Red Rocks Ob-Gyn | Patient Education


HOME	SERVICES	PROVIDERS	PATIENT FORMS	PATIENT EDUCATION	FAQS	RESEARCH	FEEDBACK	CONTACT US

News and Recommendations • Flu vaccine: The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends the flu vaccine for pregnant women. The flu vaccine is the best protection against flu and is safe for pregnant women. For more information, see http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/pregnant.htm. • Screening Mammogram: The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), The American Cancer Society (ACS) and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) differ in mammogram guidelines. On July 20, 2011, ACOG released a recommendation to offer mammograms annually to women beginning at age 40. The ACS recommends yearly screening mammograms beginning at age 40 for women at average risk for breast cancer. The USPSTF recommends screening mammograms every 2 years beginning at age 50 for women at average risk for breast cancer. Our current practice coincides with ACOG recommendations. • Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) report in October 2010 stated an increased risk in breast cancer for women taking combination estrogen + progestin, with 1-2 extra deaths from breast cancer per 10,000 women per year. There was no increased risk of breast cancer for women taking estrogen alone. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) currently recommends using hormone therapy only to treat moderate or severe menopausal symptoms and using the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time. For more information, see http://www.menopause.org/whibreastcancer.aspx. • For more information on menopause click here.
General Information • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Patient Education Pamphlets • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Women's Health • American Medical Association (AMA) Resources for Patients • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) • Colorado Quitline, Free Smoking Cessation Program • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • UpToDate Evidence-Based Peer-Reviewed Website for Patients • Herbal Medicines and Supplements
Contraception • Birth Control Guide (www.fda.gov) Birth Control Product Links • Essure Micro-insert Permanent Sterilization • Mirena IUD • Paragard IUD • NuvaRing Vaginal Ring • Implanon Single-Rod Implant • Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot
Gynecology • Abnormal Pap Smears (www.asccp.org) • Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk BRCA Gene Testing (www.cancer.gov) • Gardasil HPV Vaccine • Hysterectomy Resources and Support • ACOG information on menopause • Menopause • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (www.cdc.gov) Surgical Product Links • Novasure Endometrial Ablation • Thermachoice Endometrial Ablation • Da Vinci Surgical System Minimally Invasive Gynecology • Da Vinci Patient Testimonials
Obstetrics • American Pregnancy Assocation • March of Dimes Pregnancy Information

You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the ACOG and ASCCP patient handouts. Please click the icon below if you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.