Testosterone is an important sex hormone for men. It is produced in the testicles. It regulates their sex drive, bone mass, appearance, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of sperm and red blood cells. Testosterone in men often decreases with age. The decrease of testosterone in men can cause a variety of …
September is set aside as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. would like to take this time to shed light on this cancer to help you know signs and symptoms for it, and help you understand what it is. Ovarian Cancer Is NOT Cervical Cancer Oftentimes, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer are thought …
If you’re a female, you may wonder if it’s time to see a gynecologist. Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in women’s health. Their focus is on the female reproductive system. Optimal Age There are many factors that can contribute to the optimal age for visiting the gynecologist. The American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists recommends …
Perimenopause usually starts several years before you enter into menopause. You remain in the perimenopause stage until you enter into menopause. During this perimenopause period, your ovaries make less estrogen. At the end of your perimenopause stage (the last 1 to 2 years) you will begin to experience some common menopause symptoms. Menopause is a …
Have you seen some of the hilarious cards on someecards.com? “Thank you for the awesome parenting tip, random stranger in shopping center,” said no one ever.. And then there’s this one: “Oh good, I am pregnant. Bring on the unsolicited advice and inappropriate belly touching.” It truly is a crazy phenomenon that most women face. …
If you’re pregnant, congratulations! We’re so happy for you. No matter how far along you are, it’s important to create, and stick to, good prenatal care for you and your baby. Here are just a few things that are important to keep in mind while you’re pregnant. Diet When you’re pregnant, it’s important to increase …
Are your pregnancy and this heat not adding up? Summer heat in Georgia can be brutal. It’s hot for everyone. But, when you’re pregnant and dealing with Georgia heat, it can almost be unbearable! It’s hard to remain cheerful, positive and cool when you’re so uncomfortable and feel like you have an internal heater blasting …
For many women, it seems like they have such a heavy flow of blood every month during their period. While this may be true for some, you’d be surprised to know that you actually may not be as heavy as you think you are. Women with a moderate amount of blood flow only lose 1.01-1.35 …
If you are currently looking for a method of contraception, our practitioners at Marietta OB-GYN will sit down with you to discuss the variety of options that are available to you. We will help determine which method is best for your needs, lifestyle and desires. We offer a full range of hormonal and non-hormonal birth …
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