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gynecology
A Cause Of Pelvic Pain Your Doctor Might Miss
Lissa Rankin, May 18, 2011
As an OB/GYN, I have examined and treated thousands of women who complain of pelvic pain. Sometimes the diagnosis is easy -- it’s pelvic inflammatory disease, a ruptured ovarian cyst, a twisted ovary, or an ectopic pregnancy. But more often than not, the cause doesn’t jump out and whack you on the white coat.
How We Evaluate Pelvic Pain
Read More...Doctors Refuse To Treat Fat Women. WTF?
Lissa Rankin, May 17, 2011
Yes. You read that title right. It’s heartbreakingly true. According to this article, 15 OB/GYN practices in South Florida have set a weight limit and will not accept obstetrics or gynecology patients who weigh more.
"People don't realize the risk we're taking by taking care of these patients," the South Florida Sun-Sentinel quoted Dr. Albert Triana of South Miami as saying. "There's more risk of something going wrong and more risk of getting sued. Everything is more complicated with an obese patient in GYN surgeries and in [pregnancies]."
Why You Should Be Pissed At These Docs
Read More...Introducing The Owning Pink Center & The Pink Partnership Agreement
Lissa Rankin, February 2, 2010
Hiya Pinkies! As many of you know, I have been struggling for six months over whether or not to leave my job at the integrative health center where I work. On one level, I adore the people, the space is gorgeous, and my patients are treasures.
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