Menopause

2015-03-24Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. Menopause is a natural b… Read more »

Contraception

2015-03-24What are the different types of contraception? Not all contraceptive methods are appropriate for all situations, and the most appropriate method of birth control depends on a woman’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, … Read more »

Osteoporosis

2015-03-24Over 25 million women in the United States have osteoporosis, a silent but very serious condition that strikes at least one in four women menopause. Osteoporosis is a slow, indolent process that is without symptoms when it’s too late … Read more »

Depression

2015-03-24Depression is not “one size fits all,” particularly when it comes to the genders. Not only are women more prone to it than men, but the causes of female depression and even the pattern of symptoms are often different. Many facto… Read more »

Heavy Pelvic Bleeding

2015-03-24Irregular menstrual bleeding and heavy pelvic bleeding comes in many forms, and varies from woman to woman. You may experience spotting, mid-cycle bleeding or very heavy bleeding. The time between your periods may lengthen, shorten or becom… Read more »

Weight Management

2015-03-24Some days, it feels like you can’t make it to the gym for 20 minutes, let alone a full hour. Don’t sweat it: Weight management in even very short bouts of higher-intensity physical activity—we’re talking brisk walkin… Read more »

Minimally Invasive Surgery

2015-03-24Benefits of Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Issues has a number of benefits over traditional gynecologic procedures, including but not limited to: A lower risk of surgical and post-surgical complications – While m… Read more »

Genetic Cancer Screening (BRCA)

2015-03-24Genetic Cancer Screening (BRCA) The BRCA gene test is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 and BRCA2. Women who have inherited … Read more »

Pelvic Pain

2015-03-24What is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is a common complaint among women. Its nature and intensity may fluctuate, and its cause is often obscure. In some cases, no disease is evident. Pelvic pain can be categorized as either acute, meaning the pa… Read more »

Annual Exams

2015-03-24Well woman annual exams are the foundation for wellness, health promotion and disease identification and management throughout your life. It is no secret that healthy living and early detection of disease increases not only your length of l… Read more »