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January 1, 2010
by Dennis Hidlebaugh, M.D.
Gynecology News
What is colposcopy?
Colposcopy is the examination of a women's cervix, or the lowest part of the uterus, by use of a special microscope. This special microscope, or colposcope, is placed at the f...
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January 1, 2010
by Dennis Hidlebaugh, M.D.
Gynecology News
Heavy uterine bleeding (menorrhagia) is a common problem with a variety of causes. Menorrhagia may be due to hormone disturbances, uterine fibroids, polyps, overgrowth of the uterine lining (hyperpla...
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January 1, 2010
by Dennis Hidlebaugh, M.D.
Gynecology News
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue like that which lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus, usually on the surfaces of organs in the pelvic and abdominal areas,...
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January 1, 2010
by Dennis Hidlebaugh, M.D.
Gynecology News
Surgical Techniques
Laparotomy. Laparotomy is the standard abdominal surgical procedure. It is invasive and usually requires a wide horizontal incision, the so-called bikini incision, right a...
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December 14, 2009
by Dennis Hidlebaugh, M.D.
Gynecology News
There's been great progress over the last 30 years in identifying risk factors for breast cancer. At this time, researchers agree on more than 20 factors that increase breast cancer risk and several...
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