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Vaginal Atrophy
Among other post-menopausal symptoms, some women may experience vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy refers to the thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls and is a result of a drop in estrogen levels. Doctors may refer to vaginal atrophy as genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM. Women experiencing vaginal atrophy or GSM may deal with…
Technology Increases Services
Like most activities of the 21st Century, medical records are now electronic at Women’s Health and Menopause Center, with added services coming soon. Patients will now see a menu item on the left side of our website called Patient Portal. Clicking on the Patient Portal offers the opportunity to create your secure online confidential patient…
Talking with Kids about Intimacy
Many parents find it uncomfortable to talk with their kids about intimacy, or fear that talking about it may encourage their children to try it. Studies have shown that teens whose parents talk with them about what goes on behind the bedroom door behave in a more responsible way about this aspect of life. “Parents…
Estrogen Therapy for Treating Menopause Symptoms
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…

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How to Protect Yourself from Ovarian Cancer
Fourteen thousand women die each year from ovarian cancer. Forty-seven percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a five-year survival rate. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer often go undiagnosed. Ovarian cancer is usually caught late, which leads to lower chances of survival. This leads to higher chances for medical complications. Oral Contraceptives The use…
