Vaginal atrophy is one of the side effects of menopause. When a woman has adequate estrogen, all is well, but as soon as estrogen begins to decline, many negative consequences ensue. Vaginal atrophy is one of them. What does vaginal atrophy feel like?
Maybe you thought aging was causing your fatigue, decreased libido, and inability to lose weight. In fact, it may be all about hormonal imbalances, especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Those three hormones do decrease and fluctuate as we get older. The good news is you don’t have to live with all the effects of hormone imbalance.
The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding, you could be a candidate for myomectomy. If you want to have children in the future, myomectomy may be the procedure to relieve your fibroid symptoms and still keep your uterus.
Welcome to our Bladder Health Resource Hub, dedicated to helping women achieve better bladder health and improved quality of life. Dr. Rita Sharma is a highly trained and double-board-certified urogynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. This page provides resources and expert insights into bladder health.
Many people will ignore symptoms when they are afraid to find out what is going on with their bodies. It’s a common reaction to unknown issues, but it doesn’t make the problem go away. In fact, it can make it worse by waiting and then finding out the diagnosis later when treatment options are more limited.
If you have it, you know what we mean by an overactive bladder. You need to pee more than normal, a lot more than normal. You must know where the nearest bathroom is at all times. The medical name is urinary incontinence.
If you are sexually active, you should get STD tests. It is an essential part of your overall health. How often you should be tested is dependent on your current and past sexual situation. Let’s find out what experts say about who should get STD tests and how often.
Being disappointed time after time while you keep trying to conceive is a frustrating feeling. After trying for over one full year, it is recommended you undergo female fertility testing. Keep reading to discover what you can expect. Atlanta Gyn Center is here to provide compassionate and comprehensive female fertility testing.
Each year almost 600K hysterectomies are performed. It is a surgery to remove the uterus. Afterward, patients won’t be able to become pregnant, and they will no longer have their period. Depending on the reason for the surgery, your surgeon may also remove the fallopian tubes and the ovaries.
Whenever you have a medical condition or a concerning issue, you want to see the very best medical professional you can find. You want someone who is highly trained with above-average expertise. Some might call this person a specialist or someone highly skilled in a specific field.
