Smiling beautiful young woman.

Do You Suffer from Heavy Periods?

 

Although a perfectly natural part of living, periods are an unpleasant and often painful experience for many. If you have a very heavy menstrual flow, your time of the month poses additional challenges. Producing a higher amount of blood than average during your menses requires planning and organization. As you may have to change your …

Read More

Doctor Meeting Marietta, GA

Is Hydrothermal Ablation Right for You?

 

Heavy menstrual bleeding is an issue that affects many women. While it is difficult to accurately determine how much blood a woman loses each month during her menstrual cycle, there are certain things that a doctor will consider problematic. If you have to change your pad or tampon every hour, if you are leaking blood …

Read More

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and Infertility

 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is one of the most common causes of female infertility. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in eight women with PID experience difficulties getting pregnant. PID is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs (uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and cervix). It occurs when bacteria travels …

Read More

Pelvic Pain: Is it a Uterine Fibroid, or Something More Serious?

 

Pelvic pain is a common condition affecting women and can be caused by a number of conditions. So, how do you know if your pelvic pain is being caused by uterine fibroids or something more serious? Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop on the wall of the uterus.  In many cases, fibroid tumors do …

Read More

Are You Tired of Dealing with Excessive Menstrual Bleeding?

 

Is excessive menstrual bleeding getting in the way of your life and making it hard to participate in the activities you enjoy? Does it require you to plan your life around your menstrual periods? If so, you may want to consider Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA). In general, menstrual bleeding is considered excessive when a woman soaks …

Read More

Are Uterine Fibroids Causing Your Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

 

If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding every month and have abdominal pain, it may be due to uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus. In some cases, uterine fibroids do not cause any symptoms at all and eventually go away on their own. In other cases, they …

Read More

Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis

 

Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) outside the uterus. It is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain in women and can also cause other symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and infertility. If you have pelvic pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms, it is important to …

Read More

Excessive Menstrual Bleeding: Causes and Treatments

 

Most women of childbearing age experience bleeding every month as a part of their normal monthly menstrual cycle. However, when that bleeding is excessive or prolonged, it is termed “Menorrhagia.” With Menorrhagia, the bleeding is usually prolonged and makes it difficult to perform normal daily activities. In some cases of heavy menstrual bleeding, the cause …

Read More

The Role of Fish Oil in Women’s Health

 

Fish Oil supplements have been in the news a lot lately and chances are, you have heard of their tremendous health benefits. This is because fish oil supplements contain Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Studies have shown that getting an adequate intake of Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce joint pain, stress and your …

Read More