Dr. Graham Dersnah (he/him/his)

OBGYN & sexual health-focused educational videos and posts. SUBSCRIBE on YouTube! #drgrahamdersnah

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Don't let fear or embarrassment stop you from seeking contraception. Your health matters!

#ThxBirthControl #OBGYN #SexualHealth

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#DidYouKnow Pregnancy hormones can cause changes in skin pigmentation, leading to darkened areas like the nipples and areolas, and the vertical line below the belly button called the linea nigra.

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Myth: Pap smears are only necessary if you have symptoms.

Fact: Regular screening is crucial for detecting cervical abnormalities early, before symptoms appear.

#WomensHealth #Gynecology

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Let's build a future where all girls and women have the resources they need to thrive. 💪🦸‍♀️

#HealthEquity #WomensHealth

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Preeclampsia - a pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure - affects ~5% of pregnancies and can be life-threatening.

#PreeclampsiaAwareness #pregnancy

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🤰 Growing a new life?

Remember, you’re doing incredible things!

One breath, one moment, one day at a time. 🌿

#PregnancyJourney #MotivationalMonday

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If you know someone who's just received an abnormal Pap smear result and is terrified:

Send them this 💌

An abnormal screening result is not the same thing as a cancer diagnosis.
#cervix

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Abortion care is healthcare, and healthcare is a fundamental human right.

#HealthcareForAll #ReproductiveHealth

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Perineal tears during vaginal birth occur in around 70% of deliveries, but most heal well with proper care.

#WomensHealth #DidYouKnow #Pregnancy

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Decreased fetal movement is one of those situations where your instinct matters.

You know your baby's usual pattern better than anyone.

If something feels noticeably different, that's enough reason to get evaluated.

#Pregnancy

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#HPV is incredibly common.

Nearly all sexually active people will be infected with at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. 🤯

Having HPV does not mean someone cheated, and it does not mean you have cancer.

#SexualHealth

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Vaginal discharge is a normal part of the menstrual cycle and helps keep the vagina clean and infection-free. 👌

#Gynecology101

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“High-risk HPV” sounds terrifying.

But “high-risk” does NOT mean “you have cancer.”

It means that particular type of #HPV has a higher potential to cause abnormal cervical cells.

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If you've received an abnormal Pap smear result, don't assume the worst.

Depending on the type of abnormality, your doctor may recommend:

• Repeat screening
• HPV testing
• Colposcopy
• Further treatment

An abnormal result is the beginning of an evaluation not a diagnosis.

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An abnormal #Papsmear doesn't automatically mean you need a procedure.

Depending on the result, you may simply be asked to repeat your screening later.

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Let's debunk the myth that only young people have fulfilling sex lives. Sexual satisfaction knows no age limits! 🍒

#AgeIsJustANumber #SexualHealth

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Most abnormal Pap smear results are not #cancer.

Your result is interpreted based on several factors, including:

• HPV status
• Cervical cell changes
• Age
• Previous screening results

The next step depends on the entire picture.
#WomensHealth

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Everyone deserves access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including #abortion.
#ReproRights

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Got an itch down there? 💥

You may have been exposed to #PubicLice

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Let's fight for a future where every person has the freedom to make their own reproductive choices. #FreedomToChoose