Dr. Bernard James Munro MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 240 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Bernard Munro is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Munro specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Munro can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Munro can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Household-shoe wearing and purchasing habits. A survey of people aged 65 years and older.
- Does using an ejector chair affect muscle activation patterns in rheumatoid arthritic patients? A preliminary investigation.
- Characterizing patellar tendon loading during the landing phases of a stop-jump
- Effects of passive ankle dorsiflexion stiffness on ankle mechanics during drop landings.
- Passive dorsiflexion stiffness is poorly correlated with passive dorsiflexion range of motion.
- Variations in jump height explain the between-sex difference in patellar tendon loading during landing.
- Previously identified patellar tendinopathy risk factors differ between elite and sub-elite volleyball players.
- Foot-care awareness. A survey of persons aged 65 years and older.
- A kinematic and kinetic analysis of the sit-to-stand transfer using an ejector chair: implications for elderly rheumatoid arthritic patients.
Treatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Stress Incontinence
- Menstrual Cramps
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
Dr. Bernard James Munro MD's Practice location
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266Get Direction
Dr. Bernard James Munro MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Munro
Recommended Articles
- What Is Metrorrhagia?
What is metrorrhagia?Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is also called as metrorrhagia. In the first few years of menstrual onset, females commonly experience this problem. Also, women close to their menopausal phase tend to have metrorrhagia. In this condition, women have bleeding episodes outside...
- How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?
Ovarian cancer can affect every woman in the world, including those who are at an age above 60, but also those who are younger than that. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are mild in the early stages, so many women confuse them with a regular period or ovulation pain. That is the reason why ovarian...
- What is Candidal Vaginitis?
Candidal vaginitis is an infection of the vagina. C. albicans is the major cause; however, yeast and Candida sp are also responsible for this infection. Women account for 15 – 20%, while expectant mothers account for 20 - 40% of candida vaginitis. Candida vaginitis infection risk factors...
- What Conditions Warrant a Hysterectomy?
Upon reaching reproductive age, the womb (uterus) creates ideal conditions for pregnancy, gestation, and delivery of a baby. But many things can go wrong within the female reproductive system. Development of fibroid masses, outgrowths of the endometrial lining, and excessive vaginal bleeding are...
- Lack of Sleep During Pregnancy May Increase a Mother's Risk for Preeclampsia
A study published in the journal, Sleep, has shown that too much or too little sleep during pregnancy may increase the risk of high blood pressure and related complications during pregnancy. High blood pressure induced by pregnancy is a symptom of preeclampsia, which later increases the risk of...
- What Are the Signs of Pregnancy?
Some of the signs of pregnancy may start early even when it is too soon to take a pregnancy test at home. Some of the first signs of pregnancy include breast tenderness, frequent urination, and fatigue. These may not be enough to tell that a person is pregnant or not, and a pregnancy test or...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joseph Hwang MD330 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Matthew Curtis Brown M.D.303 University Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Curtis L Hoegh MD905 SW ORALABOR RD ANKENY IA 50023
- Dr. Gregg B Polzin M.D.1221 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Robert S Sieman D.O.12129 University Ave Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Mitchell Alan Khan D.O.1601 Nw 114th St Clive IA 50325