Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Menopause
When can I expect to go through menopause? The definition of menopause is the spontaneous cessation of menstrual periods for one year. The average age of menopause is about 52 but can occur anytime from age 40 on and some women don’t stop having periods until their late 50’s. Furthermore, the perimenopausal symptoms can occur five to ten years before actual menopause. Also, menopause can occur at any age if the ovaries are surgically removed for a variety of medical reasons. Menopause is a “natural” part of aging, so no big deal, right? For a few lucky women, that is correct....
Read MoreHysterectomy Options
Hysterectomy has been an option for treatment of a variety of women’s health problems for nearly 100 years. Traditional surgery was performed through a 4-6 inch abdominal incision with removal of the uterus, cervix and possibly the ovaries; a complete and total hysterectomy. The recuperation time for this procedure is generally six weeks, which would include 2-3 days of hospitalization following the procedure, significant restriction of activities including driving, stair climbing, lifting and care of the abdominal incision. Recent technology now allows the procedure to be done...
Read MoreForgettable Contraception: The Mirena IUD (intrauterine device)
The Mirena is a levonorgestrel (progestin)-releasing intrauterine system, which is an estrogen-free device that delivers small amounts of hormone directly into the uterus. As a result, the hormone level is almost undetectable in the bloodstream as it is concentrated right in the uterus to help protect against pregnancy. The Mirena provides lower and more balanced hormones than the pill. The Mirena, made of soft flexible plastic, is inserted into the uterus during an office visit. It is good for five years, is 99.9% successful in preventing pregnancy and is easily removed when you...
Read MoreHPV Cervical Cancer Vaccine
The information in the media is true! Studies have shown that certain types of cervical cancer are caused by a virus and now a vaccine has been developed to protect against the virus. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) family has nearly 100 individually separate viral types, each one identified by a number. Thirty of the types can have an effect on the female genital area, including the vaginal opening, vaginal walls and cervix. Approximately 15 of the 30 HPV types are called “high risk” and have the potential to cause female genital cancers. World wide, cervical cancer is the second...
Read MoreMenopause, Choices for good living
Menopause is a natural, gradual process that every woman goes through, although the degree of symptoms may vary from woman to woman. Throughout a woman’s life, her ovaries produce different hormones to help keep her body healthy and strong. Two important hormone types produced by her body are estrogen and progestin. Theses hormones have a powerful influence in a woman’s overall health, bone strength, and reproduction. Both of these hormones also play an important role in her physical and emotional well-being. As a woman enters menopause, her ovaries stop producing estrogen and progestin....
Read MoreHPV & Cervical Cancer, Cause & Prevention
The cause for cervical cancer and pre-cancer, also called dysplasia, had been sought for decades, but it is now known that Human Papilloma Virus, (HPV), a family of skin affecting viruses, is the cause. The HPV is transmitted through sexual intercourse. Following exposure (through intercourse) to these viruses, the surface cells of the vulva, vaginal walls and cervix can react in several ways. Skin tag-like growths called papillomas may develop. These are also called venereal warts. Or, the HPV may be “stored” in the genital cells and not show its effect until many years later. The last...
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