Hot flashes that disrupt your sleep. Mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere. Skin that feels drier and thinner by the week. If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing these changes, you might be wondering: Is hormone therapy for menopause the right next step? Our team at Huey & Weprin OB/GYN […]
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Though you may eat well, exercise frequently, and live a holistically healthy lifestyle, sometimes bodily pain is unavoidable. This is especially true with pelvic pain in women, which is often chronic and challenging to diagnose and resolve. And this isn’t an uncommon issue either. It’s estimated that fifteen to twenty percent of women experience some
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Women know it will happen someday, the dreaded M-word. It’s not that there is a sense of fear about menopause itself. It’s that the transition from perimenopause to menopause comes with some well-known symptoms. We’ll be transparent, perimenopause may also come with some symptoms that you didn’t expect. The good news is that there are
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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
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During the course of a menstrual cycle, the level of bleeding will change throughout the cycle. At the beginning and end of the cycle, most women have light bleeding, while the days between might be heavier. However, when the bleeding is abnormally heavy or lasts longer than your normal cycle, it may be menorrhagia, also
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Essure implants are a very effective form of birth control, but they can sometimes cause symptoms such as pain. As a result, some women who have had the Essure procedure would like to have the implants removed. What are the chances of getting pregnant after Essure? It takes anywhere from three to six months after
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While you’re pregnant, you want to ensure your baby is born safe and healthy. That includes seeing your obstetrician regularly, watching your diet, getting exercise, and making sure any medication you take is safe for your baby. Which Cold Medicines Are Safe to Take While Pregnant? Doctors have studied many different cold remedies that are
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Pregnancy is a time of great joy, but it can also bring many concerns, especially if your pregnancy is a high risk one. What Percentage of Pregnancies Are High Risk? About 20 to 30% of pregnancies are categorized as high risk. As a result, you’ll require some extra care and monitoring during your pregnancy. What
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If you’d like to have a baby, it can sometimes seem as though there’s never a perfect time. When you’re younger, you may be committed to establishing yourself in your career or not emotionally or financially ready for a child. But if you wait beyond a certain point, it can become more difficult to get
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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is present when your blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg. Hypertension can especially become a serious concern if you’re pregnant, and it requires close monitoring. What Causes High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy? Certain risk factors can contribute to the development of hypertension during pregnancy
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