Dra. Leila Catherine Onbargi

Dra. Leila Catherine Onbargi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Barcelona


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Dr. Leila Catherine Onbargi is a renowned specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the United States. She graduated from the Feinberg School of Medicine and continued her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Prentice Women's Hospital, both part of Northwestern University in Chicago. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1995, is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), as well as several American and Spanish prestigious associations in this specialty. She is also a certified menopause practitioner (North American Menopause Society). She brings her rigorous training at one of the top medical centers for Women's health in the United States to her practice in Barcelona, ​​where she has been providing exceptional care to her patients for over 20 years. Please refer to Dr. Onbargi's personal website at Teknon for more information. See link below.

Dr. Leila Catherine Onbargi is a renowned specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the United States. She graduated from the Feinberg School of Medicine and continued her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Prentice Women's Hospital, both part of Northwestern University in Chicago. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1995, is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), as well as several American and Spanish prestigious associations in this specialty. She is also a certified menopause practitioner (North American Menopause Society). She brings her rigorous training at one of the top medical centers for Women's health in the United States to her practice in Barcelona, ​​where she has been providing exceptional care to her patients for over 20 years. Please refer to Dr. Onbargi's personal website at Teknon for more information. See link below.

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 Credentials

 Professional experience

• Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Teknon Medical Center (1994 - present)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Prentice Women's Hospital, in Chicago, USA. (1989 - 1993)

 Sub-specialties

• General gynecology and annual reviews
• Family planning and contraception
• Gynecological and endoscopic surgery
• Prenatal care and delivery
• Breast health
• Sterility and reproduction medicine
• Specialized care in menopause
• Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence
• Regenerative gynecology

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine by Northwestern University Medical School of Chicago - Illinois (1984 - 1988)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Prentice Women's Hospital (Northwestern University) in Chicago, USA (1989 - 1993)
• Diploma by the National Association of Medical Examiners of the USA (1990)
• Diploma by the American Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (American Board Certified) (1995)
• Certificate of the College of Physicians and Title of Specialist of the Spanish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Full Certification of Titles (1994)
• Certified specialist by the NAMS (North American Menopause Society) in the treatment of women in menopause (2010)
• Breast cancer research - National Research Institute (INSERM), in Paris, Strasbourgh - France (1988 - 1989)

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 Prizes and awards

• 1st Postgraduate Award in Hysteroscopy by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy

 Professional membership

• Member of the American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Member of the American College of Physicians
• Member of the American Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
• Member of the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO)
• Member of the Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause (AEEM)
• Member of the International Menopause Society (IMS)
• Member of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

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Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English
  • Lebanese

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Bioidentical hormones

Bioidentical hormones are produced in the laboratory to obtain an exact molecular copy that the body makes. In fact, bioidentical hormones are also ca ...

Contraception

Contraceptives prevent or reduce the chance of fertilization of women, thus preventing pregnancy and plan the best time to have a child. Currently, th ...

Gynecological exams and annual Pap smears

The gynecological examination involves the examination by a gynecologist and a series of tests to determine the status of the female reproductive syst ...

Menopause

It is called menopause to the disappearance of the menstrual periods of the woman permanently, because of the arrest of the ovarian cycle. At a certai ...

Prenatal care

Management of pregnancy or prenatal care is necessary for the welfare of the mother and baby. Reviews should be monthly during the first seven months of pregnancy and more frequent as you approach your due date. In each event routine tests are performed to verify the proper conduct of gestation. Some surveys are conducted only in pregnancies of risk. ...

Regenerative gynecology

Regenerative Gynecology includes all those medical and surgical treatments that restore the appearance, anatomy and function of the vagina, vulva and pelvic floor. To carry it out, new technologies such as laser, radiofrequency or photodynamics are included, as well as biostimulation of the tissues with microinjections of local anesthesia. Most of these treatments are minimally invasive and do not require anesthesia or are performed under local anesthesia. ...

