If you have been taking Elmiron (pentosan), I recommend that you make an appointment with your eye doctor for a full exam. A recent study published in August of 2018 has linked long term Elmiron use to changes in vision. If…
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What Doctor is Best to Perform MonaLisa Touch?
Mangrove Women’s Health doctors now offer and perform MonaLisa Touch vaginal laser treatments. It’s our newest branch of service and we are excited for the ladies (and their partners!) who are reaping the benefits. But we are not the only…
MonaLisa Touch Helps Women Who Experience Painful Intercourse
Painful intercourse is exactly what it sounds like— painful! Unfortunately, it’s something that a lot of women experience for a variety of reasons. It could be due to declining estrogen levels, from an undiagnosed or misdiagnosed pelvic issue like Read…
Vaginal Dryness; Causes and Treatments
Vaginal dryness is one of the most common complaints we hear from our patients. It’s normal to not really pay much attention to the natural lubrication that occurs within the vagina, that is, until it stops, and suddenly you realize…
Could My Irregular Cycle Be PCOD?
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) affects women’s hormone levels. Women with PCOD produce higher than normal male hormones which can cause acne, unwanted hair growth on the face and body and can cause difficulty getting pregnant. Due to the complexity Read…
Posted in Hormones, Periods/Menstruation, Side-Effects, Treatments Tagged with: acne, female with higher male hormones, hormones, male hormones in female, PCOD, PCOS
MonaLisa Touch Can Help With Interstitial Cystitis
MonaLisa Touch is the newest service offered in our office, and it is great for women who have vaginal discomforts like dryness, painful intercourse, or other menopausal symptoms. However, it can also be quite beneficial for women who experience incontinence…
Is Your Vaginal Discomfort Creating a Wedge in Your Intimacy?
Vaginal discomfort is, well, uncomfortable. When you have vaginal dryness or discomfort, intercourse can be exceedingly painful, both during and afterward. If this is the case, you may have removed intercourse from your life altogether. The good news Read More…
What Are Your Health Goals for 2019?
The holidays are over and a new year is upon us. And the new year is always the most popular time for people to start thinking about those resolutions or that list of unfinished tasks from last year, or maybe…
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy the Key to Your Menopause Relief?
Hormone replacement therapy balances your estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels. Since your hormone production slows during menopause, hormone replacement therapy often helps reverse the effects. Hormone replacement therapy relieves symptoms Read More…
Posted in Anxiety, Cancer, Diagnosis, Menopause, Overall Women's Health, Painful Intercourse, Symptoms, Treatments, Uncategorized Tagged with: hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, menopause
How to Treat Vaginal Atrophy Caused by Low Estrogen
What is Vaginitis? Vaginitis is a medical term for mild-to-severe inflammation or irritation of the vagina. It can be caused by a reaction to an irritant, like the lubrication on a condom or perfumed feminine hygiene products, and can clear…