Pregnancy Sleep: Are You Getting Enough ZZZs?
…most of your pregnancy sleep cycles, avoid caffeine after lunchtime, curb your liquid intake after dinner (to keep you from those frequent bathroom breaks), and make sure you’re getting plenty…
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Early Labor Signs
…at least an hour. Lower Back Pain Some women experience lower back pain during early labor. The pain may feel like menstrual cramps or a dull ache and may come…
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…
Modern Advances in Treating Endometriosis
…older GnRH agonists. Progestin-only therapies, including intrauterine devices (IUDs) like Mirena, also offer long-term pain control and menstrual suppression with minimal systemic impact. 3. Targeted Pain Management: Pain is the…
Can Endometriosis Be Genetic?
…do. Recognizing Symptoms: Could It Run in Your Family? Endometriosis symptoms can vary widely, but they often overlap within families due to shared genetics. Common signs include: Severe menstrual cramps…
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…
