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Medical Fact
"I didn't know that!"
Cleopatra used cow dung as an early form of a diaphragm. In 1844 Charles Goodyear invented the rubber vulcanization process, applied in the 1880s by a German gynecologist C. Haase, for the first rubber contraceptive device with a spring molded into the rim. Hasse, writing under the pseudonym Mensinga, supplied the Mensinga diaphragm - the only brand available for many decades. Starting in 1860's, the physician Edward Bliss Foote designed and sold an early form of occlusive pessary under the name "womb veil" in the US. | |
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We hope you had a wonderful Forth of July weekend and are staying cool through this heat wave!
This month, we address female Truth vs. Myth in an article called "My Girlfriend Says...", we introduce a new test for determining the sex of your baby and we complete our 3 part series on Menopause.
Our "Meet the Staff" section highlights Paul Francischetti, the eyes, ears and billing behind The Rubino Group. And don't forget to read this month's medical "I didn't know that!"
As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Rubino, MD and Staff |
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Is it a Boy or Girl? | We are excited to announce a new test called Fetalxy - a Fetal Sex Determination Test that determines the sex of your baby early in your pregnancy.
The Rubino Group is the only practice in the NJ and NY Metro area currently offering this option to their patients. This new genetic test can determine your baby's sex from a simple blood test performed in the first trimester, as early as your first office visit.
This genetic testing is highly accurate and available only through your physician.
The test is not a substitute for an ultrasound and is not intended as a tool for medical diagnosis - therefore, it is not covered by insurance companies. The fee is nominal and the test is elective.
If you are interested in receiving this test, please talk to your doctor. For more information, visit Sequenom CMM. |
Post Menopause - Part III: the final chapter | We have discussed Perimenopause and Menopause. This month, we complete the series with Post Menopause - when most of the symptoms of menopause have passed.
How do you tell if you are in post menopause?
- 12 full months have passed since the last menstrual period
- The level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) rises - this indicates your body is trying card to produce eggs that don't exist. Your doctor can measure these levels.
- Estrogen production shifts from the ovaries to the fat cells in a woman's body and ovaries shrink in size
- Hot flashes seem milder or less frequent
- Energy and emotional levels may seem to have stabilized
If a women has practiced good health and continues through post menopause, she will be better prepared physiologically and emotionally for the changes caused by menopause.
It is never too late to begin a good wellness regimen. A healthy woman passes through menopause with fewer problems than one who has not prepared herself with exercise and good nutrition.
Recommendations:
- Keep your diet nutritious, with calcium-rich foods
- Ensure you include weight-bearing exercises in your workouts
- Discuss hormone replacement or herbal aids with your doctor
- Get regular medical checkups
If you have any questions about this time in your life, please schedule an appointment with the office to discuss your options with your doctor. |
| "My Girlfriend Says...." - Truth or Myth | How often do you find yourself engaged in a conversation with your girlfriend where she delivers, in confidence, a "fact"
about women?
We are hear to debunk the Truth vs. Myth that you hear through the grapevine of girlfriend chatter.
"My girlfriend says, ..."
Your period changes every 7 years.
False. Periods may change after deliveries or over time (i.e. as you near menopause) but its not necessarily always the case.
It isn't healthy if you don't get your period while taking a birth control pill.
False. Birth control pills are specially formulated to allow for a withdrawal bleed, which is different from the mechanisms that control normal monthly menses. It is safe if you take a pill such as Seasonique where you get a period only 4 times/year. If you are not on birth control and not getting a period regularly you should speak to you doctor.
Yogurt can prevent yeast infections.
True. A daily cup of yogurt that contains Lactobacillus could keep the itch away.
Kissing keeps the dentist away
True. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from teeth and lowers the level of acid that causes decay, preventing plaque build-up.
Pregnancy Specific Facts
Pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream.
