Blame it on your hypothalamus. This is the part of your brain that controls your period, and it’s highly sensitive. It’s so sensitive in fact, that external factors such as exercise or sleep can cause it to fluctuate the number of hormones it sends throughout your body. And pandemic-related stress? It can definitely affect the hypothalamus—and…
For millions of women across the country, the dreaded once-a-month “visitor” brings with it pain, bloating and a disruption to the routines of everyday life. More than half of all women experience some type of pain for at least 1 or 2 days for each cycle. For some women, the pain is so severe that…
Did you know that there are around 12 different methods of birth control? Today’s women have more choices than ever before about what type of birth control they can use. In fact, sometimes these choices can be overwhelming. Don’t worry. If you’ve decided you’re not quite ready to have a baby yet, we will work…
Being sick is difficult for anyone, but when you’re pregnant and sick, it presents a whole new series of challenges. Roughly 70 percent of pregnant women experience some type of morning sickness which makes it hard to complete tasks of everyday life. Morning sickness doesn’t necessarily occur in the morning; it can be experienced at any…
Labor and delivery is full of important choices and decisions. One of the important decisions is whether or not you should bank your baby’s cord blood. This type of blood contains stem cells that are vital in helping combat certain serious diseases. What Is Cord Blood? This is the baby’s blood that is found in…
Are you plagued by periods that are so excessively heavy that they profoundly affect your everyday life? Do you bleed through your clothes on a regular basis and find yourself having to change pads in the middle of the night? If so, then we encourage you to speak to us about whether or not an…
A hysterectomy is a major life-changing procedure, but for thousands of women, it can provide relief and an effective treatment for issues such as heavy periods, prolapse and endometrial cancer. However, a hysterectomy isn’t necessarily the first line of treatment for certain conditions. We’ll take a look at some of the common reasons for a…
After more than 30 years as a part of our Associates in Women’s Healthcare family, Dr. Gizzie recently announced her retirement. She plans to stop seeing patients in January 2021. In Dr. Gizzie’s retirement letter, she writes: To everyone who has allowed me to participate in your healthcare: It is with mixed emotions that I…
For women who have a family history of breast cancer, genetic counseling can make a big difference. You’ve probably heard a lot about the BRCA gene and that it plays some role in whether or not you’ll develop breast cancer. While early detection and the use of 3D mammography have done a lot to increase…
If you’re ready to have a baby, we want to speak with you before you get pregnant. Preconception counseling and planning is critical to help increase the likelihood that both baby and mom will be healthy. During this time, we also take a look at your personal health profile and give you some guidance on how…
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