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Dr. Valena Wright, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Valena Wright is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Wright specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Wright can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Wright can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Valena Wright, MD
- Burlington, MA
- Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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BP question?
First, make sure the BP reading is accurate. BP that high requires medical evaluation by an MD. A top number more than 180 or bottom number more than 120 can damage blood vessels READ MORE
First, make sure the BP reading is accurate. BP that high requires medical evaluation by an MD. A top number more than 180 or bottom number more than 120 can damage blood vessels and cause organ damage - stroke or heart attack. Birth control pills should not be taken if your BP is elevated. Both birth control pills and ibuprofen may cause high BP even with no prior history of hypertension.
Can a woman get depressed after giving birth?
Postpartum depression occurs in about 15% of women. Sadness, low energy, anxiety, crying, and sleep disturbance are hallmarks- especially if symptoms persist for more than two READ MORE
Postpartum depression occurs in about 15% of women. Sadness, low energy, anxiety, crying, and sleep disturbance are hallmarks- especially if symptoms persist for more than two weeks. Correcting sleep deprivation and light aerobic exercise is key. Counseling, peer support, and antidepressant medications may help as well. It's important to recognize and ask your physician for help.
What happens if PCOS is left untreated?
PCOS if untreated may lead to metabolic changes that predispose to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and cancer later in life. Most women who develop uterine cancer at a young READ MORE
PCOS if untreated may lead to metabolic changes that predispose to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and cancer later in life. Most women who develop uterine cancer at a young age (less than 40 years) have PCOS. Weight gain, excess hair growth, and difficulty getting pregnant are often the reasons young women seek treatment.
HPV?
HPV testing is replacing the Pap test as the primary screening test for the prevention of cervix cancer. The HPV virus us very common with 80% of the population exposed, usually READ MORE
HPV testing is replacing the Pap test as the primary screening test for the prevention of cervix cancer. The HPV virus us very common with 80% of the population exposed, usually with the onset of intimate sexual relationships. There are many different strains of the HPV virus with HPV vaccinations targeting the strains most often associated with HPV related cancers and genital warts. The Pap test collects cells from the cervix that may detect changes to suggest an HPV infection, pre-cancer or cancer.
The Pap test is looking for abnormal cells- an HPV test is looking for the genetic fingerprint (DNA or RNA) of high risk strains of the HPV virus. Many women think a Pap test is the same as a pelvic exam. Having a pelvic exam does not mean a Pap test or an HPV test was collected. Ask your doctor before the exam if these tests are needed.
The Pap test collects cells from the cervix. It may also be used to collect cells from the vagina or anus in some circumstances. A HPV test can be collected from the cervix at the time of a Pap test (often called co-testing). HPV may also be checked from a urine sample if a pelvic exam is not needed. HPV is associated with 5 different types of cancer in women: cervix, vulvar, vaginal, anal and oropharyngeal ( mouth and throat). Most of us, even if exposed will not develop HPV related cancer. Smoking increases your risk of these same cancers and the success of treatment if you have an HPV related cancer. A negative HPV test means you do not have the high risk strains of the virus at the time of testing. If you test positive for high risk strains of HPV additional testing and follow-up should be discussed with you doctor.
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The Pap test is looking for abnormal cells- an HPV test is looking for the genetic fingerprint (DNA or RNA) of high risk strains of the HPV virus. Many women think a Pap test is the same as a pelvic exam. Having a pelvic exam does not mean a Pap test or an HPV test was collected. Ask your doctor before the exam if these tests are needed.
The Pap test collects cells from the cervix. It may also be used to collect cells from the vagina or anus in some circumstances. A HPV test can be collected from the cervix at the time of a Pap test (often called co-testing). HPV may also be checked from a urine sample if a pelvic exam is not needed. HPV is associated with 5 different types of cancer in women: cervix, vulvar, vaginal, anal and oropharyngeal ( mouth and throat). Most of us, even if exposed will not develop HPV related cancer. Smoking increases your risk of these same cancers and the success of treatment if you have an HPV related cancer. A negative HPV test means you do not have the high risk strains of the virus at the time of testing. If you test positive for high risk strains of HPV additional testing and follow-up should be discussed with you doctor.
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