The environment around us can have a powerful effect on our ability to function. Some women experience irritability, sadness, and a lack of energy during the winter months. In extreme cases, some suffer from Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). What … [Read more...] about The Winter Blues – What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
5 Postpartum Depression Myths
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 … [Read more...] about 5 Postpartum Depression Myths
Is It Easier or More Difficult to Conceive in the Winter?
When most people think about birth and renewal, they usually think about spring with its flowers and new baby animals. While that sounds charming, it’s actually winter that is the best time to try to conceive. Excessive Heat Affects Sperm … [Read more...] about Is It Easier or More Difficult to Conceive in the Winter?
Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk
There is no way to ensure that you will never develop breast cancer. Some risk factors, like family history, cannot be changed. However, you can manage risk and give yourself the best chance at remaining cancer-free through the following health and … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk
What is a Myomectomy? Removing Fibroids from the Uterus
Fibroids are growths that appear in the uterus. They are round in shape and almost always non-cancerous. They can be as small as a pea or as large as a melon. They are sometimes referred to as myomas or leiomyomas. A myomectomy is a surgical … [Read more...] about What is a Myomectomy? Removing Fibroids from the Uterus
Happy 2019!
Women’s Health and Menopause Center would like to extend our well wishes for the New Year. We express our gratitude to our dedicated staff who allow us to provide excellent care to our community. We would also like to say thank you to our patients … [Read more...] about Happy 2019!