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…
…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…
…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…
…during your appointments. Here are ten key issues you should always discuss with your gynecologist: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: If your periods have become significantly heavier, this could be caused by…
…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…
…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…
…cycles and that her attempts to become pregnant had not been successful. Her OB/GYN diagnosed her with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and explained how PCOS can commonly lead to fertility…
…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…
…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…
…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…