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual cycle. This is divided into primary, when the woman does not have menstrual cycle to 16 years, or secondary, when the menstrual cycle is aborted in response to a regular phase. Women who have eating disorders or undergoing intensive training programs have increased risk of amenorrhea. Amenorrhea naturally during lactation, menopause and pregnancy but can also be caused by certain medications, hormonal disorders, weight problems and stress. ...

Anal condyloma

Condyloma, or genital wart is a disease that affects the skin area around the anus or genitals. Also called genital warts that appear as small warts grow in size and are spreading to the genital area. They are usually asymptomatic and, therefore, patients do not even know they have it until later. Genital warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is a sexually transmitted disease in 95% of cases, so it is transmitted from person to person by direct contact, although other methods of transmission. ...

Contraceptive Ring

The contraceptive ring ( also called NuvaRing) is a method of birth control that contains artificial forms of the hormones that are normally produced in the ovaries of women: estrogen and progestin. These prevent the ovary from releasing an egg during her menstrual cycle; the progestin, also helps to prevent sperm from entering the uterus, causing the mucus that exists in the cervix becomes thick. It is a flexible ring about five inches in diameter to the same woman placed inside the vagina. It is a monthly contraceptive: it must remain in the vagina for three weeks;after, retires for a week. However, keep in mind that it can produce side effects such as nausea, vaginitis or breakthrough bleeding. ...

Cystitis

Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder. You can be infected or not. Its main symptoms are burning sensation during urination, a strong urge to urinate, blood in urine and discomfort in the pelvic area. Cystitis caused by a bacterial infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Cystitis is more prevalent in women because they have shorter urethra and is closer to the anus. ...

Endometrial polyps

Endometrial polyp is a deformation which manifests itself in the uterine cavity. (Within the endometrium, the lining that covers the inside of the uterus). It may be of different size and shape, and has a slow growth, but sometimes it can occupy the entire endometrial cavity. Endometrial polyp is painless and usually does not cause problems, appearing especially in women past menopause. Signs of suspicion are: vaginal bleeding during or after menopause, excessive menstrual bleeding, heavy menstrual periods or longer than usual, cramps during or between periods, etc. Treatment or surgery for endometrial polyps usually require removal. Endometrial polyp operation is performed by hysteroscopy. ...

Family Planning

Family planning refers to fertility and contraceptive treatment techniques. This area of ​​medicine to organize the time interval between pregnancies who wish to have. ...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that infects the skin and mucous membranes in humans. There are over 100 different types, most of them harmless, but some are associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer or dysplasia (abnormal cell changes in the surface of the cervix). These are acquired through sexual contact with an infected partner, and can be low risk or high risk. The low-risk types can cause genital warts. The high-risk can cause cervical, vulva, vagina and anus cancer in women; and cancer of the penis and anus in men. It is possible that the affected person has no symptoms; in the case of women, regular Pap smears can detect changes in the cervix that may end up leading to cancer. There is no cure for HPV. The treatment of cervical dysplasia that does not go away, may include surgery to remove the abnormal tissue. ...

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)

The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) is a vaccine that protects against certain strains of this virus, which can be the cause of most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts (both men and in women). The HPV vaccine can be given from 9 years, and is recommended for children aged 11 to 12. The reason is that it is more effective if it has not had any sexual contact and also because the response to it is greater than during adulthood. Papillomavirus vaccine may have some side effects, the most common of which are: fainting, dizziness, nausea, and skin reactions in the area where the shot was given. ...

Intrauterine device (IUD)

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a plastic or metal T-shaped the gynecologist placed in the uterus of women. It is one of the most effective methods to prevent pregnancy. Once in place, it stays within the uterine cavity until it ask the doctor to remove it, and has a cord attached to the end so that women can make sure the device is in place in each period. What the IUD is to prevent sperm from getting into the egg by changing the lining of the uterus. Among its advantages in addition to its effectiveness, is the fact that it is cheap, can prevent pregnancy between 5 and 10 years, it begins to work very quickly, and the woman does not feel it in your body, so it does not cause discomfort. ...

