If you have tried different types of estrogen replacement therapies and are still experiencing vaginal dryness, burning, itching, painful intercourse, or urinary frequency, MonaLisa Touch Chico can help. Sometimes we encounter a patient who has tried Read More…
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Restore Vaginal Health Without Estrogen
MonaLisa Touch offers a safe, painless, non-hormonal option for women who are experiencing vaginal discomforts. When estrogen levels decline the vagina is usually the first place the side-effects show up. Vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary Read More…
What Sets MonaLisaTouch Chico Apart From the Rest?
Our newest area of service is MonaLisaTouch Chico, and we have talked a lot about it in the last few months. This wonderful service provides vaginal rejuvenation to a variety of women who experience hormonal issues affecting their vagina, who…
Not Enough Estrogen; Vaginal Atrophy and How to Fix It
Estrogen, as you know from reading my blogs, does wonderful things for a woman. It’s important for her physical and mental well-being, and it’s necessary for almost every body system. And as you know, when a woman enters menopause naturally…
Who Benefits from MonaLisa Touch Treatment?
The last few blogs have been spent talking about our newest service for women, MonaLisa Touch Chico, that increases blood flow, improves elasticity, and stimulates the vagina to heal itself, decreasing a variety of vaginal discomforts. Let’s spend Read More…
What Happens to the Ovaries during a Partial Hysterectomy?
Let’s talk a little bit about what happens to the ovaries when we take out just the uterus during a partial hysterectomy. As we know, in order for an organ in our body to function, it needs a blood supply. …
Gradual Return to Running After Hysterectomy– Part 2/2
Last week I told you that running after hysterectomy is possible. It takes time, patience, and a great deal of healing, but you can do it! However, it cannot be emphasized enough that you need to give yourself proper time…
Posted in Hysterectomy, Surgery
Gradual Return to Running After Hysterectomy
If you enjoy running or are an active runner, the thought of a hysterectomy could be terrifying. You might wonder, “How long will I be out?” “When can I start running again?” “Will I ever be able to return to my…
The “Window of Opportunity” for Starting Estrogen Therapy
The use of estrogen in menopausal and post-menopausal women continues to be a source of big debate in the scientific world. How should we go about treatment? Should we just prescribe it for a few years and then taper off? …
Changes in Weight and Fat Distribution Approaching Menopause
We oftentimes talk about the hormonal changes that come with menopause (either natural or surgically-induced such as after a hysterectomy). Women may feel imbalanced, depressed, or start experiencing anxiety. But what about physical changes? Women may Read More…
Posted in Hormones, Hysterectomy