By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, January 29, 2012
Why did this patient and her partner repeatedly suffer yeast infection in spite of treatment?
‘Baby Time Mini-Microscope’ for Infertile CouplesBy Dr. Gifford Jones Saturday, January 22, 2011
What is one of the most frustrating problems for married couples? It’s the desperate hope of having a child when nothing happens month after month. Now, the “BabyTime Mini-Microscope Saliva Ovulation Tester” can help. It is 98 percent accurate in timing ovulation. There’s no better way to take Russian roulette out of sexual timing and help couples enjoy the anticipation of a new arrival.
“My Wife Is Driving Me Crazy. She’s Menopausal”By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, May 23, 2010
A husband asks, “Can you provide advice on how to treat my wife’s problem? It’s now impossible to live with her due to menopause. Her doctor has suggested hormones, but she refuses to take them because her mother died of breast cancer. Do you have any suggestions?”
Newspaper headlines linking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to cancer and heart disease have left an indelible mark on the minds of many women. Fortunately, there are other natural ways to ease menopausal problems.
By Dr. Gifford Jones Friday, March 12, 2010
I recently posed this question, “Should women who repeatedly deliver fetal alcoholic syndrome (FAS) brain damaged babies be sterilized? I received a ton of e-mails and readers requested a follow-up column.
“The Doctors Didn’t Even Examine Me!”
By Dr. Gifford Jones Thursday, February 18, 2010
“Time To End Pelvic Examinations Done Without Consent” was a recent headline in one of Canada’s national newspapers. But there should be another headline, “Why Are So Many Tests Being Done Without an Examination?”
Dr. Sara Wainberg reports in The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology that pelvic examinations are being done by students without the patient’s permission. They were performed after patients were anesthetized prior to hysterectomy or other pelvic procedures. This gynecological learning process has been utilized for years in teaching hospitals without newspaper headlines.
New Campaign Breaks the Taboo Around The Big Ow
By Online Monday, February 8, 2010
When it comes to symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, weight gain or trouble sleeping, chances are most women wouldn’t hesitate to speak to their doctor. But there is another common - and equally distressing - effect of menopause that many women just keep to themselves. The Big Ow, also known as vaginal atrophy, will affect as many as two million Canadian women in the next 10 years(1) - but most are too shy or embarrassed to talk about it, even with their doctor.
Oprah: Now She’s Become a Hormone Specialist!By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, November 22, 2009
Oprah is rich, immensely popular, internationally known, and very, very media smart. But is she a legitimate doctor dispensing hormonal advice to women? Two internationally known endocrinologists claim she gets an E for misinforming women about this important matter.
What you should know about breech birthsBy Dr. Gifford Jones Saturday, August 8, 2009
What’s one of the worst things a baby can do to a mother (and her partner) at the time of delivery? It decides to be born feet or bottom first, rather than head first. Wrong-way birth is called breech birth, and it can have major health consequences for the baby. Women and their partners should never make a hasty or emotional decision on whether or not to have a cesarean section.
Hey Guys! There’s Another Kind of HeadacheBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, July 26, 2009
“Not tonight dear”. We all know what that message means. But there’s a type of pain that isn’t at all questionable and 99.9 percent of males haven’t a clue about it. But can you blame them when so many people have no idea of their own anatomy?
Single Injection Treats Osteoporosis For One YearBy Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, December 15, 2008
There’s a major problem with human behaviour. Unlike elephants, humans have a great propensity to forget. In fact, they often forget to do the simplest of tasks such as taking medication on a regular basis. This pitfall can have dangerous consequences. Now, due to advanced technology, it’s possible to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis (brittle bones) with just a single injection every year. And that’s pretty hard to forget!
The Ultrasound Question
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, September 7, 2008
“Will repeated ultrasound examinations harm my baby?” This is a question readers often ask. It’s a timely question, since millions of obstetrical diagnostic exams are done every year in North America. As well, many expectant families want to record the historic moment of delivery by obtaining a high-resolution, 3-D video of it. How safe are these procedures?
The Possible Hazards of Pill SubstitutionBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, August 17, 2008
A 22 year old student stated, “I’ve been on the birth control pill (BCP) for several years. Now my pharmacist wants to give me a generic BCP rather than my regular one. What should I know about these other pills?” It’s a good question, and parents should also be concerned about substitution.
Gas And Cesarean Operations At Record HighsBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, July 13, 2008
Not only is the price of gas rocketing to high levels. A recent report by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) says that 26.3 percent of women now have babies delivered by Cesarean section. There are many different opinions of why this has happened in both Canada and the U.S. But William Shakespeare had the ultimate explanation.
Chocolates And Sex, The Wrong Gift For Valentine’s DayBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, February 24, 2008
“What did your husband give you for Valentine’s Day?” I jokingly asked a 55 year old patient. She replied, “He brought home the usual gift, chocolates, but that won’t solve my pain with sex. Nor can my own doctor, as he never talks about sexual matters.” This is a scenario I often hear in my office and it’s time to break the hush that surrounds this problem.
