The treatment plan for PCOS usually begins with lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and weight loss. Losing just 5-10% of body weight can help regulate the patient’s menstrual cycle and improve their PCOS symptoms.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Treatment
Posted in Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Treatments Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, birth control, bladder, distress, estrogen imbalances, estrogen replacement therapy, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence
Neuromodulator Therapy for Interstitial Cystitis
Neuromodulators, also called electrical nerve stimulators, use mild electrical pulses to stimulate the nerves in the lower back, alleviating pain and improving urinary function. Neuromodulators are proving helpful for Interstitial Cystitis (IC) patients who are not getting enough relief from other treatments.
Posted in Interstitial Cystitis, Medications and Prescriptions, Treatments Tagged with: ab pain, abdominal pain, anxiety, bladder, distress, fibroids, hormone replacement, hormone replacement therapy, incontinence, large fibroids, menopause, older women, pain, stomach pain, treatment, urinary incontinence, women’s health
Urinary Incontinence: What Should You Do If You Think You Have It?
How is urinary incontinence diagnosed? Medical conditions should never be self-diagnosed. If you think you have urinary incontinence, please review the symptoms and then consult a medical professional. Your medical provider will ask you about your medical Read More…
Posted in Bladder, Incontinence, overactive bladder, Resources, Treatments Tagged with: prevention, treatment, urinary incontinence
What are the bladder basics?
The fundamentals of bladder health; holding and emptying urine. Let’s talk about the fundamentals of bladder health, what it looks like to have a healthy bladder and the common bladder problems that millions of American women face. Bladder Read…
Posted in Bladder, Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Examinations, Hormones, Incontinence, overactive bladder, Pelvic Floor Muscles, Pelvic Floor Pilates, Resources, Treatments Tagged with: bladder
Endometriosis 101: What is it like to Have Endometriosis?
Part Two: What is it like to Have Endometriosis? Every month as you move through your cycle, endometrial growths (in addition to the normal endometrial cells inside your uterus) swell up with prostaglandin which can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, Read…
Hysterectomies: the Why, the What & the When
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, a muscular reproductive organ of the female body. The operation may be performed via abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy or vaginal hysterectomy. A hysterectomy Read More…
Posted in Cancer, Endometriosis, Heavy Bleeding, Hysterectomy, Incontinence, Infertility, Interstitial Cystitis, Menopause, Ovarian Cancer, Overall Women's Health, Pain/Chronic Pain, Pelvic Floor Muscles, Procedures, Resources, Side-Effects, Surgery, Symptoms, Treatments Tagged with: fibroids, large fibroids, menopause, older women
A New Study on Vaginal Atrophy
An Italian study highlights a link between a treatable condition called vaginal atrophy and a high number of women transitioning to menopause that are experiencing sexual dysfunction. Perimenopause & Sexual Function Perimenopause is a transition Read More…
Common Health Issues in Women Over 55
Women are unique. We care deeply about others and tend to put the needs of our family and children before our own. We may notice illness or disease in our lives but put it on the back-burner so that we…
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: There’s Something You Can Do About It
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is an undertreated condition characterized by low libido that causes distress and difficulty in interpersonal relationships. With a new FDA-approved treatment method, we feel confident in treating this condition Read More…
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Do you have hypoactive sexual desire disorder?
About 1 in 10 premenopausal women in the United States are affected by Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). HSDD is a sexual dysfunction characterized by a low libido or desire for sexual activity. This undertreated problem leads to distress and…
Posted in Diagnosis, Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, Uncategorized Tagged with: arousal, distress, HSDD, low libido, sex, sexual disorder