Treatments For Heavy Menstrual Periods

 

I was on a girls’ weekend recently and we were all complaining about the hassle of heaving menstrual bleeding. All of us are in our forties and have not yet entered Menopause. Interestingly enough, five out of the eight of us reported that our menstrual periods are now much heavier than they were when we …

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Uterine Fibroids: Causes and Treatments

 

A uterine fibroid is a muscular tumor that grows in the wall of the uterus (womb). This type of tumor is almost always benign. The medical term for a fibroid tumor is a “leiomyoma” or “myoma.” A woman may have a single fibroid or multiple fibroids at an given time and they can widely range in size …

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The Importance of Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Care

 

A Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive gynecologic procedure that allows your doctor to look directly at your your female reproductive organs. It can be used to diagnose problems that may not be detected during a physical examination or on X-rays or other tests. In some cases, Laparoscopy can even be used to treat gynecologic problems. Since …

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Common Causes of Pelvic Pain

 

Many women experience pelvic pain before or during their monthly menstrual cycles. Most of us just brush this pain off as an expected symptom of menstruation. However, other common causes of pelvic pain include Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and Fibroids. In some cases, pelvic pain may be a sign of a more serious medical problem …

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Minimally Invasive Fibroid Removal

 

A fibroid is a benign tumor that grows from the muscle layers of the uterus. This common condition affects many women around the world. In fact, about 20% to 80% of women develop fibroids by the time they reach the age of 50. Some women with uterine fibroids experience symptoms such as heavy menstrual periods, abdominal …

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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding

 

Are you finished with childbearing and still putting up with excessive/heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding? If you are in your late thirties to mid forties and have noticed that your menstrual periods are getting heavier, longer, more irregular or more painful, you are not alone. Many women in their late thirties to mid forties experience …

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Hydrothermal Ablation: The Perfect Holiday Gift…For Yourself

 

If heavy and/or irregular menstrual bleeding is getting in the way of your life during this busy holiday season, maybe it is time give yourself the perfect holiday gift: Hydrothermal Ablation. Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA) is a minimally invasive gynecologic procedure that can be used to treat irregular and excessive menstrual bleeding due to benign causes …

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Treatment for An Erratic Menstrual Cycle

 

You are about to go on a much-needed, tropical vacation with your husband. Time for some much needed rest and recuperation and maybe even a little bit of romance. With all of the kid’s school work and activities, you feel like you have barely had any time to actually talk to your husband lately. Now that …

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Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA): Am I A Candidate?

 

Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA) is a minimally invasive gynecologic procedure used to treat women with excessive or irregular uterine bleeding. It involves inserting a small probe into the uterus and flushing the uterine cavity with heated water to destroy most or all of the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus). No incision is needed. It …

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