Last month Medscape published study results of postmenopausal women who answered questions regarding sexual activity. Researchers wanted to know what factors affected sexual enjoyment. A little more than 24,000 women (average age of 64) completed Read More…
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Mangrove Women’s Health; Expertise in Gynecology
The body is a complex place, and when something is “off” or needs attention you want to make sure you’re seeing the correct doctor to treat the problem. You wouldn’t go to a cardiologist for a broken foot, and you…
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…
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…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! The 5th Annual March for Endometriosis will take place on March 24th, 2018 in major cities such as San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C. In addition, there will be groups all over the…
Helping Women with Endometriosis, A Collaborative Effort is Needed
Despite growing popularity in the news, media, and better familiarity by doctors, Endometriosis continues to be a chronic health issue for millions of women in the United States and worldwide. Nobody used to know what it was– patients were shuffled…
The Importance of Vitamin D During the Winter Months
Reduced vitamin D levels may contribute to temporary issues like feeling sad or depressed, but long term deficiency may contribute to body aches, cardiovascular risks, or other more serious issues. As we head into the darker, colder months of winter,…
What is a Cystoscopy? Why is it an Outpatient Procedure?
A cystoscopy is a simple, useful procedure that can help us diagnose abnormalities inside the bladder like Interstitial Cystitis. By inserting a camera through the urethra and into the bladder, we can see inflammation, blockages, and get an overall Read…
The Hormonal Imbalance Behind PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that affects approximately 10 million women around the world. Although it stems from a hormonal imbalance symptoms can be difficult to pin point, especially for general practitioners and family doctors who Read More…