Dr. Priya R. Patel M.D.

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• Foods to Eat When Breastfeeding

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• Lupus and Pregnancy: An Improving Outlook

  In the past, most — if not all — lupus sufferers were warned against getting pregnant. The combination of signs and symptoms, coupled with the bodily strain from the pregnancy, would combine into a high-risk situation for both the mother as well as the baby. Furthermore, the fact that most...

• Trichomoniasis: What You Need to Know

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• Which Specialist Performs a Hysterectomy?

  In the U.S., hysterectomies are second only to cesarean deliveries among the most widely-adopted surgical practices, and the number of women opting to go under the knife exceeds half a million annually. Your choice of specialist for the surgery depends entirely on the nature and seriousness of the...

• What Is Dysuria: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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