The Women’s Health Blog

12/30/20

It’s the New Year and You’re Pregnant: Here are 6 Ways to Stay Fit

If you find yourself making the same promises year after year, we’ve got you covered: These pregnancy-specific commitments will make you actually want

12/16/20

Abnormal Bleeding of the Uterus: What Does It Mean?

Abnormal bleeding is bleeding too much, bleeding too long, bleeding erratically, or not bleeding at all. Learn about causes and treatment options.

COVID 19 Vaccine, A woman in the hero role, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, Best Los Angeles OBGYN

12/04/20

Covid-19 Vaccine Development Puts a Woman in the Hero Role

Clinical trials of two new Covid-19 vaccines have shown that each has an efficacy rate of over 95%. Learn about the woman behind this exciting advancement.

11/20/20

Should Pregnancy Be Delayed During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

What are the risks of pregnancy and COVID-19? Are pregnant women more at risk of the Coronavirus? Dr. Aliabadi explores this timely topic in this blog.

11/10/20

Can Men Get Postpartum Depression?

Learn about postpartum depression (PPD), its symptoms, and treatments for new Dads from the Dr. Aliabadi Education team in this blog.

10/28/20

Menopausal Women and Vaginal Atrophy

What is vaginal atrophy? In this blog, Dr. Aliabadi explores this possible condition of menopause and provides information on how to treat it.

10/22/20

Is Blue Waffles Disease Real? What a Gynecologist Thinks

This story is about sexually transmitted diseases and the need for more comprehensive sex education since the internet can perpetuate nonsense.

10/15/20

To Douche or not to Douche? This shouldn’t be a question

Why do women use douches? Does douching actually work? The Dr. Aliabadi education team is here to help and explain why douching is bad.

Liquid biopsy companies are working to devise a blood test for cancer

10/02/20

Can a Blood Test Detect Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

The earlier cancer is detected, the better the odds of successful treatment. Would it be possible to use an blood test to diganose at earlier stages?

09/21/20

AI Is Reading Mammograms and Diagnosing Breast Cancer

Learn about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is screening mammograms and, reducing false negatives for more accurate breast cancer diagnosis.

Model Olivia Culpo, Dr. Aliabadi patient, reveals she has endometriosis

08/28/20

Model Olivia Culpo reveals she has endometriosis

Dr. Aliabadi patient Olivia Culpo, a 28-year-old model announced she has endometriosis, a painful disorder when tissue grows outside of the uterus.

Discrimination against women in healthcare, Dr. Thais Aliabadi. Los Angeles OBGYN

08/24/20

Unfair Gender Bias in Healthcare: Women Receive Worse Care

The United States’ healthcare system creates many examples of unfair gender bias & discrimination. Learn about differences in medical care for men vs. women

Insomnia in woman, Dr. Thais Aliabadi. Los Angeles OBGYN

08/06/20

Insomnia Is More Frequent and Severe for Women: What to Do?

Insomnia afflicts women more frequently and more severely than it does men. Learn how to develop better sleep habits for a good night’s sleep

07/28/20

Pregnancy and Anxiety in the Age of Covid-19

COVID-19 is leaving expectant mothers with a lot of anxiety. Here are 6 FAQs about pregnancy in the time of the coronavirus pandemic.

07/20/20

The Pregnancy Rash Called PUPPP. What’s PUPPP?

A PUPPP rash occurs almost always in a first pregnancy or in multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets) So, most pregnant women have to endure it only once.