A pap smear is a screening tool for cervical cancer. The cervix is the opening to the uterus, and is located at the top of the vagina. The cells on the cervix are continuously changing, and they can develop abnormalities or pre-cancer lesions often referred to as...
HPV, the human papillomavirus, is very common in both men and women. There are over one hundred strands of the virus, approximately 30 of which are sexually transmitted. Some strands of the virus can result in genital warts, and others lead to cancer of the cervix,...
You have taken the first step to becoming a parent and have decided that you are ready for motherhood. With so many things to consider, sometimes it is hard to slow down and focus on the basics. Being a good parent begins before conception. This is the time to prepare...
Dr. Kessler and her staff helped in raising money for the March of Dimes, an organization that supports programs to help mothers to have healthy full term babies. Their goal was to reach $1000 and they achieved that goal and more. Her staff, and their family and...
For many women with busy schedules daily dosing of birth control pills can be difficult, therefore there are a variety of other options to consider. When discussing contraception in women with no contraindications I find it helpful to approach it based on how often...