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I am an Obstetrician Gynecologist. After ten years of private practice I returned to academics and now I practice and teach at a Hospital and Medical School in Denver, Colorado.

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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Should the US continue to be the leader in world politics?: 4 of 39
Many Non-Americans and, indeed, many Americans wish for the US's dominant role in world politics to cease. They forget that old high-school physics mantra: Nature abhors a vacuum. They also forget the lessons of history. Every time a dominant world power collapses or loses its position, unless a different power takes over, th... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Why is it hard for a man to understand a woman?: 2 of 19
Why men don't understand women?The simple answer, as if there was anything simple about it, is: Evolution.As far as our DNA is concerned, we have left the caves a few minutes ago. Deep inside our brain the wiring is just the same as that of the Geico caveman. Helen fisher "The first sex" and Deborah Tannen "You just don't und... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Why are there no new ideas in mainstream cinema?: 2 of 17
Money. It all boils down to money.Have you seen the budgets for any of the current movie hits? They equal the budget of a minor nation. To break even they need a blockbuster. This means big time special effects, so people will actually go to the theater, and not wait for the thing to come out on DVD. This in turn makes it mor... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Do adults need vitamin supplements?: 1 of 6
No. Adults, or children for that matter, do not need vitamin supplements at all. All the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy life are present in any balanced diet.Vitamins are substances that are needed in minute amounts for the healthy functioning of the organism. Notice the emphasis on minute. What this means is that... More..
Health & Fitness > Reproductive Health Issues Treating fibroids: 1 of 5
Fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus. The term is actually a misnomer since they do not derive from fibrous tissue. The proper term is leiomyoma or simply myoma.They are the most common tumor in women, with the highest prevalence occurring during the fifth decade of life. A study done in the Washingto... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Should the "morning after pill" be used to prevent pregnancy?: 6 of 29
Should the "Morning-After Pill" be used to prevent pregnancy?There is no simple answer. If you are pro choice, the answer is a no-brainer: Of course, yes. If you are pro-life it is a bit more complicated.If you believe that life begins at conception, the morning after pill works by preventing implantation of a fertilized egg,... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Searching for the best birth control method: 2 of 9
Decisions, decisions. What type of birth control should I use?First of all, visit a health care professional; ideally an OBGyn, Women's care nurse practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife; these three professionals are especially trained in birth control and more likely to be up to date on the latest data.The reason for this v... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH): 2 of 8
In my work, as an Obstetrician I see Pregnancy induced hypertension, also known as preeclampsia almost daily. It is a condition characterized by elevated blood pressure during pregnancy, in a person who does not have high blood pressure before pregnancy. In addition, there is an elevated hematocrit (percentage of red blood ce... More..
Health & Fitness > Reproductive Health Issues How to find out if your sex partner is safe: 1 of 4
There is, of course only one way to find out if your (hopefully prospective) sex partner is safe. Unfortunately, it is not a very practical way: To have your prospective partner tested for STDs, including HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis and, of course, to be tested yourself; after all, what's fair is fair. Even so, most clinics... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception What to do if you miss a birth control pill: 1 of 4
All birth control pills are not created equal. When properly used, they are 99% effective in preventing unintended pregnancies; but what when you miss a pill? Or two? For all practical purposes there are four types of birth control pills: -Older (higher) dose pills, like OrthoNovum 1/50 or Ovral (Still used in certain cas... More..