Perimenopause usually begins in your 40’s but can happen earlier or later. Every woman’s experience is different. Common symptoms are: irregular periods, hot flashes, lower sex drive, breast tenderness, fatigue, and vaginal dryness. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please let your Women’s Health gynecologist know at your appointment. Click here for additional information regarding perimenopause. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
What to do when you have travel plans while expecting? The best way to get through it is to plan ahead with these easy travel tips for pregnant women. Pregnancy Travel Tip 1: Wear Comfortable Clothes The obvious first step is to make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that provide adequate room…
Most new parents experience feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, and loneliness after the arrival of a new baby. It’s a normal experience that eventually improves. As many as one in seven women have postpartum depression. This is a much more serious disorder that will not go away without treatment. The following myths will help shed light…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. There are more than 100 types of HPV; about 30 types infect the genital areas of men and women. One myth says HPV is spread only by sexual intercourse, however it can be spread by an infected partner, through vaginal, anal…
Around 18% of pregnant women experience gestational diabetes. The female body becomes more insulin resistant during pregnancy. This occurs to make more glucose available to provide nourishment to the growing baby. For most women, the pancreas will adjust production when the body requires more insulin. With gestational diabetes, the pancreas cannot keep up which causes…
Cervical ectropion, also known as cervical ectopy, occurs when the glandular cells (or soft cells) inside the cervical canal spread to the exterior of the cervix. This region normally has epithelial or hard cells. The cervix is where the vagina and uterus connect. When this condition appears, the area where the two types of cells…
The American Cancer Society reported that an estimated 13,240 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. If you or someone you love was diagnosed with cervical cancer, it’s important to know your treatment options. Below are some of the options available to patients. Cervical Cancer Surgery Cryosurgery or laser surgery may be…
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