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I Have Heavy Bleeding. What Are My Treatment Options?
If you suffer from heavy periods, you are not alone. There is actually a name for this type of condition. It is called Menorrhagia. There can be fluctuations in the amount of bleeding from one woman to the next, but for some women the bleeding and cramping would be enough to cause an interruption in their lives each month. If you do, in fact, have Menorrhagia, then there are a number of different causes as well as different treatments depending on the cause. » Read more about: I Have Heavy Bleeding. What Are My Treatment Options? »
The ABCs of HPV
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an incredibly common disease that is actually a group of more than 100 viruses.
According to the CDC, about 79 million people in the United States currently are infected with HPV, and 14 million will become infected each year. Here are a few things you should know about HPV so you can be prepared: » Read more about: The ABCs of HPV »
Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?
If you have pelvic pain that occurs for more than two weeks a month and has been there for more than six months, you might be suffering from Chronic Pelvic Pain, or CPP. » Read more about: Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain? »
Cervical Cancer Awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and is found in about 99% of cervical cancers. While almost 90% of HPV infections resolve on their own within 2 years, high-risk types of HPV may cause cervical cancer. » Read more about: Cervical Cancer Awareness »
Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy
Uterine fibroids, which are benign muscular tumors that grow in the womb, are extremely common in women of reproductive age. Fibroids can display themselves as single tumors or multiple can grow. Even though most fibroids are nothing to be concerned about, uterine fibroids during pregnancy can cause minor complications, such as: » Read more about: Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy »
Could Persistent UTI-like Symptoms be Bladder Cancer?
Persistent urinary tract infections (UTI) or UTI-like symptoms may be an indication of bladder cancer or the potential for bladder cancer. It depends on the type of symptoms, how long you have had them and if there is pain involved.
Getting the facts, as well as seeing your doctor, is important if you are experiencing continued UTI’s or UTI-like symptoms. » Read more about: Could Persistent UTI-like Symptoms be Bladder Cancer? »
Risk Factors for Uterine Cancer
Endometrial cancer develops from abnormal cellular growth in the inner lining of the uterus and accounts for the majority of uterine cancer cases. It is typically diagnosed in women 50 and older. When diagnosed at an early stage before it spreads outside the uterus, endometrial cancer can be successfully treated using minimally invasive methods.
Knowing the symptoms and risk factors of the disease helps towards an early diagnosis. » Read more about: Risk Factors for Uterine Cancer »
NOCC Mayor’s 5K for Ovarian Cancer
Thank you to all of our patients that came out to join our team at GCPS on September 27, 2015 for the 25th Annual NOCC 5K Run/Walk for ovarian cancer.
Pictured in photo: Dr. Denehy, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Stephenson, and Nurse Practitioner Marisa Hamrah and the staff at GCPS. » Read more about: NOCC Mayor’s 5K for Ovarian Cancer »
Introducing Dr.Stephenson!
GCPS is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ruth Stephenson to our staff. Dr. Stephenson has an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology and her medical degree from NYCOM. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center where she was trained and mentored by Drs. Denehy and Taylor. She then completed her fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of California-Davis and has returned to New Jersey to join her mentors. » Read more about: Introducing Dr.Stephenson! »
Introducing Marisa Hamrah, A.P.N., C
GCPS is pleased to announce the addition of Marisa Hamrah, A.P.N., C to our staff as a licensed nurse practitioner helping to broaden the continuum of care for our established gynecologic patients. With her enthusiasm and 10 years of expertise in Women’s Health, she is assisting Dr. Thad Denehy and Dr. Robert Taylor in the management of their patients. Marisa is also welcoming new general gynecologic patients to her practice. For an appointment call 973-243-9300. » Read more about: Introducing Marisa Hamrah, A.P.N., C »