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Urinary Incontinence and Detrusor Instability
The detrusor muscle is used to contract the bladder for urination. Detrusor instability, also known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome, happens when this muscle doesn’t function properly. Involuntary contractions occur for no reason, which can cause urinary incontinence. Detrusor Instability Causes The cause of detrusor instability is not known. It seems to affect more women than…
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Coping with Painful Periods
Dysmenorrhea is another way to describe the pain felt during menstruation. It is divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Common menstrual cramps fall into the primary group. They are recurrent, usually last a day or two before bleeding starts, and are not the result of a disease. Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain that is felt…
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7 Breast Cancer Detection Tips That Could Save Your Life
Around one in eight women in the United States will have to deal with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. The National Cancer Institute reported that breast cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths among women between the ages of 15 and 54. What can you do to protect yourself…
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Women’s Health Top Docs
Women’s Health and Menopause Center is proud to announce that two of its doctors were nominated as ‘Top Docs’ in the Gynecology and Obstetrics category of HOUR Detroit Magazine for 2018. Each year, local physicians are provided an opportunity to select doctors they consider to be the “top doctors” in their field. Physicians with the…
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Dr. Shiri Gordinier on Jackie & Co.!
We are so excited for our own Dr. Gordinier who was featured on Jackie & Co.’s webcast on September 17th interviewed about her OB/GYN expertise focusing on many issues including teenagers and young women; when to visit a gynecologist, birth control, and pregnancy to senior citizens and STD’s. Listen to Jackie & Co. – Episode…
