Life After 40: You Don’t Have To Push Through Menopause SymptomsAs women approach or enter menopause, they can experience significant side effects that make life uncomfortable. However, women don’t need to view perimenopause or menopause as just a phase of life to push through. There are many treatment options to help women find relief. Bioidentical [...]
Does Menopause Cause Diabetes? While menopause doesn’t directly cause diabetes, the hormonal changes of menopause can increase the risk of developing diabetes. Women who are going through menopause and already have diabetes are also at higher risk of diabetes complications. Here are some changes to expect and ways to minimize risk during the menopause [...]
Benefits Of Birth Control Prescription birth control uses hormones to prevent pregnancy. There are some positive side effects of hormonal birth control besides avoiding an unplanned pregnancy. Women usually have less severe menstrual cramps, fewer migraine headaches related to menstrual cycles, and often experience clearer skin. All of these are related to hormonal effects [...]
Many women live with vaginal dryness without seeking help. The clear, natural lubricant produced by the vaginal lining keeps tissues moisturized and healthy. But what happens when things… dry up? Vaginal dryness can cause intercourse to be uncomfortable and vaginal tissues to become thinner and inflamed. Why the drought? A drop in estrogen is [...]
Love and Marriage How much sex is considered healthy in a relationship? The true answer is that it varies. There is no magic target for how much sex you should be having because it depends on you and your partner. What studies have shown is that sexual intercourse is good for your health and [...]
What if you could go on vacation without a pill packet? Imagine deviating from your routine without worrying about missing your medication. Preventing pregnancy doesn’t have to require a daily reminder to take a pill. The birth control shot works for up to three months and long acting reversible contraception (LARC) options can last years. [...]
An important clue to your health could only be as far as the family dinner table. Family health history can help highlight potential hereditary health risks and provide insight into patterns found in your family. By simply asking a few questions at the dinner table- you can improve your family history and arm your [...]
The cosmetic procedure to reduce or reshape your labia, labiaplasty, can be performed using two different techniques: wedge or linear trim. Before moving ahead with the surgery, it’s helpful to understand both techniques. Wedge Labiaplasty When using the wedge technique, your gynecologic surgeon removes a v-shaped section of the labia minora, then stitches the [...]
Every year you see your gynecologist for your annual Pap test, sometimes called a Pap smear. During the Pap test, your OBGYN will take a swab of your cervix in order to look for any abnormalities. If your Pap test comes back positive, it means there were abnormal cells. Your gynecologist will contact you [...]
A hysterectomy is a gynecologic surgery where your uterus, and potentially other parts of your reproductive system, is removed. If you have not responded to more conservative treatment options for painful conditions like fibroids and endometriosis, your gynecologist may recommend hysterectomy as an option. But what happens after hysterectomy? Types of Hysterectomy The after-effects [...]