If you’re a little unclear about perimenopause and how long it lasts, you’re not alone. Far fewer people talk about perimenopause than menopause, so you’re sure to have questions. What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is a period of transition between when normal periods stop and menopause begins. During this time, you will probably notice changes in …
Pregnancy is often referred to as a magical time in a woman’s life. This may be true but, let’s be honest, there are also a few changes that come along unexpectedly. If you are beginning your family planning stage of life, we invite you to schedule a visit with one of our friendly and experienced …
Many women spend a good portion of their lives worried about portions. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Stay fit so you can stay healthy and confident in your appearance. The messages that swirl around a woman’s body have become more mixed over time, which can only add to confusion and feelings of overwhelm. This can …
The ovaries are integral to the female reproductive system. It is here where the eggs are produced. Additionally, the ovaries make progesterone and estrogen. When functioning as they should, the ovaries don’t get much attention. We pay attention to them when they cause unnerving symptoms. Often, symptoms are the result of ovarian cysts, fluid-filled sacs …
Women are constantly bombarded with ideas about what it means to be healthy and how to reach that state of optimal health. We see influencers on social media promoting the latest and greatest, which can change from one season to the next. All the options for products that supposedly decrease weight, help manage stress, boost …
Bringing a new baby into the family is bringing new life to an existing dynamic. The results of this kind of shift are paramount, regardless of how many children you already have. According to research, even happy life events are stressful. As a result, new moms might struggle unnecessarily. The Baby Blues may be influenced …
We’re led to believe that new motherhood is one of the most joyous and thrilling experiences a woman will have. New motherhood can be these things. It can also be draining and overwhelming. If you . . . Feel exhausted most of the time yet have trouble sleeping; Don’t have your normal appetite; Cry more …
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Painful intercourse, chronic pelvic pain, unusual vaginal bleeding or heavy periods, painful bowel movement, and urinary problems are more than frustrating. They could be signs of endometriosis, the condition in which tissue that is similar to the endometrial lining of the uterus grows in another area. Usually, the abnormal tissue grows elsewhere in the pelvic …
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Menstruation is a widely varied experience. Some women have no cramping or PMS, some have mild symptoms, and some have severe issues related to their periods. Endometriosis is no different. And because women may have vastly different symptoms, it is a condition that can be difficult to understand and diagnose. Could it be possible that …
Every mother-to-be deserves to feel the fullness of her excitement. Hearing that the pregnancy may be high-risk can diminish that. We want to discuss this issue with you here. What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? A high-risk pregnancy can occur anytime; the first pregnancy, second, or fifth. The term does not indicate that a mother is …
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