A passion for subspecialty gynecology care and improving patients’ quality of life has inspired a father and son to work together at Norton Healthcare. Urogynecologist Andrew D. Doering, M.D., joined Norton Urogynecology Center in August, treating patients with pelvic floor disorders, including prolapse or vaginal bulging, and urinary or fecal incontinence. His father, David L….
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility, affecting from 8% to 20% of U.S. women of reproductive age, according to research. It is treatable but often difficult to diagnose, especially outside of the gynecologist or OB/GYN setting. Diagnosing and treating PCOS early can help control symptoms and prevent long-term issues from developing,…
Symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common than an actual clinical diagnoses. As a result, patients will tell me they have recurrent UTIs, but they are basing this on their symptoms rather than positive cultures. The clinical definition of recurrent UTI is more than three culture-positive infections within a year. UTIs are most…
Young people ages 15 to 24 account for at least half of all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, despite only making up around 25% of the population, with higher numbers of infections reported among adolescents since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates of syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV are increasing among…
An imperforate hymen is a vaginal abnormality that may be discovered at birth or later during puberty. It is the most common type of vaginal blockage that eventually requires a corrective surgical procedure, which is usually deferred until puberty. Newborn patients When an imperforate hymen is found in a neonate, it is important to assess…
Andrew D. Doering, M.D., has joined Norton Urogynecology Center, caring for patients with a variety of urinary and pelvic conditions including: Bladder pain Pelvic floor disorders Pelvic organ prolapse Urinary incontinence Dr. Doering earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. He completed his OB/GYN residency at The Ohio…
When it’s time to start talking about sexual behaviors and birth control with adolescent and teenage patients, keep in mind the services available at Norton Children’s Gynecology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Providers at the practice see adolescents, teens and young adults up to age 21. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,…
The transition from pediatric gynecology care to an adult OB/GYN provider comes with several considerations. “The best time for a patient to transition from pediatric to adult care can depend on their individual needs and circumstances,” said Rosemary C. Sousa, M.D., OB/GYN with Norton Women’s Care. What is the best age to transition from pediatric…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise nationwide, with notable increases among younger patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 53% of reported cases of STIs in 2020 were among adolescents and young adults between ages 15 to 24. Among Norton Healthcare’s patient population, a 20% increase in STIs was…
Primary dysmenorrhea, or painful periods, is defined as occurring just before or during menstruation in the absence of other diseases. Usual onset of primary dysmenorrhea is most likely to present later in the menstrual years with the onset of ovulatory cycles. Individuals begin to experience crampy, lower abdominal pain each period. Cramping often starts one…
Yuan Yuan “Jackie” Gong, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Gynecology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and is practicing on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus, in St. Matthews and at the Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville. Dr. Gong completed her pediatric and adolescent gynecology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and…
Postpartum birth control conversations with patients are best started prepartum as a conversation about the desire for and timing of any future pregnancies, according to Kathryn R. Bradley, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist with Women’s Care Physicians of Louisville, a Part of Norton Women’s Care. “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises this is…