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On August 9, 2011, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists submitted the following letter to the editor of The New York Times:
August 9, 2011
The New York Times
620 8th Avenue
New ...
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August 2011
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FAQ166
What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is leakage of urine with physical activity, such as exercise, or when coughing, laughing, or sneezing.
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August 2011
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FAQ008
What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.
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August 2011
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FAQ079
What is a breech presentation?
By 3-4 weeks before the due date, most babies move so their heads are down near the birth canal (vagina). If this does not happen, the buttocks, the feet, or both may b...
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August 2011
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FAQ069
What is the due date and what does it mean?
Your due date is used as a guide for checking your pregnancy's progress and the baby's growth and age. Health care providers often use more than one method...
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August 2011
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FAQ090
What causes miscarriage?
Miscarriage can be caused by a number of things before, during, or after the process of fertilization—in which the male sperm and the female egg join. Most factors that cause...
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August 2011
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FAQ052
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization for women is called tubal sterilization. In tubal sterilization, the fallopian tubes are closed off. Tubal s...
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August 2011
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FAQ011
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.
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August 2011
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FAQ070
What is a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)?
If you have had a previous cesarean delivery, you have two choices about how to give birth again:
You can have a scheduled cesarean delivery; ...
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August 2011
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FAQ080
What is the difference between outpatient surgery and inpatient surgery?
Outpatient surgery, also called ambulatory or same–day surgery, does not require an overnight stay in the hospital, meaning th...
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August 2011
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FAQ075
What is an ovarian cyst?
An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their childbearing years. A woman ...
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August 2011
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FAQ096
What is cancer?
Cancer occurs when old cells do not die when they should or are damaged. Normally, the body repairs or destroys such cells. Sometimes, these cells may grow out of control. This causes...
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August 2011
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Washington, DC -- In a response today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) applauds the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) effort in protecting women's health b...
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July 2011
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FAQ006
What is cesarean birth?
Cesarean birth is the delivery of a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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May 2011
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FAQ097
What is cancer of the uterus?
Normally, healthy cells that make up the body's tissues grow, divide, and replace themselves on a regular basis. This keeps the body healthy. Sometimes certain cells dev...
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May 2011
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SP096
El cancer del ovario es una enfermedad que afecta a uno o ambos ovarios. Los ovarios son dos glandulas que se encuentran a los dos lados del utero. Cada ano se diagnostican aproximadamente 22,000 cas...
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May 2011
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SP052
La esterilizacion posterior al parto se realiza despues del nacimiento de un bebe. La esterilizacion es un metodo anticonceptivo permanente. Este metodo es muy eficaz para prevenir embarazos y es el ...
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May 2011
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SP011
Esterilización de la mujer
La esterilización tubárica implica cerrar las trompas
de Falopio. Esta esterilización impide que un óvulo
se desplace hacia abajo desde la trompa de Falopio
ha...
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April 2011
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Washington, DC -- President Obama's federal 2012 budget includes $250 million in grants over the next three years to fund state efforts to overhaul medical liability laws. This proposal authorizes th...
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February 2011
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Number 474
(Replaces No. 284, August 2003)
ABSTRACT: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice acknowledges that the issue of nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is an important concern for phy...
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February 2011
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) issued a Committee Opinion today that says although the absolute risk of planned home births is low, published ...
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January 2011
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SP080
Si tiene programada una cirugia, necesitara tener cierta informacion basica. Saber lo que puede esperar antes y despues de la cirugia puede ayudarle a sentirse menos preocupada y con un mayor control...
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January 2011
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SP070
Antes se creia que si una mujer tenia un parto por cesarea, todos sus demas bebes tendrian que nacer de la misma manera. Hoy en dia, se sabe que muchas mujeres pueden someterse a una prueba de trabaj...
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December 2010
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SP166
La incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo es una perdida de orina que se produce al realizar actividad fisica, como ejercicio, o al toser, reir o estornudar. Es un problema comun en las mujeres y se la p...
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November 2010
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Number 466
ABSTRACT: International humanitarian medical efforts provide essential services to patients who would not otherwise have access to specific health care services. The Committees on Ethics and Global W...
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September 2010
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