Do you have a sneaking suspicion you might be going through early menopause? Perhaps you’re in your early forties and already your cycle is scant, irregular, or even non-existent. When this happens, it’s possible that menopause is near. Menopause can…
Vaginal atrophy — ever heard of it? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, you might even have it and not be aware of the issue. Vaginal atrophy is just as it sounds — a deterioration of cells in the…
Prior to Your OB/GYN Surgery Smoking If you smoke, you should stop before your operation. Any period of nonsmoking helps, but to get the most benefit, you should quit at least two weeks before surgery. Quitting or cutting down on…
Breast health is essential for all women. And preventing the dreaded female disease known as breast cancer is something we all want to do. So, what’s the best way to ensure we’re in touch with our breasts and the health…
Endometriosis: It's a big word to swallow. And, it sounds painful. The truth is — it is. This female disorder happens when tissue that naturally grows inside the uterus, lining its walls, ends up growing on the outside of the uterus. In extreme…
Hormone replacement therapy is a subject not without controversy. Tinkering with hormones is a tricky thing. Hormones affect so much — your quality of sleep, libido (or lack thereof), stress response, emotional well-being, and much more. So, we want to…
Menopause. The word can conjure up tears just thinking about it! But menopause is a very real thing that all women deal with once they reach a certain age. It manifests itself in different ways for each woman, and it…
