Minimally Invasive Surgery for Women: When Laparoscopic or Robotic-Assisted Approaches Make Sense (and When They Don’t)
When you’re facing a gynecologic surgery recommendation, the question you’re probably sitting with isn’t just “do I need this?” It’s “what does this actually involve, and is there a better way through it?” That question deserves a straight answer. Direct Answer Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries are minimally invasive approaches that use small incisions, a camera, […]
Fibroids, Cysts, and Endometriosis on Imaging: Does a Diagnosis Mean Surgery?
Finding something on a pelvic ultrasound doesn’t automatically put you on a surgical path. Whether you’re dealing with fibroids, an ovarian cyst, or suspected endometriosis, the right next step depends on your symptoms, your anatomy, and what you actually want for your health and future. Here’s how to think through it clearly. Key Takeaways A […]
When Should You Actually Do Something About That Symptom?
By Michelle Sang, MD, FAARM, FACOG Some symptoms are easy to dismiss. Irregular periods, low energy, a libido that quietly disappeared – these things tend to get filed under “probably stress” and left there, sometimes for years. The harder question isn’t whether something is wrong. It’s whether now is the right time to act. The […]