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What is Endometriosis? One common condition that affects women’s health is endometriosis. One in ten women in the United States suffer from endometriosis, a gynecological condition characterized by excess tissue growth outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis develop tissue that mimics uterine tissue outside the uterus and on the reproductive organs inside the abdomen or…
Pregnancy can impose a significant strain on your body as you cater to the needs of both yourself and your growing baby. Unfortunately, the stress of pregnancy makes you vulnerable to conditions such as gestational diabetes. This condition can be a severe health issue if not taken care of properly. Fortunately, with the care and…
Multiple pregnancies, especially being pregnant with twins, are on the rise thanks to the increased use of fertility treatments and women having children at later ages. Although it is impossible to know for sure whether you are carrying twins or multiples until you have an ultrasound, there are certain symptoms that could indicate you are…
Endometriosis is a condition whereby endometrial tissue, which lines your uterus, starts to grow somewhere else in your body. This can happen virtually anywhere in the body, but it usually affects the pelvic organs. This condition often causes pain and irritation, especially during menstrual periods. A woman may experience mild symptoms and still be developing…
Once reaching menopause, a lot of women experience changes in their vaginal health. One of the most common issues is vaginal atrophy. Because of a decrease in estrogen during menopause, women can face a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, there is a treatment available that can help diminish the symptoms of vaginal atrophy – MonaLisa…
A hysterectomy is defined as the removal of a woman’s uterus via surgery. There are many reasons why uterus removal becomes necessary such as the presence of uterine fibroids, which cause pain and bleeding or uterine prolapse, which causes the uterus to slide into the vaginal canal. Endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, or ovarian cancer that…
Like menstruation, menopause is a normal part of aging all women will experience at some time in their lives. Each women experiences menopause differently; for some the process is smooth, with little need for medical supervision outside of regularly scheduled visits with their gynecologist. For others, menopause can cause any myriad symptoms that affect her…
Every woman goes to the gynecologist for one or two reasons: (1) to get their annual Pap smear test to check for cervical cancer, and (2) to get medical care for a future, current, or past pregnancy. Sometimes a visit to the gynecologist is followed by a recommendation for surgery or further gynecological procedures. If…
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the life or health of either the mother or the unborn baby. It requires more specialized care than a non-high-risk pregnancy. There are many factors that can denote a pregnancy as high-risk, such as the mother’s age, diabetes, being overweight or obese, or carrying twins or multiple fetuses….
For a female who has already started her menstrual cycle, she will at some point begin to see a gynecologist, or OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist). This is the type of doctor who specializes in women’s reproductive organs, cycles, and related health issues, and this physician will treat a woman from her teen years through menopause and beyond….
