Could it be Perimenopause?
…of estrogen and progesterone rise and fall, and many of the other symptoms are a result of decreasing estrogen. Other symptoms of perimenopause include menstrual irregularity, sleep problems such as…
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Menopause and Depression
…they themselves suffered from depression, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or postpartum depression Have undergone surgical menopause (oophorectomy) or a hysterectomy Feel devalued or non-essential due to their…
What to Know About Laparoscopic Surgery
…Cramps similar to menstrual cramps Discharge like a light menstrual flow for up to 7 days Aching in your neck and shoulders from the gas put in your abdomen. Swelling…
Ovarian Cysts
…travels down the fallopian tubes to potentially be fertilized. This cycle of egg release is called ovulation. Sometimes, the ovaries develop cysts, fluid-filled sacs that are particularly common during a…
Two Babies in Two Years
…Health. She explained that she had 90-day cycles and that her attempts to become pregnant had not been successful. Dr. Gandhi diagnosed her with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and explained…
Perimenopause – A Real Woman’s Story
…follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). In perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels fall and FSH levels rise, determining whether the body is either entering or has entered these life cycles. Though Jim…
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Is Post Pregnancy Exercise a Baby Fat Eraser?
…a never-ending cycle of harmful weight loss that doesn’t last. There is hope, however. A healthy combination of nutrition and exercise can get you back to pre-baby weight in a…
The Art of the Circumcision
…pretty good. But Paul was the best. A year ago, Paul was tragically killed in a bicycle accident. I think of him every time I do a circumcision. Sometimes I…
Medical Weight Loss
…loss and break the cycle of harmful yo-yo diets. Weight loss is a personal thing. Each person has their own reasons “WHY”, but the health benefits are universal: Lowers the…
