Lesser Known Menopause Symptoms
…become drier, thinner, less elastic, irritated and itchy. Sex and stimulation may become painful, lowering arousal and libido. Complete menstrual cessation: After a full year of missed periods, ovaries reduce…
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Great Sex After Menopause?
Yes, it’s possible to have great sex after menopause! One of the most common complaints among menopausal women is a low sex drive, so if this is you, you are…
I’m Pregnant: Are My Cramps Normal?
…the uterus undergoes significant changes to accommodate the growing fetus. This type of cramping is often mild and feels similar to menstrual cramps. It is typically accompanied by other signs…
A Disappointing Tumor
…from this tumor. Pain was the reason she had first come to my office. Her family practitioner had been treating her “menstrual pain” with stronger and stronger medications. She had…
What to Expect: The First Trimester
…The average pregnancy lasts 280 days or 40 weeks, calculated from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period. The first trimester covers week 1 to 12. As soon…
Menopause & Hormone Therapy
Menopause & Hormone Therapy Menopause & Hormone Therapy Changes in a woman’s reproductive hormones, beginning as early as her twenties, can cause disruptive symptoms. Common complaints include irritability, hot flashes,…
Bleeding During Pregnancy
…menstrual cramps) Tissue passing from the vagina. Is treatment needed after a miscarriage? Sometimes tissue will remain in the uterus, and bleeding will continue. Sometimes more than one treatment option…
Can I Get Pregnant if I Have Uterine Fibroids?
…the reproductive tract. Infertility-Related Symptoms: The symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and discomfort during intercourse, can have a significant impact on a woman’s sexual and reproductive health….
PID
…Abnormal menstrual bleeding Painful urination Fever and chills Nausea and vomiting Painful sexual intercourse. Having one of these symptoms does not mean you have PID. It could be a sign…
