Today, medical advances have resulted in a wide range of health care choices that can enhance a woman’s quality of life during menopause and the decades after.
Menopause causes varying degrees of emotional, physiological, and psychological changes in the body. By helping you understand menopause and the range of treatment options available, we can help you make informed health care decisions.
Symptoms of menopause: insomnia
Menopause, hormones, insomnia, menopause, menopause featured, sleepMenopause can cause a host of symptoms for women, some of which may begin earlier than others. Early signs that you’re approaching menopause may include hot flashes and irregular periods. Your periods may become lighter or heavier than...
Vaginal atrophy: What it is and how to treat it
Menopause, MonaLisa Touch, menopause, menopause featured, MonaLisa Touch featured, perimenopause, vaginal atrophyVaginal 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 vagina. Also known as atrophic vagi...
What you need to know about hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy, hormones, menopause, menopause featured, stress, vaginal atrophyHormone 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 mor...
OB/GYN Associates of Alabama Locations
OB/GYN Associates of Alabama now has three locations across Birmingham to serve you
800 St. Vincent’s Drive North Tower,
Suite 600 Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 271-1600
7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 206
Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 271-1600
2217 Decatur Highway, Suite 200
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 271-1600