01 May 2017
Emotion for a new mom
Welcoming a baby to the family can trigger lots of emotion for a new mom – from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. It can also result in something unexpected – depression.
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Dr. Ricardo J. Lopez
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08 Jul 2015
Dr. Lopez – Sun and Fertility
Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Ob/Gyn appeared LIVE on Good Day Orlando discussing a popular summer topic in the news – the impact of the sun on fertility.
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Dr. Ricardo J. Lopez
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23 Mar 2015
Vaginitis
Vaginitis is an inflamation of the vagina. It can affect up to 33% of women, particularly during their reproductive years. It is the result of an overgrowth of the yeast or bacteria that normally lives in the vagina. As a result, the vagina becomes inflamed and a discharge may develop. There are different factors that can alter the vaginal ph leading to this condition: antibiotics;...
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Dr. Ricardo J. Lopez
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05 Mar 2015
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method used to prevent an undesired pregnancy after a woman has had sex without birth control. It can also be used if th e current birth control method fails or if she is raped. There are two forms of emergency contraception: emergency contraceptive pills and the copper intrauterine device. There are three types of emergency contraceptive pills: 1)progestin only pills 2)...
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Dr. Ricardo J. Lopez
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05 Mar 2015
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are spread by sexual contact. There are millions of new cases diagnosed every year in the United States. Some STDs can be treated and cure, while others cannot. STDs are transmitted by contact with skin, genitals, mouth, rectum, and bodily fluids. Any person who has sexual contact with another person may get an std. Many of these infections...
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Dr. Ricardo J. Lopez
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