Is it ethical for an OB-GYN to 'invite' a salesperson to attend a patient's robotic hysterectomy without her knowledge or permission, to ask their advice about how to operate the robotics system?

September 21st, 2024

Can muscle stiffness/soreness be entirely the product of stress or anxiety? I have been thoroughly tested but the problem persists and I’m very frustrated.

November 11th, 2023

I took Plan B but it started dissolving in my mouth. I was running the sink and drank water, and I'm worried some of the pill went out with it, or that it melting in my mouth made it less effective. Should I take another? Will it still be effective?

May 25th, 2023

I'm having panic attacks every morning around the same time, severe cramping in my lower back, and pure liquid stools. I've also experienced weight loss and intermittent back pain. Could this be related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and what should I do to manage these symptoms?

February 2nd, 2023

My mother had stage 0 endometrial cancer in 2016 and underwent a hysterectomy with no chemo or radiation. She has had regular follow-ups every 3 months for 3 years and every 6 months since then. We thought she would not be asked to come back after the last time because it had been 5 years, but they scheduled an appointment for March. They called and said my mom would not see the doctor but a PA this time. These appointments are 2 hours away in a city that is difficult to drive in, so my mom is not keen on making the trip just to be examined by the PA and wants to cancel because she thinks it has been long enough anyway. Is it normal to have follow-ups after 5 years and would it be acceptable for her to cancel at this point? Additionally, I am 55, healthy, active, non-smoker or drinker, no kids, no meds. Is this cancer hereditary and if so, how much more of a risk do I have compared to the general population?

August 3rd, 2023