Dr. Marya Jancinta Porter M.D.

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• Treatments For Genital Herpes

  Even though there is no cure for genital herpes, several treatments are available. Treatment of genital herpes is aimed at relieving symptoms and reducing the frequency of recurrent infections (outbursts). Most cases of herpes may be resolved without treatment. However, treatment is important as it...

• Can my Diet Affect my Endometriosis?

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• Pregnant White Women More Likely to Smoke

  A new government report shows that pregnant white women have higher rates of smoking than African-American or Hispanic women. The report shows that 21.8% of pregnant white women smoke while the rate was found to be 14.2% among African-American women and 6.5% of Hispanic women.But this report,...

• Do I Have an Increased Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer if I Have Endometriosis?

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