Question: Hi! I'm a 16-year-old boy, and yesterday, after riding my bike, I discovered one of my testicles had twisted. I tried the usual method, and it twisted back 180 degrees. But I don't think it's in the right position yet. If it's twisted 360 degrees, could it happen without any pain? Answered by Pediatric Urologist John Makari, MD, FAAP, FACS.
A gynecologic oncologist is a physician trained in obstetrics and gynecology. They also have specialized training in gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic oncologists treat patients with cancer of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity).
Becoming a living organ donor is selfless act that can help a recipient get an organ transplant faster. Most living donors donate one of their kidneys or a part of their liver. However, despite its life-changing potential, there are several myths surrounding living organ donation. Here, we debunk some of these misconceptions.
Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting times. But when is a pregnancy considered “high risk?” Read on to learn more and see how to promote a healthy pregnancy.
A new clinical trial is testing a certain prebiotic’s effect on shifting the composition and function of the gut microbiome in a beneficial way. Researchers aim to produce a treatment that will work alongside conventional therapies to enhance gut barrier function and reduce inflammation to prevent the recurrence of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a biomarker screening test to identify patients at high risk of severe preeclampsia, a serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage. Preeclampsia affects around 5% to 8% of pregnancies.
Looking for an early sign you may be pregnant? Light bleeding or spotting after conception, also known as implantation bleeding, is an early and normal sign of pregnancy.
If you’ve had a cesarean section in the past, you may wonder if it’s possible to have a vaginal birth in subsequent pregnancies. The good news is that many women who have had a C-section can safely have a vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.
