Colposcopy

This is a visual inspection of the cervix, using a magnifying lens, called a colposcope. These are done during a gynecological consultation. Its purpose is to confirm or deny the existence of a cervical lesion, suspected by cervical smear or by clinical examination. When a suspicious lesion, colposcopy can guide the gynecologist to perform a biopsy at the site was more suspicious.

Indications
Colposcopy is indicated in the following cases:

  •     The Pap smear screening suggests the existence of cellular abnormalities (abnormal Pap)
  •     The doctor suspects during a gynecological examination the presence of a lesion of the cervix (neck of unusual appearance, atypical appearing ectropion)
  •     We research the origin of an unexplained genital bleeding, occurring especially after sexual intercourse
  •     When more frequent monitoring of the cervix is ​​justified (after surgery, warts …)
  •     When you search the origin of genital discharge abundant.

At what point is a colposcopy?

An examination done outside the menstrual period, preferably a few days after they recover. Postmenopausal women, pretreatment with estrogen (10 days) is often necessary to optimize conditions for the examination. Continue reading →

The First Pelvic Exam

FACT: The most stressful part of a pelvic exam is not knowing what to expect.

You fear your first pelvic exam? Try the following tips:

Do your work: A pelvic exam is like any other exam if you want all goes well, you must prepare yourself. There are many useful websites, brochures and other resources to give you an idea of ​​what to expect. Know what the exam is the best way to relax.

Discuss this with someone who’s been there. Why not ask a family member should look like this test? Your mother, aunts, older sisters or cousins ​​can all give you details on what to expect. Or, ask a friend who had the test before, to a teacher or school nurse.

Let your doctor know you’re nervous. Your doctor knows the fears of adolescent girls at first pelvic exam. Let him know that the review makes you a little nervous. Your doctor can review with you the various stages, so that there are no surprises. Continue reading →

Baby Diseases

Stools in the neonate, beware!

It is not normal for a newborn has very pale stools. Discoloration of the stool is a sign of cholestasis. Professor Emmanuel Jacquemin, hepatologist pediatrician (pediatric hepatology department at CHU Bicêtre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris), explains what cholestasis in the newborn and why we need the track as soon as possible.

Neonatal cholestasis most often reflects a serious liver disease, the cause of most indications for liver transplants in children. The systematic examination of stool in the newborn can detect the time.
Neonatal cholestasis: often a sign of serious liver disease

Cholestasis stool décoloréesAu those characteristics of a rare disease, neonatal cholestasis can be considered relatively common: the incidence is estimated at 1/2500 births. It represents 80% of indications for liver transplants in children. “The cholestasis is due to a training issue or disposal of bile (yellow fluid produced by the liver),” says Dr. Emanuel Jacquemin. The most common cause of neonatal cholestasis is biliary atresia (obstruction of channels for disposal). “In France, biliary atresia accounts for about 50 new cases per year,” says Professor Jacquemin. For people, the bile ducts – leading the bile into the intestine – are blocked, bile can not get out of the liver and small intestine to be eliminated in the stool. Continue reading →

Nutritional Problems, The Supported Special

Allergy, gluten intolerance, prematurity … What are the supported recommended in these cases?

Remember that breastfeeding and gradual diversification can reduce risk of food allergies. In case of intolerance to gluten, a proper diet is recommended. Last case: prematurity. In this case, breastfeeding will prove even more beneficial for your little one. Continue reading →

Gynecologists Warn Pregnant Women

On the occasion of World Day of prematurity, a group of gynecologists and pediatricians, environmental health network members, sent a letter to the Minister of Health to warn pregnant women about the dangers of aspartame and especially the risk of preterm delivery.

While the European Commission has just authorized the stevia in foods, aspartame once again occupies the center stage today. Indeed, this artificial sweetener is still very controversial singled out by a group of gynecologists and pediatricians Environmental Health Network members. According to the information revealed this morning on a site in Europe, these scientists have sent a letter to Health Minister, Xavier Bertrand, recommending him to warn pregnant women about the risks of premature birth associated with the consumption of aspartame. Continue reading →