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Dr. Robert B. Anderson
Suite 401 - 1338 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6H 1H2
Canada
(604) 736-0424
(604) 736-5403  (FAX)
Dr.Anderson@telus.net


Specialties 
Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility

Patient Education Resources

Obstetrics
Air Travel During Pregnancy /  ACOG
Induction of Labour /  Dr. Robert Anderson
Prevention of Early-Onset GBS Disease in Newborns /  Dr. Robert Anderson
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy /  Dr. Robert Anderson
Motherisk - Drugs in Pregnancy & lactation /  WebLink
Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section - Editorial /  Dr. Michael F. Greene
Stem Cell Collection - Con's /  Ecker, J.L. & Greene, M.F.
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells /  Dr. Kenneth Moise
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
Morning Sickness / ACOG
Mercury Level and Fish /  BC Health File
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring During Labor / ACOG
Perinatal Viral and Parasitic Infections / ACOG
Cesarean Birth / ACOG
The Rh Factor: How It Can Affect Your Pregnancy / ACOG
Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
Premature Rupture of Membranes / ACOG
Anesthesia and You: Planning Your Childbirth / ASA
Bleeding During Pregnancy / ACOG
Special Tests for Monitoring Fetal Health / ACOG
Risk Factors for Macrosomia / ACOG
Screening for Birth Defects / ACOG
Induction of Labor / ACOG
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy / ACOG
Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors for Operative Vaginal Delivery / ACOG
Travel During Pregnancy / ACOG
Delivery by Caesarean Section / AAP
Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy / ACOG
External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentations / ACOG
Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy / ACOG
Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy / ACOG
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Bladder Control / NIH
What To Expect After Your Due Date / ACOG
If Your Baby Is Breech / ACOG
Preterm Labor / ACOG
Caffeine and Pregnancy / NIH
Genetic Disorders in Pregnancy / ACOG
Postpartum Depression / APA
How to Tell When Labor Begins / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: Pain Relief During Labor / ACOG
Folate / NIH
Having Twins / ACOG
The Third Trimester / HHS
Medem Learning Center:
Pregnancy and Group B Strep
 / Medem
The First Trimester / HHS
Birth Defects / ACOG
Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery / ACOG
Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy / ACOG
The Second Trimester / HHS
Routine Tests in Pregnancy / ACOG
Exercise During Pregnancy / ACOG
ACOG Committee Opinion: First-Trimester Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy / ACOG
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
Down Syndrome
 / JAMA/Archives
JAMA Patient Page:
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
 / JAMA/Archives
Pregnancy and Group B Strep Prevention / CDC

Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding — Common Concerns / AAP
Breastfeeding — Latch-on and Let-down / AAP
Breastfeeding — Benefits and Getting Started / AAP
Breastfeeding — Expressing Breastmilk / AAP
Breastfeeding — Commonly Asked Questions / AAP
JAMA Patient Page:
Mastitis
 / JAMA/Archives
ACOG Educational Bulletin: Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects / ACOG

Circumcision
Circumcision: Frequently Asked Questions / AAP
Circumcision Policy Statement / AAP
Newborn Circumcision / ACOG
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise ... Many Parents Are Asking the Question / Medem
Circumcision Information for Parents / AAP
Medem Learning Center:
Circumcision
 / Medem

Common Procedures
Uterine Fibroid Embolization /  Dr. Robert Anderson
Neil Pollock Vasectomy Clinic /  WebLink
Sterilization by Laparoscopy / ACOG
Sterilization for Women and Men / ACOG
Postpartum Sterilization / ACOG
Hysteroscopy / ACS
Hysteroscopy / ACOG
Endometrial Ablation / ACOG
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
Hysterectomy
 / JAMA/Archives
JAMA Patient Page:
Cesarean Delivery
 / JAMA/Archives
D & C for Uterine Bleeding Problems / ACS
Surgery for Urinary Incontinence / ACOG
Preparing for Surgery / ACOG
Hysterectomy / ACOG
The Pap Test / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
The Importance of a Pap Test
 / JAMA/Archives
Dilation and Curettage / ACOG
Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling / ACOG
Laparoscopy / ACOG
D & C for Miscarriage / ACS
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy / ACOG
Hysterosalpingography / ACOG