Laser

The laser is a very intense light that can generate very definite effects when reacted with somewhere in the environment. Converts electrical energy into sources of high performance in very specific tasks. Therefore, in medicine it has been applied since almost the beginning of his invention and its future is very promising in all areas of diagnostic and therapeutic. ...

Mastitis

  Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland caused, generally, by infection. One cause may be lack of hygiene. But often occurs when a woman is breastfeeding, the skin of the nipples may crack and let the bacteria living on the skin penetrate the fatty tissue of the breast. The proliferation of bacteria produces an abscess it difficult exit milk ducts in the breast. The usual symptoms of breast inflammation include sore breasts, bloating, having a tender area and reddened, swollen glands in the armpits, fever, chills, fatigue, etc. To eliminate the infection, they are often prescribed antibiotics and analgesics for pain relief. Other recommendations are the local application of heat using wet cloths, extreme hygiene, removal of breast milk, getting enough rest and drink plenty of liquids. In any case, you can continue to breastfeed. ...

Ovarian Cyst

The ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with liquid that forms in the ovary or on it. The most common are functional cysts, which are formed as a result of ovulation, which are divided into follicular cysts, when the follicle does not open to release the egg; corpus luteum cysts, if the follicle that held the egg is sealed after release. Usually, no specific treatment is necessary since they produce mild symptoms and disappear on their own in about 6 or 7 weeks. In addition, the cysts are common in women of childbearing age, and are usually benign, but can also be malignant or cancerous. In many cases it may require treatment by surgery adequate ovarian cysts: in benign can only remove ovarian area becomes ill, through a laparoscopic intervention ovarian cyst; however, in the case of malignant cysts, often requires removing the entire ovary. ...

Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is the set of muscles and ligaments surrounding the abdominal cavity at its bottom. Holding all the pelvic organs (bladder and urethra, uterus and vagina, and rectum) and ensure their normal operation.   The pelvic floor is dynamic, adapting to our movement while still maintaining adequate voltage to hold the organs inside the pelvis. When the pelvic floor is weakened, as problems that can affect urine leakage, discomfort, pain and even the fall of the abdominal organs arise. ...

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain features occur in the lower abdomen as both intermittent steadily. Pelvic pain in women can occur during menstruation or during intercourse. It may be a sign that there is a problem in the pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes or the vagina. To discover the cause of the pain suffered by the patient, several clinical tests must be performed, and the treatment of pelvic pain depends on the results. Women may also experience an infection of the lining of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is caused by bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea. ...

Polycystic ovaries

The polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance in the female ovaries or adrenal glands so they produce more male hormones than normal. The result is the development of cysts (tiny fluid-filled balloons) in the ovaries. Women can develop the syndrome during the teen years or reproductive age, being more common in obese women. Although sometimes no symptoms are experienced, it is common irregular, infrequent or absent menstrual periods are given. Other effects may include infertility, pelvic pain, excess hair on the face, chest, abdomen and fingers, hair loss or weak hair, acne, oily skin or dandruff. Birth control pills can help regulate the period and reduce male hormone levels, so treatment usually polycystic ovaries. When the ovaries produce multiple small cysts (no more than 1 cm in diameter), we speak of " micropoliquísticos ovaries syndrome ", which usually have the same symptoms. Likewise, treatment of micropoliquísticos ovaries may also be based on the administration of the contraceptive pill. ...

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period of 40 weeks from fertilization to birth in which the fetus is gestated.

