Obstetrics & Gynecology

News and Events

Programs and providers of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine are often the focus of news stories and features appearing in major national media. We invite you to review some stories that typify the breakthrough accomplishments of our remarkable team and highlight the impact our care has had on patient’s lives.

Podcast: Treating Ovarian Cysts

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In the latest episode of Back to Health, Dr. Eung-Mi Lee shares what women should know about these common growths on ovaries. She gives an overview of common symptoms patients may feel when experiencing ovarian cysts, including pelvic pain. She also covers what women should know before going in for a pelvic ultrasound, the most common imaging for detecting these cysts. She reviews the various types of cysts and available interventions for alleviating symptoms and if necessary, removing the cysts altogether. Listen to the episode here.

Learn more about the Back to Health podcast here.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: What You Need to Know

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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is any bleeding that’s excessive, bothersome or outside what a woman would consider normal during menstruation, or any bleeding between periods. That’s the concise definition provided by Dr. Denise Howard, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. 

AUB accounts for 18 to 30 percent of gynecological visits, Dr. Howard says. However, heavy menstrual bleeding may affect about 50 percent of women during their reproductive years. 

Read the full article here for her answers to your FAQs and her advice regarding when to seek care for this common yet troublesome condition.

New CDC Guidance Recommends Doctors Address IUD Insertion Pain for Patients

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It's well-documented that the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) can be painful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance recommending that doctors share options for pain management with their patients.

Dr. Aileen Gariepy, complex family planning specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the new federal guidance with NPR's Ailsa Chang. Listen here.

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