In part two, we discussed the potential causes and symptoms of PCOS. This week, we will discuss the impact and diagnosis process of PCOS. How PCOS Impacts the Body Elevated androgen levels can affect fertility and other aspects of a…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Impact & Diagnosis
Posted in Diagnosis, Polycystic Ovarian Disease Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, birth control, bladder, distress, estrogen imbalances, estrogen replacement therapy, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence
Vaginal Prolapse: Overview of the Sources, Signs & Symptoms
What is vaginal prolapse? Vaginal prolapse is when the vagina drops from its typical location in the body. The vagina is the tunnel that connects the uterus to the outside of a woman’s body and it is called the…
Posted in Bladder, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Examinations, Hysterectomy, Incontinence, Overall Women's Health, Vaginal Prolapse Tagged with: anxiety, bladder, distress, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, treatment, urinary incontinence, women's health
What’s the Difference Between an Obstetrician and Gynecologist?
The term OB-GYN encompasses two different medical fields, obstetrics, and gynecology, which both focus on women’s health. What are the differences between gynecologists (GYNs) and obstetricians (OBs)? ● Obstetricians are involved with care Read More…
Posted in Business Practices, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Overall Women's Health, Procedures, Resources, Surgery Tagged with: anxiety, bladder, comparison, distress, fibroids, Gynecologist, hormone replacement, menopause, ob-gyn, Obstetrician, specialist, women's health
Dr. Davis Book Recommendation: “Better” by Atul Gawande
This week we’re doing something a little different with a book recommendation from Dr. Davis: Everyone has flaws, everyone faces challenges beyond their control but even though we’re only human, many people still strive to get as close as they…
Posted in Diagnosis, Examinations, Overall Women's Health, Resources, Surgery Tagged with: book review, doctor patient relationship, kindness
Urinary Incontinence: Let’s Talk About What Urinary Incontinence Is
Let’s Talk About What Urinary Incontinence Is Urinary incontinence, also called overactive bladder, is defined as the depletion of bladder control. Incontinence is not a disease, it’s a symptom of many different types of conditions that affect the Read More…
Posted in Bladder, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Incontinence, overactive bladder, Overall Women's Health, Pelvic Floor Muscles, Symptoms Tagged with: bladder, incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary, women's health
What are the bladder basics?
The fundamentals of bladder health; holding and emptying urine. Let’s talk about the fundamentals of bladder health, what it looks like to have a healthy bladder and the common bladder problems that millions of American women face. Bladder Read…
Posted in Bladder, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Examinations, Hormones, Incontinence, overactive bladder, Pelvic Floor Muscles, Pelvic Floor Pilates, Resources, Treatments Tagged with: bladder
Endometriosis 101: What is it like to Have Endometriosis?
Part Two: What is it like to Have Endometriosis? Every month as you move through your cycle, endometrial growths (in addition to the normal endometrial cells inside your uterus) swell up with prostaglandin which can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, Read…
Endometriosis 101: What is Endometriosis?
Part One: What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when cells from the endometrial lining of your uterus are found in places they do not naturally occur and this causes inflammation. Oftentimes endometriosis growths attach to organs outside of the Read More…
Depression in Women Over 40
An often-overlooked factor of aging is increased anxiety and depression. As we age, significant life changes can cause uneasiness, stress, and sadness. Death of loved ones, retirement, becoming empty nesters, or serious injury can add immense stress Read More…
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Symptoms Tagged with: anxiety, depression, older women, treatment
Don’t Hesitate to Schedule Your Regular Health Exams
When you come in for regular exams, we are looking for anything abnormal based on your personal history. If we don’t find anything, you get to walk out of our office as happy and healthy as when you walked in.…