by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Feb 1, 2019 | Obstetrician
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test done around the 10th to 13th week to check for certain genetic problems as well as chromosomal abnormalities1. In this test, sample tissue is taken from the small finger-like protrusions on the placenta and sent to a...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Jan 17, 2019 | Colposcopy, Gynecologist, HPV
LEEP treatment in Manhattan: Millions of Americans are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) every year For some, this disease may result in cervical dysplasia and /or venereal warts. Venereal Warts or genital warts are sexually transmitted infections (STI)...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Jan 10, 2019 | Gynecologist, Obstetrician
Facts about an OB/GYN urgent care in Manhattan, NYC: The first two places most people think about when they have a medical issue are the ER and their doctor’s office. In both cases, you would likely not receive immediate care. While the ER maybe better when you...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Jan 3, 2019 | Obstetrician
Cervical cerclage is a procedure that reinforces the cervix by the stitching or tying of the cervical opening 1. This procedure is usually performed when a pregnant woman has an incompetent cervix (a short or weak cervix). This is also an option for women with a...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Dec 27, 2018 | fallopian tubes, Obstetrician
Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic test in which a sample of the amniotic fluid is taken. The fetus is constantly shedding cells into this fluid, hence it used to diagnose a lot of conditions such as Down syndrome and determine if the fetus has an infection1. It...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Dec 20, 2018 | Obstetrician
What is preterm labor? Preterm labor occurs when a mother begins to have frequent contractions in which the cervix begins to open and close in preparation for delivery1. When this occurs after the 20th week and before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is referred to as...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Dec 13, 2018 | Obstetrician
Things You Need to Know While Expecting Multiples: You probably just got used to the idea that you and your partner are about to become parents, then you go in for your routine check-up and find out you are expecting not one but two more babies. Most couples at this...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Dec 7, 2018 | Obstetrician
During any pregnancy, there is always a risk of complications arising regardless of whether you possess any risk factors or not. Starting prenatal care early helps to detect any problems before they become serious and develop into dangerous health complications. In a...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Nov 22, 2018 | Gynecologist
Every year thousands of women in American are diagnosed with gynecological issues such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse etc. Normally open surgery would be required to treat any of the conditions mentioned above, but with the...
by 67th Street OB/Gyn | Nov 14, 2018 | Gynecologist
Importance of STD Counseling and Testing: Every year more than 20 million people in the United States are newly infected with an STD1. STDs or STIs (sexual transmitted diseases or infections) are diseases spread through sexual contact such as vaginal, anal and oral...
