by East Lakeland OB | Aug 5, 2019 | Gynecology
For many women, we spend decades of our lives managing the symptoms that go along with menstruating. Bloating, cramps, mood swings, not to mention bleeding for a handful of days, sometimes at the most inconvenient times (or in the most inconvenient outfits). There is,...
by East Lakeland OB | Aug 5, 2019 | Gynecology
If you’ve ever stepped on the scale just before your period starts, you might have noticed you’re up a few pounds. But before you start freaking out, you should know that weight gain during your period is a very common side effect. There are a number of physical and...
by East Lakeland OB | Mar 27, 2019 | Gynecology, Misc., Obstetrics
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition characterized by irregular periods, evidence of excess hormones, and enlargement of the ovaries on ultrasound with multiple small fluid-filled sacs or follicles. PCOS is more common in obese women and is one of the...
by East Lakeland OB | Feb 11, 2019 | Gynecology
This is a common question among many age groups of women. The first thing to consider is “What is causing the vaginal dryness?” Sometimes, causes could be infectious, such as a yeast infection or hormonal causes from a lack of estrogen. For this particular...
by East Lakeland OB | Jan 14, 2019 | Gynecology
There are many different forms of non-hormonal and hormonal contraceptives available over the counter and with a prescription. Here is the quick version answer on the most popular contraceptives we use: The most common is the “birth control pill”, which is oral...
by East Lakeland OB | Dec 13, 2018 | Gynecology
People ask all the time “when should my daughter start seeing the gynecologist?” And honestly, the answer actually varies on the individual young woman. American College of OB/GYN recommends pap smears begin at age 21, regardless of sexual activity or not. But...
