The American Heart Association has said that a decline in estrogen due to the onset of menopause may contribute to the presence of heart disease. Entitled, “Menopause and Heart Disease,” published in 2015 and updated just a couple of months ago,…
Specialty Gynecology Services
(530) 345-0064 Ext 281
Blog Archives
Your Periods– Are they Normal or Abnormal?
Young women are told when they start having their period it will come with cramping and pain. So when a young woman starts her menstrual cycles and experiences pain she doesn’t think that she is having abnormal periods. Even if she…
Trends in Contraception from 2002 – 2013– IUDs on the Rise
Birth control is wonderful tool for those looking to avoid pregnancy. And with so many options there’s pretty much something for everyone. The CDC has been tracking the popularity of different birth control options from 2002 – 2013 by interviewing…
Posted in Birth Control, Endometriosis
So Many Birth Control Pills– How To Choose
Birth control pills are so common that almost every woman you know has been on them at some point. It is incredibly easy to get prescribed these pills and many health insurance plans completely cover the cost. But not all…
Posted in Birth Control, Endometriosis
The Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Approximately 30% of ladies with Endometriosis will also experience infertility– that being said, Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility among women. But why does Endometriosis create this problem? How do the endometrial implants Read More…
Posted in Adhesions, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Endometriosis, Hormones, Infertility, Symptoms, Treatments
What Causes Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial Cystitis, like many of the conditions we treat in our office, is a complex condition. We know that approximately 70% of women with Endometriosis also have this painful bladder issue and that it rarely goes away on its own. …
Exercise May Reduce/Prevent Postpartum Depression
Last week we talked about how small amounts of safe, natural estrogen may be the key to preventing postpartum depression (or reducing the severity of symptoms if prevention was not possible). Today we are going to talk about the effects…
Estrogen’s Role in Postpartum Depression
Depression is a common, complex problem with no easy solutions– and women seem to be more likely to suffer than men. When it comes to postpartum depression, one out of seven child-bearing women will experience this type of depression. Postpartum…
IUD Patients– Make Sure to Schedule Your Annual Exam!
IUD stands for Intrauterine Device– it is a small T-shaped device that is gently inserted into the uterus. There are two major types of IUDs– hormonal and copper. The copper IUD can be left in place for up to 10…
Posted in Birth Control, Endometriosis, Hormones, Periods/Menstruation, Procedures, Side-Effects, Symptoms
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS, PCOD) Symptoms & Treatment
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (also commonly called Polycystic Ovarian Diasease, abbreviated as PCOS or PCOD) encompasses a wide spectrum of symptoms. Just like Endometriosis or Interstitial Cystitis, women who are affected by this disease can suffer Read More…