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How often should a woman schedule a mammography visit? Dr. David Ghozland, a Los Angeles-based OB/GYN, says mammogram screening has become a hotly debated topic, since new guidelines state that waiting longer for screenings reduces the risk of a false-positive result. But what is a “false-positive” and what are the risk factors?
Endometriosis is a disease that can cause pain, bleeding and internal cysts and adhesions, and, if untreated, can affect a woman’s ability to conceive. According to Los Angeles OB/GYN Dr. David Ghozland, endometriosis and resulting infertility are issues he treats in his southern California practice.
How you feel during menopause can be influenced by many factors, including age, stress levels, weight and overall health. A little known fact is that the foods you eat can help minimize troublesome menopause symptoms such as mood swings and vaginal dryness. When you go through the change of life, estrogen and progesterone fluctuations are […]
When pressure on the bladder causes urine to leak unexpectedly, it is can be humiliating and frightening. This condition called stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is shared by millions of women, and now relief is at hand thanks to a new, non-surgical procedure called the O-Shot.
Menopause can be considered a bad word in certain circles, especially for women in mid-life. The perception of menopause is anything but positive, says board-certified gynecologist Dr. David Ghozland, who helps patients cope with menopausal symptoms in his Santa Monica-based office.
Women who suffer from irregular or severe menstrual cycles know that if left untreated, this condition can have a significant impact on their daily lives and activities. Thankfully, a procedure called endometrial ablation is proving to be an effective treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Statistics show that annual mammograms are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable. Now, a breakthrough diagnostic tool called 3-D mammograms is providing improved imaging and accuracy. Los Angels-area OB/GYN Dr. David Ghozland is among the first to offer this revolutionary new scan.
If you have experienced embarrassment following involuntary urine loss, perhaps during coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercise, you are not alone. This condition known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects millions of women and is most common after the childbearing years. Although the reasons are varied, SUI often occurs as a result of weakened support from […]
The first modern c-section was performed in 1881 and while some clinical aspects have advanced, the lack of immediate contact between mother/ baby have not. As a fairly common procedure in the United States, c-sections are recommended for patients who aren’t able to deliver vaginally. Nearly 1 in 3 women do a c- section. Aside […]
