Staying current with your breast exams is a great way to keep up with your overall health. Depending on your age, the frequency in which you will need to get your breast exams will differ. If you haven’t had a breast exam yet, there are a few helpful tips to get through the appointment smoothly. …
Pelvic pain is a common gynecological symptom that leads to a visit to the ER or a gynecologist. An acute pelvic pain is of sudden onset and is present for less than three months. It is reported in up to 24% of women and accounts for 2-10% of outpatient gynecological visits and 20% of laparoscopic …
Mahesh Shetty MD In young, pregnant, breast feeding and the teenage women, the most common breast symptom is a breast lump. Other symptoms include a nipple discharge. Breast cancer is not common but important to be diagnosed early. Ultrasound of the breast is the initial tool to assess breast symptoms in these women. Palpable breast …
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women accounting for 30% of all cancers, affects 1 in 8 women, and is the second most common cause of cancer mortality. The size of the cancer at the time of diagnosis has been shown to be the single most important prognostic factor that determines disease …
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