False. Not all women crave pickles and ice cream, but food cravings are common and might suggest your body is missing a mineral or nutrient - die. pickles can mean sodium deficient. If a woman craves junk food they may be looking for comfort. Sugars (also in breads, pasta and rice) cause the body to produce Sheraton, which makes women feel good.
Pregnant women who carry low = boy, women who carry high or have pregnancy acne = girl
False. How a woman carries depends on her body type and whether she has been pregnant before, but does not reflect gender. Pregnancy acne is unrelated to gender and is related to hormonal changes.
All pregnant women have morning sickness.
False. Women have varying hormone levels during pregnancy. Morning sickness is often caused by a rise in estrogen, but is dependent on the individual and the starting point of their estrogen levels.
Pregnant women must eat for two; they must gain at least 25 pounds.
False. Thirty years ago, the average size of babies was 6 pounds. Today the average size is 8 pounds. One reason is over-eating, including unfavorable carbohydrates (breads, pastas, rice), and not getting enough vegetables, protein and healthy fats. Pregnant women should eat healthy - there is no set formula for how much or little she must gain. |
| Meet the Staff | This month we highlight Paul Francischetti, the Director Of Operations at
The Rubino OB/GYN Group. Paul oversees all of the business and financial aspects of the group, including billing, insurance, information technology, facilities and process management and operations. Since Paul joined the group in 2005, it has added a new location, three physicians, and several new cutting-edge technology procedures including Her Option Cryoablation and Essure.
Paul is also the President of M3 - Medical Management in Motion in West Orange, NJ, a company that addresses critical business needs of small to medium sized medical practices including Medical Billing Services, Practice Management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Conversion Consulting.
Prior to starting his new business, Mr. Francischetti was VP of Business Development at Van Wagner Communications in NYC, the largest privately held outdoor advertising company in the US, specializing in signage for MLB, the NBA, the NHL and NCAA Basketball.
Paul spent the majority of his career (over 30 years) in the telecommunications industry with Verizon Communications and its precedents, with his last position as VP Marketing and Planning which led him to be recognized by The House of Representatives in 2003 for Verizon's Family Front Phone Card program, used to connect with families of troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Paul has an MBA from the Rutgers University Executive Program and holds an MS - Engineering Management and BS - Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Paul is a pleasure to work with - he is always logical, calm and carries on with a smile on his face, despite the vast responsibilities that he holds. Paul lives in North Caldwell, NJ with his wife Nancy, one of Dr. Rubino's sisters. |
| Her Option Cryoablation Thank You Program |
If you have a friend or family member that is suffering from heavy, painful periods and is a candidate for Her Option Cryoablation, they can simply make an appointment with The Rubino OB/GYN Group for a consultation to see if the procedure is right for them.
As a thank you being an ambassador for good health, The Rubino Group is offering a $100 gift card* to anyone referring someone for the procedure.
*The procedure must be completed and performed by The Rubino OB/GYN Group prior to receiving the gift card. The referral should use the person's name (that referred them) when booking the procedure to ensure gift card is issued. |
| Office Announcements |
Correction to "Is Your Bladder Out of Your Control"?
In last months Incontinence article, it stated stress incontinence is treated with a pessary device which requires a simple surgical procedure. When, in fact, the pessary is one treatment option for stress incontinence and it is not necessary to have a surgical procedure to place it.
Maternal Products for Sale
We offer several products for our pregnant patients right on our website (available for purchase at each office location). They also make great gift ideas for family or friends. Check it out!
The Rubino Group Partners with Relay Health You can now access your personal health records through Relay Health, a secure, online health information portal, right on nav bar of our website.
Save Time With Our Online Appointments, Consultations and Personal Health Records
To schedule online appointments, consultations or view your personal health records at your convenience, just visit the home page of www.rubinoobgyn.com. You can also call 973-736-1100 now to schedule an appointment at any of our three locations.
"Important Announcements" on Our Website
You can find important new developments and time-sensitive announcements (such as office closings) right on the upper right hand portion of our home page. |
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