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Let’s Discuss: Does Exercise Increase Risk for Early Menopause?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Estrogen and Hashimoto’s Disease
Last week we talked a little bit about thyroid function and dysfunction. Today we are going to talk about one of the medical reasons behind a dysfunctional thyroid. Hashimoto’s diease (ofentimes just referred to as “Hashimoto’s”) is an autoimmune Read…