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…
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…
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…
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 is Stress and How Do I Reduce Stress?
Our society talks very generally about stress: don’t get stressed out, make sure you’re coping with stress, stress is bad for you. But what exactly do we mean? What is going on inside our bodies when stress occurs, and what…