Is there a natural way to treat a vaginal infection?
By Amery Baker, PA-C The best answer to this question is: not really. Natural remedies for treatment of vaginal infection have theoretic science behind them and limited evidence supporting use. When compared to available medications (including over the counter treatments) for vaginal infections, however, they do not help enough for doctor recommendation. Some remedies are […]
Once a C-section, Always a C-section?
By Mark Schemmel, M.D. Patients often ask if having had a cesarean once means that they will always require a cesarean. The fact is that most women who have had a single prior cesarean are candidates for what we call TOLAC, or a trial of labor after cesarean. Many of these women have a high […]
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening or Cell free DNA Testing
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening ( N.I.P.S.) or Cell free DNA Testing By Dr. Stovall Introduction: Chromosomal testing with gender identification in the first trimester New to prenatal screening is the N.I.P.S. testing. It is a chromosomal test for Down’s syndrome and other genetic disorders. It is getting a lot of attention not only for increased sensitivity […]