Are office visits with my OB/GYN necessary?
Why do I have to come in? Can’t I just get a prescription over the phone for my symptoms? Sadly, it is not that simple. There are many reasons, some quite serious, why a patient might have itching “down there”, burning with urination, or pain in the lower abdomen. Coming into the office allows…
Read MoreVulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Do you suffer from chronic itching or burning of the genitalia? Have you or your partner noticed changes in the appearance of your genital tissue. Does a family member suffer from any chronic genital conditions? If so, you may want to be evaluated for a condition called vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). VLS is a long-term…
Read MorePartners In Women’s Health’s Ann Patrice Casale Earns Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree
Ann Patrice (“Pat”) Casale, a popular nurse practitioner at Jupiter’s Partners In Women’s Health recently earned her DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. It took two years to complete the degree, which helped her obtain new skills such as enhanced management of vulvar diseases and pelvic floor…
Read MoreDr. Anthony Shaya Answers Questions About Zika Virus On Local News
Dr. Anthony Shaya was recently featured on the local news answering questions about the Zika virus: If you have questions about the Zika virus, speak to your healthcare provider.
Read MoreFDA Approves New Medication To Help Pre-Menopausal Women With Libido
Have you heard of Addyi? The FDA has approved the new medication to help pre-menopausal women with libido. It is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for acquired, generalized Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Addyi is creating some buzz in the media. Many women have been reading about the medication…
Read MoreThe Zika Virus and Pregnancy
Over the last week we have received many calls about the Zika virus at Partners in Women’s Health. Currently there is limited information about Zika as this is a new and emerging threat to pregnant patients. However, we would like to provide you with some basic information about the virus. Zika is in the family of flavaviruses. It…
Read MoreDo Women Need to Have A Period Every Month?
I recently came across an interesting article in The Atlantic, about women using contraceptives to not have a menses. My colleagues and I have similar conversations with our patients on a daily basis. Many times we will prescribe oral contraceptives so that patients will not have a period, and the Mirena IUD many times will eliminate monthly…
Read MorePresident Obama Encourages More Ovarian Cancer Research
October is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Unfortunately, there is still no good screening test for ovarian cancer. Still, as has been the case for last 50 years, most cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in later stages, so it is encouraging that our leaders bring it up and are committed to fighting it. President Obama…
Read MoreRules for Traveling While Pregnant
Travel does not need to be off-limits when you are pregnant. Here are a few tips to help you plan and have a relaxing vacation or business trip. The best time for travel is your second trimester (13-26 weeks). By this point you should be past morning sickness and daily queasiness, but you still have…
Read MoreAre There Benefits To Taking Placenta Pills Postpartum?
The practice of taking pills made from dehydrated placenta postpartum has been in the news lately, as reported by NPR. This practice is called Placentophagy. It is defined as the act of mammals eating the placenta of their young after childbirth. We caught up with Dr. Anthony Shaya, of Partners In Women’s Health in Jupiter,…
Read More