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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Gender Differences Mean More Knee Injuries for Women
Women athletes are twice as likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) as men, a figure that varies by sport. Dr. Natasha Trentacosta, a Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 23, 2021
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
In the wake of concerns over COVID-19-vaccine-linked blood clots, a Cedars-Sinai gynecologist explains what women need to know about the condition, the risks and how to protect themselves.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 14, 2021
First Person: I joined a clinical trial—here's why and how it went
Michelle Mindlin is highly experienced with cancer treatments. Over the course of a decade, the 66-year-old has survived—and thrived—thanks to cutting-edge care, a positive outlook and a commitment to staying on top of emerging trends in...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 01, 2021
Residency Spotlight: OB-GYN
Residency is one of the most exciting times in a doctor's life. Once medical school is completed, newly minted physicians are matched with teaching hospitals and become residents, or doctors in training. We sat down with three residents ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 22, 2021
Uterine Fibroids: What Women Should Know
Uterine fibroids are a common women's health problem, but many women are unaware they even have them. Dr. Kelly Wright, gynecologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai, talks about new treatment options for uterine fibroids and why more women should...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 28, 2021
Three's a Charm: Woman Has Triplets After "Roller Coaster" Journey
Everyone has a pandemic story, but Rommy Coutelin and her husband, Casey, had a life-changing year that ended with three bundles of joy. Read their against-the-odds story and hear from their OB-GYN about the challenges they faced.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 21, 2021
When Should an Adolescent Girl See a Gynecologist?
Adolescent girls don't usually see a gynecologist until they turn 18 or need a pelvic exam or pap test until 21. But some health concerns may be reason for young girls to see a specialist earlier. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 05, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: What Women Need to Know
Cedars-Sinai women's health providers explain why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for women, including those who are pregnant or trying, and what women need to watch out for.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 29, 2021
Pediatricians and Ob-Gyns Can Work Together to Guide Your Health Journey
Pediatrician, Sharon Wirawan, MD, and OB-GYN, Itai Ronen, MD, come into our lives and see their jobs overlap at particularly exciting and vulnerable times, such as the birth of a child or a young woman learning to care for her ...
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Mar 08, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Investigator Studies Monoclonal Antibody Eculizumab in Pregnant ...
Pregnant women with severe illness present a challenge to providers. Rarely are these patients included in clinical research studies due to concern for both mother and child, and very few new drugs are approved for use. New Research is ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
Endometriosis Surgery Leads to Baby Boy
Cristy Allen had managed through a lot of pain, adult acne, weight gain, nausea and a distended belly but nothing she tried addressed the discomfort. After a visit to the doctor, she confirmed her suspicion of endometriosis which lead ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 13, 2020
Infertility and Mental Health
Millions of women and couples have difficulty getting pregnant. Infertility can also impact your mental health. If you or your partner is struggling with a mental health issue while trying to get pregnant know that you are not alone. ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 08, 2020
High Blood Pressure: What Women Need to Know
Research at Cedars-Sinai finds high blood pressure progresses faster in women. Here's everything women need to know about the new findings.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 29, 2020
Cancer and Fertility: What You Should Know
Women who have been diagnosed with cancer should know how cancer treatment might impact their fertility. Cedars-Sinai fertility specialist Dr. Erica Wang explains more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 02, 2020
Do Fertility and Ovulation Apps Work?
Many women use mobile apps that can track fertility and ovulation, but do these apps really help with getting pregnant? Dr. Jessica Chan, an OB-GYN at Cedars-Sinai, helps answer the question if fertility apps work and explains the pros ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 29, 2020