Dr. Desmond White M.D.

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  Swelling of the ankles and feet are a common everyday experience. Either you or a loved one may have experienced ankle swelling at some point of your lives. It is that common and is not a usual cause for concern, especially if you have been standing or walking for a long period of time. However,...

• Autoimmune Disorders Affect Birth Rates

  New research suggests that more than half of women who suffer from autoimmune disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus, have fewer babies than planned. This study is the first of its kind to find an association between autoimmune disorders and different conditions, like infertility,...

• What is Endometriosis?

  Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by an implantation and growth of the endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. It affects women of the reproductive age, usually between 25-years-old and 40-years-old. Endometriosis is never diagnosed in girls before puberty and it tends to resolve...

• Managing Symptomatic Endometriosis

  Endometriosis is known as a disease that affects women through their reproductive age. It is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain,  usually beginning in adolescence. It is also one of the main causes of infertility among women. It is a complex condition with a great variability when it...

• What are the Symptoms and Treatment for Vaginal Yeast Infections?

  An infection in the vagina caused by yeast cells is very common among women, and is not considered a serious condition. Yeast cells are normally present in small numbers in the vaginal region, but due to certain triggers they can start multiplying, resulting in infection and inflammation. Yeast...

• Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy is Linked to Childhood Obesity

  Researchers from Children’s Hospital in Boston and Columbia University in New York, report that women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy are more likely to have babies having high birth weight and is linked to the risk of childhood obesity. High birth weight is associated with higher body...