As a Global Advocate for the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign, I’m excited to share a fun opportunity for you to learn about the issues that Girl Up focuses on and the programs they support in Africa. Earlier this week on The Doctors, I announced a special challenge: do you want to travel to Africa with me?As you all know, giving women and girls the resources they need to be healthy and knowledgeable about...

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Dr. Lisa visits The Wendy Williams Show to dish on women's health. Watch the clip!

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OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson graces the cover of the Spring 2010 issue of Sprit of Women. Spririt Health is a coalition of hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education, and community outreach. Spirit of Women honors OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson's international efforts to further women's healthcare. In 2005, Dr. Lisa Masterson founded Maternal Fetal Care International  to bring volunteer physicians and medical...

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I had an awesome time with the OC Roller Derby girls! It was really fun to go roller skating again. I felt like a kid again and the girls were so nice. It was a great workout, but it just felt like I was having fun. Check out the show to see us in action! The benefits of sports for girls are HUGE!!! Playing sports builds self confidence, self-esteem, coordination, comfort with one's body and...

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Hello everyone, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times -- pregnant women need to get the flu vaccination. This includes the H1N1 (formerly called the swine flu) vaccination. I just received an e-mail from the president of ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) regarding the importance of women getting the H1N1 vaccine, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Here's to living well,Dr. Lisa MastersonFrom the Office...

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Preeclampsia complicates 5 – 7 percent of all pregnancies. The classic triad includes hypertension, proteinuria (protein in the urine), and edema (swelling). Preeclampsia occurs frequently among young, first-pregnancy mothers. The risk is also significantly higher among the daughters of women who have had preeclampsia. Preclampsia can affect multiple organs and can cause headaches, visual changes and abdominal pain. Treatment for preeclampsia differs and depends on severity, associated conditions of the mother, and how far along...

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I would like to take this opportunity to stress that pregnant women should get the flu and H1N1 vaccine. Why? Because pregnant women are at a greater risk to become sicker from the flu than the rest of the population. They are also more likely to be hospitalized and are at a greater risk of death. Pregnant women should also receive prophlactic antiviral treatment after exposure to the flu virus. In addition, they should seek...

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Hello everyone,I am trying to spend quality time with my son before he goes to college next week. I’m so proud of him!         We just got back from a surf weekend in La Jolla.  We have been surfing together since he was about 10 years old. It is a great bonding sport for us, but also a great sport for women. Not only is surfing a great way to increase upper...

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I just got back from a wonderful trip to Paris. The city was full of excitement about the Tour de France, which they also called the Tour de Force. One of the wonderful things to watch, besides the great bodies on the bike riders, is the dedication of the cyclists and knowing how hard they have trained to get into such great physical condition. Lance Armstrong is such an inspiration to all of us because...

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      Going on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an honor, a treat and a heck of a lot of fun!  I am genuinely a fan of his. I watch the show/ Tivo it regularly. I love his frank humor. Just like our show, he is genuine and nothing is off limits. He makes you feel comfortable and you can really have fun.I worry more about what I am going to...

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My patients often ask, “Can I have sex during my pregnancy?” I tell them that not only is it usually safe, but it’s also healthy! Sex during pregnancy promotes a feeling of well-being, a positive self-body image and it strengthens the relationship bond with your mate. You need to continue to be a couple, as well as grow into a family.Always consult your doctor, as there are conditions in certain pregnancies where sex is contraindicated,...

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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends an amniocentesis test for pregnant women who are 35 and older because the risk of having a baby with a genetic disorder significantly increases at that age. An amniocentesis is a surgical procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac in the uterus of a pregnant woman by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall. It is often performed to diagnose...

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On Thursday’s show, we discussed getting your body ready for baby. One checklist item discussed was the potentially harmful effects of handling cat litter. This is because cats can excrete toxoplasma gondii through their urine and feces, which causes a disease called toxoplasmosis. A baby with toxoplasmosis can be born with birth defects. On the show, I cautioned a guest about her three cats. I would like to clarify that I do not believe pregnant...

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