Dr. Sklar OBGYN

03/25/2020

WATCH: Dr. Colin Birch, Department head of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Calgary Zone, answers questions about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on expectant mothers and families of newborns.

Dr. Colin Birch, Department head of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Calgary Zone, answers questions about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on expecta...

12/28/2019

RESOURCE: Did you have questions about your body as a teen? Not sure how to talk about body changes with your daughter? Books can be a helpful way to educate your tween or teen daughter about their changing body.

Check out this thoughtful booklist from

A Mighty Girl's top picks of books for tween and teen girls about puberty, sexuality, and their changing bodies.

10/18/2018

'Private Life' hits Netflix, an infertility dramedy starring Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti that gets real about IVF, adoption and egg donation.

09/19/2018

BREAST HEALTH: I'm over 35. What is my risk for developing breast cancer? 🤔

Take the assessment here: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool allows health professionals to estimate a woman's risk of developing invasive breast cancer over the next 5 years and up to age 90 (lifetime risk).

Although a woman's risk may be accurately estimated, these predictions do not allow one to say precisely which woman will develop breast cancer. In fact, some women who do not develop breast cancer have higher risk estimates than some women who do develop breast cancer.

Did you know you can discuss your risk of breast cancer with your OBGYN? Don't hesitate to book an appointment with a health professional if you have any questions or concerns.

09/13/2018

WATCH: Ouch! What is endometriosis and how do we treat it?

"Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide regardless of their ethnic and social background.
Many remain undiagnosed and are therefore not treated."

To learn more about endometriosis, visit this helpful online resource:
http://endometriosis.org/endometriosis/

Symptoms, treatment and support for endometriosis, a disease that affects one in ten women worldwide. From endometriosis.org.

09/06/2018

RESOURCE: The facts on menstruation from Canada's experts.

"From your first period through to menopause, menstruation is a normal, healthy biological function that is a part of being female. At some point, most women will have questions about menstruation. When am I ovulating? Is this bleeding normal? When should I see a doctor?"

https://www.yourperiod.ca/

09/05/2018

READ: But I'm only 40! Can this be menopause? 🤔

If your periods end early, the symptoms may feel like menopause, but it is very different.

https://www.menopauseandu.ca/am-i-in-menopause/40-can-menopause/

07/14/2018

RESOURCE: Menopause can be scary without the facts. 😲

"Every woman experiences menopause differently. The best way to manage your menopause experience is to learn the facts, including the benefits and risks of available therapies, as well as important health concerns to consider during this transition period." 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

https://www.menopauseandu.ca/

07/12/2018

READ: Why are so many women choosing to freeze their eggs? The answer may surprise you.

The decision to head to the fertility clinic for women in a study had more to do with an absence of suitable partners and little to do with getting ahead at work.

07/04/2018

READ: Research finds antidepressant use in pregnancy not linked to autism in children.

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/feature-articles/feature-articles/Research-finds-antidepressant-use-in-pregnancy-not-linked-to-autism-in-children

06/28/2018

STEM CELLS: What are my options for umbilical cord blood collection in Canada?

https://sogc.org/publications-resources/public-information-pamphlets.html?id=23

06/19/2018

FERTILITY: "Research shows that many women don’t realize how quickly their fertility can drop, and how early that can start to happen."

https://sogc.org/publications-resources/public-information-pamphlets.html?id=1