Happy Halloween in 2017

Women’s Health and Menopause Center wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween!
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Women’s Health and Menopause Center wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween!
#WomensHealthandMenopauseCenter #Halloween2017

We have access to far more medical technology today than our mothers or grandmothers. This provides us a better opportunity to identify risk factors and problems early. One key method we use to do this is genetic testing. Many of our patients wonder if they should have genetic testing before they conceive. What Is Genetic…

Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, and the sweet taste of freedom. Happy Independence Day from Women’s Health and Menopause Center! 🗽❤️

The average age of menopause is 51, but the process can start as early as 40 or as late as 60. For some women, menopause is accompanied by bothersome hot flashes and night sweats, while others have no symptoms at all. Regardless of your experience, there are certain health risks that come with menopause. Keep…
A couple of decades ago, many women would turn to hormones to treat the common symptoms of menopause. It seemed so simple until a 2002 study conducted by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) revealed something concerning. The study focused on the long-term effects of estrogen therapy and came back with some troubling results. They found…

People who are not familiar with depression often associate it with a general sadness. They think of it as a feeling that is experienced due to external influences, like the loss of a loved one. The reality is that many people experience depression for internal reasons – specifically hormones. Hormones are substances found in our…

Understanding Preterm Labor Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions begin before 37 weeks of pregnancy and cause changes to the cervix. Early recognition is critical. The sooner preterm labor is identified, the more options your provider may have to slow or stop it. While some discomfort is normal during pregnancy, certain symptoms should never be…