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May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

As women age, they are at increased risk of osteoporosis (brittle bones). You can help prevent osteoporosis by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing regular weight-bearing exercise (like walking or dancing). After menopause, you should have a bone density test at age 65 years or earlier if you have one or more risk factors for osteoporosis.

For more information, go to Osteoporosis

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 13 May 2012 | 8:28 am

Dr. Arcelin: one of few surgeons in Palm Beach to do Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

minimally invasive surgery Dr. Gostal Arcelin is one of the few Palm Beach surgeons that now offers minimally invasive surgeries with the Surgical Da Vinci® Robotic system.

Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci ^®System * can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.

Dr. Arcelin is the regional authority on the following procedures:

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 5 May 2012 | 11:57 am

Many women will have some kind of pelvic organ prolapse…

Many women will have some kind of pelvic organ prolapse. It can be uncomfortable or painful. But it isn’t usually a big health problem. It doesn’t always get worse. And in some women, it can get better with time.

Bladder (This is the most common kind of pelvic organ prolapse)
Urethra
Uterus
Vagina
Small bowel
Rectum

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 9 Mar 2012 | 4:38 pm

If YOU SMOKE : QUIT AS SOON AS YOU CAN

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can begin to heal. You will feel better and have more energy to be active with your family and friends. Smoking is the most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Smoking causes:

Lung cancer
Many other types of cancer
Heart disease
Stroke
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pregnancy problems
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Lung disorders
Gum disease
Vision problems (cataracts)

Take Action!

Follow these steps to quit:

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free support and to set up your quit plan.
Talk with your doctor about medicines to help you quit.
Set a quit date within the next 2 weeks.
Make small changes, like:
Throw away ashtrays in your home, car, and office so you aren’t tempted to smoke.
Make your home and car smoke-free.
If you have friends who smoke, ask them not to smoke around you.
Plan for how you will handle challenges like cravings.

Help for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users, Easy-to-Read Consumer Booklet
En español: Ayuda para fumadores u otros consumidores de tabaco
You Can Quit Smoking, Pocket Card
Quitting Helps You Heal Faster, Hospital Card
En español: Dejar de fumar le ayuda a sanar más rápido
Smoking Cessation Public Service Announcements (Former National Football League pro Darrell Green talks with kids about tobacco use)

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 8 Mar 2012 | 6:40 pm

Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit

An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In addition to physical activity and eating habits, a number of other factors affect weight gain: age, pregnancy, metabolism, growth, and genes.

To stay healthy, you should keep your weight at the level that is best for your height. The body mass index (BMI) compares a woman’s height with her weight to see if she is overweight. Having a BMI of 19 –24.9 is normal, and 25–29.9 is overweight. A person with a score of 30 or higher is obese. Nearly one third of adults in the United States have a BMI of 30 or greater. To calculate your BMI, go to http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Being overweight can increase the risk of serious health problems: high cholesterol levels, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, certain types of cancer (endometrial, breast, colon, gallbladder cancers), sleep apnea, joint damage, infertiliy…

The best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight is to balance the number of calories you eat and drink with the number you burn. For some people, maintaining a healthy weight may be harder than achieving it. Maintaining a healthy weight requires a lifelong commitment to good nutrition and exercise.

When diet and exercise alone are not enough, your health care provider may suggest medication or surgery to help reduce your weight. However, neither is a good option for you unless you are willing to commit to a lifestyle of balanced nutrition and physical activity afterwards.

For more information visit : http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq064.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20120302T0404250302

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 2 Mar 2012 | 4:06 am

Birth Control Pill Recall for Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol)

Lo/Ovral-28 (generics Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol) is being recalled after an investigation by Pfizer found that some blister packs may contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient tablets and that the tablets may be out of sequence. As a result of this packaging error, the daily regimen for these oral contraceptives may be incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy.

To read more about this recall click here.

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 24 Feb 2012 | 10:29 am

Our beautiful Boca Raton office – Convenient for you

Our office was first established in 1985 and has grown to a group of highly trained and skilled healthcare professionals. Since then, we have grown to two offices. One in Boca Raton and the other in Boynton Beach. Our Boca Raton office provides an easy-to-access, upscale location with plenty of parking. Our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you and connecting you with our experienced physician providers.

6853 SW 18th Street, Suite 301
Boca Raton, Florida, 33433

Phone: (561) 368-3775

Get more information about our locations.

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:22 pm

Race for the Cure

Women’s Health Partners is proud to announce that every year without exception, cold , rain, or shine we put on our sneakers and participate in the Susan G. Komen breast cancer race for the cure.

The race will take place in Downtown West Palm Beach (Flagler Drive Waterfront) on January 28th, 2012.

It is open to all that would like to show their support for this disease, either by walking or making a contribution to the cause. Please join us!

For more information go to : www.komensouthflorida.org

Thank you in advance for your support.

Women’s Health Partners
www.myobgynoffice.com

Did you know?

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime
75% of the money raised by the Komen South Florida Affiliate stays in our community to pay for services like breast cancer screening and treatment
The 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer when caught early is 98%. When it’s not? 23%.

Early detection saves lives.
When was your last screening test?

Flagler Drive Waterfront in Beautiful, Scenic, Downtown West Palm Beach

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 16 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am

Breast Self-Exam

If breast cancer is found early, most women can be treated with success. That is why routine breast self-exams, mammography, and checkups by your health care provider are vital. By doing a monthly breast self-exam, you learn how your breast feel. Knowing how your breasts normally feel helps you detect any changes or signs of a problem.

All women should do the exam once a month, including women who:

Have gone through menopause
are pregnant
are breastfeeding
have breast implants

The best time to do the breast self-exam is a few days after your menstrual period ends each month. Your breast are less tender or swollen at this time. If you are not having menstrual periods, try to do the exam on the same day each month.

For more information and instruction on how to do a breast self exam go to: Breast Self-Exam

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 13 Jan 2012 | 8:20 pm

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

The Pap test checks for abnormal changes in the cells lining the cervix. This allows early treatment before the abnormal cells become cancerous. Although regular yearly gynecologic exams is recommended; how often a pap is performed depends on your age and health history. Generally, women younger than 30 years should have a Pap test every 2 years. Women aged 30 years and older may have a Pap test every 3 years, if her high risk HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) test is negative. If you have certain risk factors, you may need more frequent Pap tests.

For more information, go to The Pap Test. or Human Papillomavirus

Source: Women's Health Partners, LLC | 11 Jan 2012 | 8:55 pm

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