Gynaecology
Vulvar Disease Information /  WebLink
Interstitial Cystitis Information /  WebLink
Interstitial Cystitis Information /  WebLink
Questions and Answers About Lichen Sclerosus / NIH
Pelvic Support Problems / ACOG
Endometrial Hyperplasia / ACOG
Vaginitis / AMA
Early Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy / ACOG
Ovarian Cysts / ACOG
Ectopic Pregnancy / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
Uterine Prolapse
 / JAMA/Archives
Cervical Dysplasia / AMA
Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG
Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
Urinary Incontinence / ACOG
Dysmenorrhea / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
Stress Incontinence
 / JAMA/Archives
Preventive Treatment Strategies for Menstrual Migraine / NPF
Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
Repeated Miscarriage / ACOG
Bladder Control for Women / NIH
Atlas of the Body:
Female Reproductive Organs
 / AMA
Cystocele (Fallen Bladder) / NIH
Prophylactic Oophorectomy / ACOG
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / ACOG
Osteoporosis / ACOG
Colposcopy / ACOG

Infertility
Fertility Options For Women Over 40 /  Dr. Robert Anderson
JAMA Patient Page:
Infertility Options
 / JAMA/Archives
Treating Infertility / ACOG
Medem Learning Center:
Infertility
 / Medem
About Infertility/Fertility / ACOG
Trying to Conceive / HHS
Later Childbearing / ACOG

Contraception
Mirena Intrauterine System /  Dr, Robert Anderson
Birth Control Pills / ACOG
Contraception / NIH
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Older than 35 Years? / ACOG
Medem Learning Center:
Contraception Choices
 / Medem
Information on Emergency Contraception Pills (ECPs) / ACOG
The Intrauterine Device / ACOG
What Hormonal Contraceptive Options Are Available for Women Taking Anticonvulsants or Antibiotics? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Who Smoke Cigarettes? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Lipid Disorders? / ACOG
Are Hormonal Contraceptives Safe for Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? / ACOG
Contraception and Adolescents / AAP
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with a History of Thromboembolism? / ACOG
Barrier Methods of Contraception / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Migraine Headaches? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Diabetes? / ACOG
Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women With Chronic Hypertension? / ACOG

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome /  Dr. Robert Anderson
JAMA Patient Page:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
 / JAMA/Archives
What Every Woman and Her Doctor Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / AACE
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (English/Spanish) / The Hormone Foundation
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) / HHS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / ACOG

Gynaecologic Cancers
B.C. Cancer Agency /  WebLink
Cancer of the Vulva and Vagina / ACOG
Cancer of the Uterus / ACOG
JAMA Patient Page:
Endometrial Cancer
 / JAMA/Archives
Endometrial Cancer / NIH
What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Cervix / NIH
Cancer of the Ovary / ACOG
Uterine Sarcoma Treatment / NIH
Cancer of the Cervix / ACOG

Breast Disorders
Atlas of the Body:
The Breast — Disorders
 / AMA
Breast Cancer and Mammography / GOV
Breast Cancer and Reconstruction: Exploring the Options, Procedures and Perceptions / ASPS
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer / NIH
Medem Learning Center:
Breast Cancer: Awareness Saves Lives
 / Medem
Breast Self-Exam / ACOG
Mammography / ACOG
Breast Cancer Screening / ACOG
What Breast Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Osteoporosis / NIH
Fibrocystic Breast Changes / ACOG
Tamoxifen: Questions and Answers / NIH
Ultrasound Scanning / AMA
Removal of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants and Capsulectomies / ASPS
Does the Use of Combination Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Fibroadenoma, or a Family History of Breast Cancer? / ACOG
Breast Imaging / CSMS

Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids / ACOG
Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy in the Management of Leiomyomas (Fibroids) / ACOG

Endometriosis
Endometriosis / NIH
Endometriosis / ACOG
Endometriosis / ACOG

Pelvic Pain
National Vulvodynia Association /  WebLink
Vulvodynia / ACOG
Pain During Intercourse / ACOG
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Fast Facts, Myths and Misconceptions / NPF
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Overview / NPF
Pelvic Pain / ACOG
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Getting Help / NPF