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Minimally Invasive Surgery

March 6, 2013 Minimally Invasive Surgery is a term used to suggest an alternative method of obtaining a surgical procedure, by using Da Vinci Robot, single incision or laparoscopic-assisted instruments to accomplish the... read full post

Jeremiah Whittington, MD, FACOG - Specialty(s): Obstetrics & Gynecology

Sacral Nerve Stimulation for urinary disorders

November 2, 2012 The concept of sacral nerve stimulation (SNM) was introduced in 1979 and was approved by the FDA in 1997. Currently SNM is approved in the United States by the FDA for refractory urinary urge incontinence, urinary frequency/urgency syndrome and non-obstructive... read full post

Jeffrey L. O’Connor, MD - Specialty(s): Urology

A Fertility Work-Up

October 12, 2012If you have been trying to conceive and have been unsuccessful after a year of trying and you are under 30, or have been trying unsuccessfully for six months or more and are over the age of 35, it is time to speak with a fertility specialist... read full post

Carol Kowalczyk, MD - Specialty(s): Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines

Apr 19, 2013 Annual screenings continue as women, doctors appear to be ignoring task force recommendations, new data shows read full post

Work By Female Scientists Gets Judged More Harshly: Study

Apr 19, 2013 Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors read full post

Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor

Apr 17, 2013 Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival read full post

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids

Apr 17, 2013 Women with adequate levels of the nutrient less likely to get the noncancerous growths, study shows read full post

Pre-Hysterectomy Class

Ongoing Providence Hospital: Southfield Planning ahead for your surgery can help ease some of the anxiety that comes along with this decision. If you have questions about what to expect during your hospital stay, planning for your recovery at home or general women’s issues, contact our Nurse... view event details

Reflexology Therapy

Ongoing Valade Healing Arts Center, 3rd floor Skillfull application of pressure to specific points in the feet and hands. Evidence suggests that your body is mirrored in your feet. Reflexology promotes the body's ability to adjust and balance during times of stress. Some of the benefits include an increase... view event details

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I’m having a problem with controlling my bowel movements. Is there any help for that?

Well you’re not alone! It is estimated that over 15 million people have Fecal Incontinence, but only 1.5 million people are diagnosed.

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Rochelle Igrisan

Registered Nurse, MSN

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