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What Is It?  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is typically used for post-menopausal women to relieve symptoms of menopause, which may include: Hot flashes Irritability Poor sleep Decreased sex drive Vaginal dryness Hair loss Weight gain Replacing female hormones can...

Gynecology Care for Adolescents and Teens: What You Need to Know Taking care of reproductive health is an important part of overall wellness—even during the teenage years. Many people think gynecology is only for adults, but adolescents can benefit from seeing a...

Many women suffer from heavy periods. The medical term for periods with excessive flow is menorrhagia. Periods lasting for more than 7 days are also considered abnormal. There are many causes for abnormal bleeding, such as fibroid tumors, uterine polyps, overgrowth of...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common disorder in women that can result in a significant disruption to daily life. Pain can be either intermittent or constant. Finding the cause of pelvic pain can be a long, often frustrating process, leading women to seek care from many...

The birth of a baby can trigger a wealth of emotions – joy, excitement, even fear. It can also result in something you were not expecting…depression. Postpartum depression has a spectrum of presentations, ranging from “baby blues” to depression to psychosis. The...

Constipation Constipation is common in pregnancy because: Hormones relax your intestines Your growing uterus puts pressure on your digestive tract Tips to help: Drink plenty of water Eat more fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) Try fiber supplements (like...

Contraception refers to methods, medications, or devices used to prevent pregnancy. It gives you control over if and when to have children. There are many options, each with benefits, risks, and different levels of effectiveness. Below is a concise overview plus some...

For healthy women without medical complications, exercise during pregnancy is both safe and beneficial for mom and baby! Pregnancy is the perfect time to embrace healthy habits, including nutritious eating and regular physical activity. According to the American...

“You are what you eat” or so the saying goes. Carbohydrates, protein, fat. Gluten free, Paleo, Keto, Nordic. What are we eating exactly? These days it can be hard to tell. The Mediterranean diet was just ranked the best overall diet by a panel of nutritionists and...

Advances in prenatal care now allow all expecting parents to access a simple blood test that screens for certain fetal chromosomal conditions, including Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 21 (commonly known as Down syndrome). This test, called noninvasive prenatal...

We live in a world filled with “stuff”. Practically every day you hear of a new product that will change your life by providing you with X,Y,Z……..It can be hard to separate out what stuff you “need” from what you “want”, and what you’re better off without. As a...