There is no increased risk to healthy pregnant women in contact with recently vaccinated healthy individuals save for two exception. Firstly, with the varicella vaccine (chicken pox), there is a very small chance that the vaccinated individual develops a rash which can potentially be transmitted to people who never had chicken pox. Secondly, the FDA… Continue reading My daughter is 15 months and is due for her vaccines I just found out I am pregnant again. I read that some vaccines are live viruses and some vaccines are just the proteins. Is there any danger to me and the new baby with my daughter’s vaccines?
Category: Obstetrics / Gynecology
Hypothetically speaking, should a person with active tuberculosis be treated while pregnant or should treatment be delayed until after pregnancy?
Treatment should be initiated immediately on any patient suspected of having active tuberculosis regardless of pregnancy status. In fact, the dangers of having active tuberculosis far outweigh any potential side effects of the medications. Therefore, triple drug therapy with isoniazide, rifampin, and ethambutol should be initiated and continued for nine months.
Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
Anemia is a condition in which a person has low red blood cells as measured by “hemoglobin” and “hematocrit.” Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying protein within red blood cells and hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood take from a patient (red blood cells, white blood cells, proteins and… Continue reading Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
I got bacterial vaginosis. Does this mean my bf is cheating on me and gave me an STD?
Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria causing malodorous discharge and irritation. It is not an STD and is not transmitted between sexual partners. Bacterial vaginosis can affect any woman regardless of sexual activity but certain behaviors such as douching or multiple sexual partners can upset the normal bacterial balance in the vagina… Continue reading I got bacterial vaginosis. Does this mean my bf is cheating on me and gave me an STD?
I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?
To improve your sleep hygiene, sleep experts recommend improving your environment, diet, and habits. Needless to say, a comfortable mattress with supportive pillows are essential. It is also important to create an environment that is quiet, dark and cool. If you can’t control the amount of noise entering your bedroom, trying using soft foam earplugs… Continue reading I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?