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome is a cluster of physical symptoms and / or mood that women may have one to two weeks before menstruation and disappear when it starts. The vast majority of women experience at least one of these symptoms: joint pain, tender and swollen breasts, migraine, acne, fatigue, constipation, irritability, hot flashes, depression, changes in mood, loss of interest in sex , etc. Sometimes they are severe enough to interfere with their normal life. There is no definitive treatment of premenstrual syndrome, but it is generally recommended to exercise regularly, take medications such as analgesics or evening primrose and follow a healthy diet (avoiding sugars, refined foods by substituting whole, reducing fat ... ). ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a set of different microorganisms caused by infectious diseases, which have in common that are preferably spread during sex. More than 20 known STDs, including: chlamydia and lymphogranuloma, gonorrhea, genital herpes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), genital warts caused by human papillomavirus, syphilis and trichomoniasis. Although most STDs affect both men and women, women have the most serious health problems. Not all STDs can be cured: those that are caused by bacteria, such as chlamydia, are fought with antibiotics, but they are caused by viruses, such as genital herpes, treatment is limited to alleviate the symptoms. ...

Transvaginal ultrasound

  Transvaginal ultrasound is a medical diagnostic technique used to examine the genitals of women, including the uterus, ovaries and cervix. Images are formed by the use of ultrasound, and the physician observes a monitor by moving a probe while going through the area. The transvaginal ultrasound is usually done during pregnancy, when abnormal findings on physical examination (such as fibroid tumors or cysts), when there is abnormal vaginal bleeding and menstrual problems, pelvic pain, certain types of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, etc. Some of the problems that can be observed are the cancer of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and other pelvic structures, as well as other infections and congenital abnormalities. ...

Ultrasound

  Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging procedure that allows you to view organs and soft structures within the body. It is made using high-frequency sound waves that are emitted by a transducer that captures the echo of different amplitudes which occurs bounce off the organs. These signals, when processed by a computer, give a series of images of the tissues examined. Today may be two-dimensional, three-dimensional or 4-dimensional images. Ultrasound is a noninvasive technique, in which no radiation used and thus is used to visualize fetuses that are being formed. This procedure can differentiate clearly the shape and size of each structure within the body. In medicine it is used to see the heart, kidneys, liver and blood vessels, among other organs. ...

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the bladder, which means that you can not always hold urine. It can affect anyone, but is most common in people over 50 years. Most control problems occur because the muscles that keep the bladder are too weak or too active. If they are weak, small amounts of urine to perform actions such as laughing or coughing are lost, which is known as stress incontinence. On the contrary, if they are too active, you can have an urgent need to go to the bathroom while having little urine in the bladder (urge incontinence or overactive bladder). Other causes include prostate problems and neurological damage. The treatment of urinary incontinence depends on the cause and type, but in general usually includes simple exercises, medicines and special devices. Surgery may be helpful at times. ...

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Vaginal rejuvenation is a procedure that corrects mild urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, severe vaginal dryness associated with menopause, and other aesthetic improvements in the female genitalia. Most of these treatments do not require hospital admission and can be done with a laser. · Labiaplasty of the labia majora, reduction in size. · Laser Perineoplasty · Hymenoplasty (Hymenoplasty restoration) ...

Vaginitis

Vaginitis is a vaginal inflammation, usually due to an infection. The causes may be chemical or traumatic. Chemical due to the use of some creams or aggressive soaps near the vagina or urethra. Traumatic or external causes that cause inflammation of the vagina can range from sexual intercourse without sufficient lubrication or too aggressive, or practice sports without the necessary clothing. Sometimes, symptoms may go unnoticed, but usually present an abnormally excessive secretion, burning, painful urination, intercourse discomfort and irritation in the vulva and vagina. Treatment of vaginitis may be a cream or gel which is introduced into the vagina. Anyway, even if symptoms disappear, the infection may still be dormant. ...

Yeast infections (Candidiasis)

Thrush is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, the most common is Candida albicans. It is found in small amounts in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract and skin, often without causing infection. However, the amount of Candida albicans may increase leading to a yeast infection. Most women have a yeast infection throughout their lives.   The causes of candidiasis are: -Be Taking antibiotics used to treat other types of infections. -be Pregnant. Ser obese. -Having Diabetes. - Thrush is not spread through sexual contact. But some men may have a rash on the penis after sexual contact. ...

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