The path to pregnancy can pose many questions. One of the most common questions is ‘what is ovulation?’ Look no further—we break down what it is and how you know when you’re ovulating. What is ovulation? Ovulation is when one or more eggs are released from one of your ovaries. When you ovulate, that egg…
Tummy troubles? Almost everybody at some time or another will experience abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is any pain or discomfort occurring between the lower chest and the groin—or as most call it—the “belly”. Your abdomen consists of lots of different organs—the stomach, liver, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, esophagus and numerous blood vessels. It’s easy to generalize…
What do I need to Know about Breast Pain? Concerned about breast pain? As much as 70% of women experience breast pain—also called mastalgia— at some point in their lives. The pain may feel mild, achy sharp or severe and may come and go. Breast pain commonly affects the upper, outer area of both breasts…
It’s no surprise that winter wreaks havoc on our delicate skin. The cold air outside and heat indoors can strip your skin of moisture causing breakouts and dryness. Because of these changes, you may have been trying to figure out you can do to get clear skin. You’ve come to the right place! Take control…
Did you know that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. suffer from heavy periods? That’s about 10 million women! It’s a delicate subject for many women to discuss, but one that’s worth talking about. If your menstrual periods are so heavy they affect your daily activities, you may have excessive menstrual bleeding. The medical…
Choosing Your Gynecologist: What You Need To Know You don’t want to trust just anyone with the most sensitive parts of your body. That is why you need to think carefully when choosing your gynecologist. Your gynecologist will help you define huge parts of your health and wellness throughout your life by: Screening you for…
What Causes Heavy Periods? The menstrual cycle isn’t the same for every woman. Do you suffer from heavy periods? Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, can be uncomfortable, but for some women they may be disabling—making it difficult to do everyday activities. If you suffer from heavy periods (also known as menorrhagia), your periods…
Are you experiencing pelvic pain or nausea? Could it be ovarian cysts? How would you know and how can you treat or prevent them? These are questions we often times get from patients, and wanted to help answer them now! Here are some of the details you need to know about ovarian cysts. Question 1: …
Progesterone is a natural female hormone known as the “pregnancy hormone”. Progesterone plays a role in maintaining pregnancy—it’s one of the hormones in our bodies that stimulates and regulates various functions. What is Progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone produced in the body that helps regulate the menstrual cycle of women. Progesterone is produced just before…
Endometriosis Facts More than 5.5 million women in America have symptoms of endometriosis. This condition is most commonly found in women in their 30’s and 40’s. Endometriosis affects women in their reproductive years, and is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain. The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown since many women may have…