Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is contemplating harming themselves, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Sadness is a normal emotion that we all experience, however, Read More…
Our YouTube videos have helped patients all around the world so we wanted to let everyone know we just posted seven brand new videos! Watch them all here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsxkM_gfT1xaBP6bRjF6LkR6Aak4u9683 Dr. Read More…
Important medical conversations, how to know what’s normal, what to expect for the first visit, and STI testing. Last week, we discussed the importance of the first gynecological visit, why the visit is important, and how to Read…
The first gynecological visit, why the visit is important, and how to choose a healthcare provider. For many parents of young women, the question of when their teen needs to start seeing a gynecologist can spark uncertainty. As…
In part one we discussed what IC is, then in part two we discussed symptoms/diagnosis, and for the final part of this blog, we will cover the treatment options for IC patients and what post-treatment looks like for these patients. …
In last week’s blog, we talked about what interstitial cystitis is, what causes it, and how the urinary system works. This week we are continuing the conversation about interstitial cystitis and we will be discussing the symptoms Read…
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder health condition that causes recurring bouts of pain and pressure in the bladder and pelvic area, often accompanied by an urgent and frequent need to urinate. Considering symptoms vary from patient Read More…
Last week we discussed diagnosing endometriosis in young women. This week we will discuss the causes and treatments of endometriosis. What causes endometriosis? The medical community doesn’t have an answer as to what causes endometriosis, Read More…
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs when tissue from the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. The tissue can spread to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer lining Read More…
Essure is a birth control device introduced in 2002 and marketed as a simple, non-surgical option for permanent female sterilization. At first, the Essure implant was proclaimed to be the permanent birth control procedure with no incisions nor anesthesia. Read…