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AWARDS
Congratulations to Dr. Thad Denehy and Dr. Robert Taylor on being nominated again as “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly and Inside Jersey for 2015! Having been nominated by their peers, referrals are the highest compliment any doctor can receive and even more so when acute and complicated cases are involved. Both Dr. Denehy and Dr. Taylor often receive such cases from physicians and surgeons who refer their technically challenging, medically compromised and hi-risk patients for surgical and medical management of both benign and malignant gynecologic conditions. » Read more about: AWARDS »
Understanding Options for Your Hysterectomy
Understanding Options for Your Hysterectomy
There are times when a hysterectomy is a must in order to deal with medical conditions that can be quite serious. A hysterectomy can be performed in different ways, but the main purpose is to remove the uterus, and at times, the ovaries as well. It is an extremely common procedure that is used to treat such conditions as severe or abnormal vaginal bleeding, pre-cancerous conditions found in the cervix, uterine fibroids, » Read more about: Understanding Options for Your Hysterectomy »
Surviving Hot Flashes
Menopause does come with some benefits, including the freedom of not having to deal with menstruation once a month. However, it also causes negative symptoms; the most common of which being hot flashes. Hot flashes are a hormonal condition that causes women to feel overwhelming heat in their face, neck and chest. These simple remedies can help you find relief from hot flashes. » Read more about: Surviving Hot Flashes »
Managing Perimenopause Symptoms
Perimenopause is a time where a woman’s body is going through natural changes in levels of estrogen and progesterone. This change in hormones can cause hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, bone loss and problems with concentration. » Read more about: Managing Perimenopause Symptoms »
Uterine Fibroid Fact Sheet
Uterine Fibroids, which are abnormal growths in a woman’s uterus, affect 20 to 80 percent of women in their lifetime. These tumors can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. » Read more about: Uterine Fibroid Fact Sheet »
Surprising Facts about HPV
Most sexually active adults have been exposed to HPV. However, how much do you really know about human papillomavirus? Here are a few surprising facts about HPV so you are better informed: » Read more about: Surprising Facts about HPV »
Vaginal Delivery Perineal Tears
Oftentimes, when a woman has a vaginal delivery, a tear occurs in the area between your vagina and anus, or your perineum. Though it’s most common in women experiencing their first vaginal birth, it’s possible to tear during any vaginal delivery. » Read more about: Vaginal Delivery Perineal Tears »
Pelvic Prolapse
Pelvic prolapse occurs when an organ in your pelvis drops and pushes against the walls of your vagina due to tissues that hold the organs becoming weak or stretched. The organs that can be involved in pelvic prolapse include the bladder, urethra, uterus, vagina, small bowel and rectum. » Read more about: Pelvic Prolapse »
Cervical Health
Here are just a few facts about cervical health that you might not be aware of:
Every year, more than 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States.
91 percent of women who catch cervical cancer in its early stages survive.
Cervical cancer is most common in women 35-44 years of age.
Six out of ten women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer have never had a pap smear » Read more about: Cervical Health »
I Have Pelvic Pain. What Treatment Options Are There for Correcting This Problem?
Pelvic pain itself is not a syndrome but instead a symptom of an underlying cause. It will be important to try and determine why you are having pelvic pain in order to properly treat it. However, diagnosing the root cause can often involve a trial and error process. Your doctor may need to spend some time using various tests to determine your diagnosis. In the meantime, pelvic pain from an unknown cause can be treated through different manners. » Read more about: I Have Pelvic Pain. What Treatment Options Are There for Correcting This Problem? »