Bio-Logic
A breakdown of commonly misunderstood women’s health topics
New guidelines were recently released and implemented about the use of low-dose aspirin, also known as 81mg or “baby aspirin” for prevention of a serious pregnancy complication known as preeclampsia. It has long been known that people who developed preeclampsia early in a previous pregnancy could benefit from […]
It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Pink is for Prevention. Prevention of breast cancer can occur with a few actions. Don’t smoke tobacco products Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum (Less than one drink per day is ideal) Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly: 150 minutes per […]
If you haven’t heard of this new birth control option that lasts a whole year and is NOT an intrauterine device, you are not alone. First, I need to make one thing clear. I do not have any partnership or sponsorship arrangement with any pharmaceutical company. When I […]
I recently had a conversation with a patient who needed an induction of labor for a medical reason affecting the safety of her and her unborn child. I explained the circumstance to the patient and she seemed to understand. Shortly after she left my office she called back. […]
The other day, a patient and I were chatting and she hit me with “I have one more question.” Now, usually that phrase comes before something that the person is super embarrassed to ask. I usually respond with, “Go for it. There is no such thing as TMI […]
A friend recently shared with me a story that troubled me to my core. A friend of hers was diagnosed with anemia, also known as a low blood count. She saw her gynecologist for evaluation and ultimately underwent a hysterectomy, even though her menstrual bleeding, from the little […]
August 1-7 this World Breastfeeding Week. This is a national campaign that takes place every year in over 120 countries with the mission to inform, educate and support people with knowledge and resources to support breastfeeding as a global culture. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) […]
The death of Sha-Asia Washington on July 3rd, 2020, has sparked outrage in Brooklyn and attention from the entire country regarding the safety, or lack thereof of black women during childbirth. As a practicing OBGYN and as a black woman, I feel the need to address this particular […]
I know, I know. I haven’t written anything in a while. That is going to change, though because one of my first loves has always been writing. I won’t leave you again. As we wrap up National Women’s Health Week 2020 (May 10-16th) I would be remiss if […]
Information is limited with regards to how COVID-19 has or will affect pregnant women, however in this article I will share what information we do know and how you can conduct yourself safely if you suspect contact with this new virus. Pregnant women are considered an immuno-compromised population. […]
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