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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Preparing Your Daughter for College Health Care
This might seem like kind of an odd blog, but I think it could be helpful. I’d like to take a moment to talk about preparing your daughter for continued OB/GYN care when she is away at college and doesn’t…
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…
Medication Tips from Dr. Davis; Transdermal Estrogen Patches
Today let’s talk about the estrogen patche and some tips for successful use. This small patch (smaller than a band-aid usually) stays in place for a few days and then is changed twice a week delivering a constant supply of estrogen.…
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…
Measuring your Urine Output to Help Diagnose Bladder Issues
A record of your symptoms can be one of the most useful tools in diagnosing and treating bladder issues. When it comes to bladder issues, it can be challenging to say whether or not you are voiding “normal” or “abnormal”…
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Having Children Later in Life, Longevity, and Telomere Length
A recent study has suggested that having children later in life has been linked to female longevity. More specifically, the ability to have children later in life has been linked to longer telomeres and may be a marker for healthy…
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Uterine Morcellation Part 1; Overview
We are going to spend the next couple of blogs talking about Uterine Morcellation. This is an important topic, especially if you are considering any gynecological-related “removal” surgery like fibroid removal or hysterectomy. What is Uterine Morcellation? Uterine Read More…
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…
New Patients: Check out our Dr. Davis Videos!
A few years ago we created a YouTube page and added a variety of informational videos to it. These Dr. Davis videos are great resources for anyone looking for more information or better understanding of the many conditions we treat including…