De Puy, PhD

by Dian Shepperson Mills, CertEd, BA, Dip Ion, ITEC, MA, UK, OBGYN.net Nutrition Correspondent, Information Manager, Medical/Nutrition Library Resource, Lamberts Library Trust, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK
Healthy Diets

by Barbara Nesbitt, Editor of OBGYN.net
Eating Disorders, the New Disease of our time 

Related Links and Articles
Books on Women's Nutrition
Recovery from Anorexia: A Journey of Growth by Kim Hooper
Anorexia - Information and Guidance for Patients, Family, and Friends by Cheryl A. Wildes
My Monster, My Battle by Emily
American Anorexia/Bulimia Assoc. Great place to start if you are trying to find help with any of these or related conditions. Info for both the public and professionals
Eating Disorders: What They Are and How to Recognize Them From PlainSense.com
Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders A special section on the possible links between these two disorders as well as where to go for help
Bulimia Nervosa Index to descriptions, treatments, research, magazine articles, and public information booklets
Counseling Eating Disorders Concise information on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. How to recognize the signs and how to help
ANRED - Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. A nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder
Bulimia Nervosa & Anorexia Nervosa Handout Suitable for printing
Eating Disorders Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP) EDAP is a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
Something Fishy's Eating Disorder Site Support and information on a variety of eating disorders and the accompanying health risks


 
 
Endometrial Ablation
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding & Endometrial Ablation  
Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)  

by Thomas Lyons, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation  

by Joseph Feste, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation Rectoscope/Myomectomy Techniques and Complications

by Mark Perloe, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometrial Ablation as an Alternative to Hysterectomy  

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Interview with OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors, Andrew Brill, MD, USA and Paul D. Indman, MD, USA
Options Besides Hysterectomy for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (
transcript)

Related Links and Articles
Endometrial Ablation
From Greater Carolinas Women's Center
Endometrial Ablation From Reproductive Science Center ® of the San Francisco Bay Area


 
 
Endometriosis
EndometriosisZone.org

by Ronald F. Feinberg, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Minimal Endometriosis: Does It Affect Fertility?  

by D. Ashley Hill, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Endometriosis  
Painful Periods  
Endometrial Polyps

by William M. Rich, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent for Gynecologic Oncology
Ovarian Cysts and Endometriosis  

by Professor Enrique Onetto, MD, Santiago Chile
Endometriosis and Adolescence


by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Chronic Pelvic Pain Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

Related Links and Articles
The use of Kliogest as "add-back" in Patients on Zoladex Treatment for Endometriosis  by Henk R. Franke, Peter HM, vd Weijer, Ton MM. Pennings and Jan M. vd Mooren
Living with Endometriosis and Vulvodynia by Kristy Sokoloski


 
 
Fetal Distress/Fetal Monitoring
OBGYN.net Fetal Monitoring

by Samir F. Abdel Aziz,MD, Egypt, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor; Ali A Afia , MD and Mohamed S El-Shourbagy MD. Obstetrics and Gynecology Dept.*; Paediatric Dept.**, Clinical Pathology ***Dept. Al-Azhar Faculty of Medicine
Cord Blood Erythropoietin and Markers of Fetal Hypoxia

by OBGYN.net Editorial Advisors, Myer S. Bornstein, MD, USA, and Don Shuwarger, MD, FACOG, USA,
Protocol: Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor 

by Greggory R. DeVore, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Fetal Ultrasound, The Screening Examination
Assessment of venous flow in normal and high-risk fetuses: is the future now?
Fetal Echocardiography - Gold Edition Review by Art Fougner, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor

by K. Maeda, MD, PhD, Japan, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor; M. Utsu, A. Makio, M. Serizawa, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Seirei Hospitals, Hamamatsu, Japan, and Y. Noguchi, T. Hamada, K. Mariko, F. Matsumoto, Department of Applied Physics, National Defense Academy, Yokosuka, Japan
Neural Network And Experts Systems In The Analysis Of Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate 

by Herman P. van Geijn, MD PhD, Netherlands, Chairman, OBGYN.net Fetal Monitoring Editorial Advisory Board
Cardiotocography

Related Links and Articles
What Constitutes Fetal Distress? by Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD, Editor-in-chief of OBG Management Re-published with permission of OBG Management
Auditory Evoked Response Test to Evaluate Fetal Health: a new method to evaluate intrauterine fetal asphyxia by Nilo Pereira Luz, M.D., Head Professor Obstetrics Faculdade de Medicina, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do RGS
Intelligent Pattern Analysis of the Foetal Electrocardiogram by Nicholas Outram


 
 
Fertility Issues
OBGYN.net Infertility

by Ronald F. Feinberg, MD, PhD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Minimal Endometriosis: Does It Affect Fertility? 
Insulin-Sensitizing Agents (ISAs) & PCOS: Before you ask for a prescription. . .  
OBGYN.net Infertility Ask The Expert - Submit your questions on "Trying To Conceive"

by Aniruddha Malpani, MD, India, OBGYN.net Infertility Editorial Advisor
Making IVF Affordable

by Mark Perloe, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Eight is Enough: Balancing the risks of advanced fertility treatment with E.Scott Sills, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
An Overview of Infertility with E.Scott Sills, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor

by Zeev Shoham, MD, Israel, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
The Use of rec-LH to Facilitate Monofollicular Development 
The Role of LH Follicular Development 
Stimulation of Ovarian Function Monitoring  
Ovulation Induction: From Shot in the Dark, a Flat Staircase and Beyond
Clinical Experience with Recombinant Human FSH

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Infertility: A Couple's Survival Guide by Eric Daiter, MD
ART Ethical Aspects in Egyptian Culture by Hesham Al-Inany, MD


 
 
Fibroids
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives
OBGYN.net Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy

by J. Glenn Bradley, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids 
Uterine Fibroids - (What Every Woman Should Know)

by Bradley Goldberg, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Correspondent
Fibroids

by Herbert A. Goldfarb, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Curing Fibroids Without Hysterectomy

by D. Ashley Hill, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Uterine fibroids

by Francis L. Hutchins, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Courtesy of EmpowerMed
A Focus on Fibroids: What Do I Need To Know?

by Paul D. Indman, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Fibroids: Types of Fibroids and Diagnosis 
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Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) 
What Every Woman Should Know About Fibroids

by Daniel Javit, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor and Samuel Wahl, MD
Nonsurgical Management Of Uterine Fibroids

by David B. Toub, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
OBGYN.net Hysterectomy & Alternatives Ask The Expert - Search the Archives - Submit a question

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Multiple symptoms due to marked uterine enlargement by fibroids. by Michael E. Taoff, MD, MSc
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Fibromyalgia (FMS)

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