Friday, June 19, 2020

Risk Factors of Ectopic Pregnancy

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Vaginitis - Types And Causes



With an M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Maureen Muoneke served as a chief resident of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Maryland Medical Systems. For eight years, Dr. Maureen Muoneke operated her private medical practice, Women's Care LLC, where she provided infertility treatment and care for various gynecologic conditions such as vaginitis and endometriosis.

An inflammation of the vagina, vaginitis can either be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious vaginitis is caused by microbes, such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, viral vaginitis, and gonorrhea. Non-infectious vaginitis, on the other hand, can be caused by excessive use of antibiotics or allergic reactions in vulvar or vaginal tissues from perfumed soaps, vaginal sprays, scented detergents, and antibiotics. Other non-infectious vaginitis are caused by a low level of estrogen, which can result from menopause, certain contraceptives, or a surgery that involves removal of the ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy).

Vaginitis symptoms may include painful urination, uncomfortable sex, heavier vaginal discharge with irregular odor and color, vaginal itching or irritation, and swelling around or outside the vagina.

Some of the microbes that cause vaginitis are bacteria and fungi that are normally present in a healthy vagina but a much lower amount. When a person uses antibiotics in excess, this can destroy a large number of other microbes in the vagina that help maintain the normal population of the causative microorganisms, allowing the causative microorganisms to grow in excess and cause irritation. Some other causative microorganisms, like the ones responsible for gonorrhea or trichomoniasis, can be contracted through sex.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Non-invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids with Symptoms



A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Maureen Muoneke is the former owner and attending physician at Women's Care, LLC. Throughout her career, Dr. Maureen Muoneke has provided non-invasive treatments for various gynecologic conditions, including symptomatic uterine fibroids.

Also called myomas or leiomyomas, uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that occur during childbearing years. In the uterus, there can be a single fibroid or multiple fibroids. Multiple fibroids, at their extreme, can cause a significant increase in weight and expand the uterus, pushing it against the rib cage. Depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids, uterine fibroid show symptoms (symptomatic uterine fibroids) or not (asymptomatic uterine fibroids). Symptoms include pelvic pain or pressure, constipation, frequent urination, backache or leg pains, longer menstrual periods, and difficulty emptying the bladder.

Often, uterine fibroids are detected incidentally during routine pelvic examinations. If a patient report symptoms to their doctor, however, the doctor may order an ultrasound imaging of the uterus. If ultrasound doesn't provide adequate information, other imaging such as MRI, hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography, and hysterosonography may be done. The doctor may also order for blood tests if the patient report abnormal menstrual bleeding.

Certain symptoms of uterine fibroids - like pelvic pressure and heavy menstrual bleeding - can be controlled with medications. These medications may only shrink fibroids; they don't eliminate them. A non-invasive surgical procedure for symptomatic uterine fibroids is MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery (FUS). Done on an outpatient basis, the surgery is performed while the patient is in an MRI scanner, and it involves finding the precise location of the fibroids and destroying the fibroids with soundwaves from an ultrasound transducer that heat small areas of fibroid tissue. The procedure requires no incision.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Hyperandrogenism - Endocrine Disorder in Women

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Volunteer Opportunities at Georgia’s Division of Aging Services


A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Maureen Muoneke earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology from the University of Maryland Medical Systems. Dr. Maureen Muoneke serves as a medical consultant to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency within Georgia’s Division of Aging Services (DAS).

The division exists to provide support to people with disabilities, at-risk individuals and the elderly, helping them live healthy and productive lives. A range of volunteer opportunities are presented by the DAS to assist elders including raising awareness about elder abuse. For example, volunteers who wish to be involved in providing community education are encouraged to contact the DAS to access materials and arrange speakers. Similarly, GeorgiaCares SHIP is a volunteer opportunity that involves educating the public. This role requires training and involves teaching people how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud and abuse.

The DAS encourages volunteers to work in the area of elder abuse and consumer fraud prevention through 12 programs offered by local state agencies focused on aging. Volunteers are needed to work at health fairs, act as an information resource over the phone, and to facilitate community presentations.

Prospective volunteers are encouraged to contact the DAS and speak to a volunteer coordinator to learn about the many volunteer options available in their local area.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Risk Factors of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Signs and Treatment of Endometriosis

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An experienced OB/GYN, Dr. Maureen Muoneke serves as a medical consultant at the Georgia Division of Aging Services in Atlanta, where she helps evaluate the eligibility of disability applicants. A former practicing OB/GYN, Dr. Maureen Muoneke is experienced in treating a number of women’s health conditions, such as endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that is normally found within the uterus begins growing outside of it, typically on the fallopian tubes and sometimes even the ovaries themselves. This is a very painful condition that, if left unchecked, can cause infertility or increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer. Pelvic pain most commonly occurs during the menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, or while urinating or having a bowel movement. Abnormally heavy bleeding while menstruating is also another common symptom.

Regular pelvic exams are important for early detection. A doctor may detect the signs of endometriosis during a pelvic exam and use further imaging and/or laparoscopic methods of determining the extent of the endometriosis and exactly where it is located. In addition to treating the pain, a doctor may prescribe hormone therapy to regulate the condition. Laparoscopic surgery can be used to remove the tissue in instances where the woman is trying to conceive a child.