Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Nearly half of all women will experience some form of urinary incontinence during their lives. It is a common problem and can negatively affect physical and emotional well-being in patients. As a physician, I see many women dealing with the inconvenience and embarrassment… Read More

Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium or lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus (often called implants). It occurs in approximately 10% of reproductive age women, most often in women in their 30s and 40s. Endometriosis can be present in the peritoneum, ovaries, fallopian tubes, surfaces of bladder, ureters, intestines and… Read More

Reproductive health is more than family planning. The ability to plan if and when to have children is fundamental to the health of women and critical to the equal functioning of women in society. Access to reproductive healthcare is important to help women have autonomy and become fully engaged in every aspect of society. There… Read More

Vector-borne diseases are one of the greatest contributors to human mortality and morbidity in tropical areas. Over the past two decades, vector-borne diseases have spread globally at an increased rate. This is mainly related to population movements, climate change, deforestation and rapid unplanned urbanization creating the perfect conditions for mosquitoes and the virus they carry… Read More

The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. They are in the pelvis, on each side of the uterus. The ovaries make eggs and female hormones. The lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer for a women in the US is approximately 1.3 %. It is the tenth most common cancer among… Read More