Rasik Nagda, M.D.

Women over the age of 65 might have certain health topics they want to discuss with their gynecologist. Some topics might include: sexual health, fitness and nutrition, cardiovascular risk factors, relationships and mental health, how to reduce stroke risk, alternative medicine options, self-breast exams, bladder issues and hormone therapy.

One advantage of visiting an OB/GYN when you are pregnant is that we can provide prenatal care and keep both you and your baby healthy before, during, and after your pregnancy.

Following an abnormal Pap smear, your doctor may choose to perform a colposcopy, where he or she is able to see the cells of the va**na and cervix in detail. Other common tests include an endocervical curettage or a biopsy.

Your little one will thank you for making sure that you keep your OB/GYN as a resource from the earliest consideration of becoming parents to the day he or she is born. It’s the best way for you to ensure that you will have the information you need for you and your little one to stay healthy.

If you’ve had a series of painful and high-risk pregnancies, you may decide that you’re ready to look into options for preventing future pregnancies. Let’s talk about whether permanent sterilization or long-term birth control is the better option for your family.

What is am amniocentesis? This is a prenatal test normally conducted between the 16th and 20th weeks of pregnancy and is most commonly used to determine if the baby has any genetic disorders. The test retrieves a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding your baby in the uterus.

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the uterus. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including: uterine fibroids, cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and cancer. Hysterectomies are not extremely common, with approximately 300 out of every 100,000 women needing one.

Did you know that the Endometriosis Association estimates that endometriosis affects over 5.5 million women in the United States and Canada? In fact, many believe it to be the leading cause of pelvic pain in the world.

Unfortunately, certain medical conditions can make pregnancy more difficult than others. Let’s talk about the state of your health and what changes you can make to ensure you’re giving your baby the best possible start you can.

There are two different types of mammograms: screening and diagnostic. Screening mammograms are for women with no breast problems or symptoms of breast cancer. These should be done every one to two years. Diagnostic mammograms are done as a follow up to screening mammograms.

One of the main diseases we can test for is cystic fibrosis, which occurs in one of 25 Caucasian women. It also affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.

Did you know that experts say that prenatal classes can help to prevent postpartum depression? Prenatal classes puts you in touch with other new mothers, providing the support you need to help you get through the first couple months.