This is a very thorough discussion of early pregnancy losses.  These are losses that occur prior to 20 weeks pregnant. I will be reviewing causes, risk factors, and incidences of early pregnancy losses.  Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you want to hear about.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A thorough discussion of the evaluation of the stillbirth to determine the cause of the stillbirth.  It will include tests done on the mother as well as the fetus and placenta.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

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The term "stillbirth" generally refers to a birth at ≥20 weeks of gestation with no signs of life. In today’s episode, I will discuss the incidence, risk factors, and etiology of stillbirth, as well as strategies for prevention.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A complete and comprehensive discussion of decreased fetal movements, its implications, and evaluations for decreased fetal movements.  I will review some ways to identify adequate fetal movements and what interventions are taken for persistent decreased fetal movements.Tune in where you get your podcast at.  Feel free to reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions about this topic and any other issues you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

In today's episode, I will be switching gears and discussing pregestational diabetes in pregnancy.  This is diabetes, such as type I and Type II diabetes that occurs before pregnancy.  I will review the definitions of both types of diabetes along with the management by trimester of each type, as well as when we deliver, how we deliver, and how we manage the insulin therapy during the labor process.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A comprehensive review of all the different management options available for Obesity.  This includes diet, exercise, behavioral modifications, FDA-approved medications, devices, and Bariatric surgery.  I have joined the Doctors Weight Loss of Wisconsin (DWL-Wisconsin) to consult with patients who meet the criteria for being prescribed an FDA-approved injectable medication called Semaglutide.  You can reach them at 715-314-3022, or their website is doctorsweightlossofwisconsin.com. Tune in where you get your podcast at.  Feel free to reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions about this topic and any other issues you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A comprehensive discussion of a growing health problem facing all of us, not only in the United States but worldwide.  I will review the definition of Obesity, the risks that it poses to our health, as well as the overall prevalence of Obesity.Tune in where you get your podcast at.  Feel free to reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions about this topic and any other issues you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. has been a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

In today's episode, I will discuss the prenatal management of those diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I will talk about the two types of gestational diabetes along with the therapy to manage each type.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

In today’s topic, I will break it down into 2 episodes. I will discuss Gestational Diabetes, which means Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. I will discuss the definition of gestational diabetes, the short and long-term effects of diabetes, as well as the risk factors for gestational diabetes. I will also talk about the benefits and harms of screening for gestational diabetes. As well as the types of tests that are performed to screen for gestational diabetes. Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

In today's podcast, I will continue with the pregnancy theme and discuss Nutrition in Pregnancy.  I will talk about nutrition during pregnancy. I will initially go over the assessment and the counseling of nutrition in pregnancy and then delve into the dietary requirements and supplements. Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

In Today’s episode, I will be reviewing Diet, Supplements, food safety, as well as weight gain. I will touch on healthy behaviors in pregnancy as well as the safe immunizations you can get when you are pregnant.  I will then discuss the occurrences at both the second and third trimesters including some potential diseases that could occur in each trimesters.   As well as those common pregnancy discomforts and how they can be managed.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

This topic is quite extensive and for very good reason as you will see. It will be divided into 2 episodes due to the vast amount of information that I will be going over with you.  It involves the early diagnosis of pregnancy along with what occurs in the early part of the pregnancy as well as the prenatal care. In the first episode, I will review the diagnosis of early pregnancy, the goals of early prenatal care, as well as the effectiveness of prenatal care, and the timing of prenatal care visits.  I will then review the types of prenatal care available along with the components of the initial prenatal care visit.  I will review the screenings and tests recommended in early pregnancy along with the full laboratory tests recommended in the first prenatal care visit.  I will also review the selective screening tests as well as the clinical manifestations of early pregnancy. Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

As promised I am shifting from gynecological issues and will start to discuss obstetrical issues.  The first and very important issue is of course preconception counseling.  A very thorough look at the different things that need to be addressed by a patient and her OB provider prior to her conceiving.  These include optimizing any medical disorders, changing or discontinuing certain medications, along with determining her immunity to certain types of diseases.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A full discussion of all the different types of management options available for Female Sexual Dysfunction Disorder.  This includes non-pharmacological as well as pharmacological options.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A comprehensive review of a socially taboo subject called Female Sexual Dysfunction Disorder.  In Part I, I will review the definition, the risk factors, and the ways to diagnose Female Sexual Dysfunction Disorder.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

Last week I  discussed menopause and its symptoms and signs.  This week I devote an entire episode to the treatment of menopause symptoms.   I will review both hormonal as well as non-hormonal and nonpharmacological options.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A very thorough discussion of Menopause including signs and symptoms of menopause.  I will also review how we diagnose menopause, its long-term effects on women as well as the differential diagnosis.  In an upcoming episode, I will review all the different treatment options available on the market for menopause.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A complete review of ovarian cysts includes their formation, symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment.  I also give a brief discussion of ovarian cancer reviewing who is at risk for developing ovarian cancer as well as the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancers.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show

A very topic to discuss as it causes multiple symptoms.  I will have the opportunity to review the signs and symptoms related to the diagnosis of endometriosis.  I will also discuss ways to confirm the diagnosis of endometriosis. I will then review the treatment options utilized at the present time for the management of endometriosis.Tune in where you get your podcast at. You can reach me at chsconsulting22@gmail.com for comments and questions regarding this topic and any other topics you would like to hear about in the future.Costa H. Sousou, M.D. is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 28 years.  He is very knowledgeable in his field.  He was the chair of the Department of OBGYN at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He has given lectures on several topics in OBGYN.   Support the show