When you have a hysterectomy your doctor will remind you that you need to avoid lifting anything during your recovery. You may be wondering what exactly “anything” means, what is considered “too much,” and when is lifting okay again? When…
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Pelvic Ultrasound– Why Do We Perform It?
A pelvic ultrasound is a simple, incredibly useful test that we can perform here in our office in conjunction with a pelvic exam. During a pelvic ultrasound a small device (that looks very similar to a wand) is inserted into…
Natural Progesterone vs. Synthetic Progestins
A healthy female body must maintain a delicate balance of estrogen and progesterone at all times. If a doctor finds that your progesterone is too low they may recommend that you take a small dose every day to help keep…
Do You Have Estrogen Imbalance (too high or low?)
Estrogen is is a necessary hormone that helps keep a woman’s body running well (men also have estrogen but in much smaller amounts). It plays a role in almost every bodily function and supports a woman’s overall health and wellness. When…
Bladder-Friendly Drinks for Summer (IC Patients)
If you have Interstitial Cystitis you know how important it is to stay hydrated and avoid certain foods and beverages that may cause irritation to your bladder. One of the first things we encourage our IC patients to do is…
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Surgery’s Effect on Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Fertility
Ovarian cysts (called ovarian endometrioma) are common in women; sometimes they cause no issues and can be left alone, other times they are highly problematic and need to be considered for removal. We know the presence of ovarian endometrioma can…
Interstitial Cystitis Featured in Health Section of U.S. News
Oftentimes the issues my patients face are “invisible”– they are difficult for ordinary doctors to diagnose and they don’t show up on tests. Many of my patients have gone from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist, trying to find resolution…
Phthalates May Disrupt Endocrine System
Today we are going to talk about a class of chemicals called phthalates (pronounced \ˈtha-ˌlāt\) (Merriam Webster Dictionary). Phthalates can be found in everything from plastics (especially the bendable, squeezable kind) and vinyl to personal Read More…
Uterine Morcellation– Part 3; Assessing Cancer Risk
Let’s continue our topic of Uterine Morcellation as it relates to cancer. We learned last week that if cancer is suspected/present we want to remove affected organs or tissue in their entirety. As a specialist and a surgeon, I avoid…
Uterine Morcellation– Part 2; Suspected or Confirmed Cancer
Last week we introduced Uterine Morcellation by providing a rough overview of what it is and why it is done. Today, we’re going to talk about Uterine Morcellation as it relates to cancer. In the presence of cancer, it is…