2010 January « Advanced OB-GYN News

CERVICITIS

By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG

Cervicitis causes discharge, irritation,

discomfort or painful intercourse,

cramping, spotting or bleeding with

intercourse. Many times there is no

symptom and it is only discovered

during the annual exam.

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix.

This causes the cervix irritated

and red, at times somewhat swollen.

It is not […]

By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG

PUFA’s are the polyunsaturated fatty acids

and the EFA’s are essential fatty

acids.

Over the past few days we have

been going over the benefits of these,

especially of DHA and EPA, before and

during pregnancy and while nursing.

The omega-6’s are in abundant supply

in the typical US […]

By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG

Linoleic acid (LA) which is an omega-6

fatty acid and Alpha-Linolenic acid

LnA) which is an omega-3 fatty acid are

both needed in the diet since neither

can be produced by the body.

That is why they are called essential fatty

acids.

On the other hand EPA , […]

HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL!