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…
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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…
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…
Decrease IC Bladder Pain at Home with a TENS Unit
Would you be interested in treating an IC flare-up at home with a TENS Unit? We have been offering this non-invasive service in our office for many years to help women decrease the pain and spasms associated with this chronic…
Gradual Return to Running After Hysterectomy
If you enjoy running or are an active runner, the thought of a hysterectomy could be terrifying. You might wonder, “How long will I be out?” “When can I start running again?” “Will I ever be able to return to my…
The [Dreaded] IC Flare-Up and How to Treat
If you suffer from Interstitial Cystitis, you know how annoying and frustrating an IC flare-up can be. Whether it lasts a few hours or a few days, that incessant urge to visit the restroom, the irritation, the pain– it’s the worst. Intensity…
Will A Hysterectomy Cure Endometriosis?
Have you ever read horror stories about women who had their “endometriosis come back” after a total hysterectomy (uterus, ovaries, and cervix removed)? These women wanted their endometriosis pain gone once and for all, so they underwent a hysterectomy hoping Read More…
The Wonders of Epsom Salt
If you have pain from Endometriosis, Interstitial Cystitis, generalized pelvic pain, lower back pain, or other sore muscles that are not even related to gynecology, try taking a warm Epsom salt bath. Epsom salt has been used for hundreds of…
Endometriosis; October 2016 Cosmopolitan Magazine
The October 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine featured an article on Endometriosis. The article features three women (Carly, Laura, and Cassidy) who went from doctor to doctor being misdiagnosed (like many of you) until ending up in the care of…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month! Help us spread the word about this disease that affects millions of women around the world by wearing yellow, speaking out, encouraging awareness, and becoming involved. On the west coast, in San Francisco, Read…