Menopause is a natural process that usually occurs in a woman’s late forties or fifties. During this time her body’s estrogen levels decrease and she is likely to develop symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, weight…
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Let’s Discuss: FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
Just a few days ago the FDA approved the first ever treatment for postpartum depression called brexanolone. Postpartum depression is a serious, complex problem that can last days, weeks, months, or even years, and it affects 1 out of 9…
MonaLisa Touch Chico Can Help Restore Sexuality After Cancer
There are many women right here in our community who could benefit from MonaLisa Touch treatments. Today I want to focus on the women who have battled cancer, have gone through cancer treatments/surgeries/chemotherapy, and have found their sexuality Read More…
Dietary Supplements; They’re Not Regulated by the FDA
Dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals are generally considered safe to take as long as you don’t exceed the recommended dose– you are not likely to hurt yourself taking things like vitamin D or magnesium. However, if you take herbal…
Posted in Side-Effects, Vitamins
Mangrove Women’s Health: New Walk-In Clinic M-F 9am-Noon
Routine visits like pap smears and annual appointments can be planned in advance. But life is uncertain and sometimes you need to see your OB/GYN but can’t wait weeks for an available appointment. And who has time to wait three…
Long Term Elmiron Patients: Please Visit Your Eye Doctor
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…
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