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A well-woman exam is an important part of every woman’s preventive healthcare regimen. Rather than just seeking care when you have symptoms, these exams give you and your gynecologist a chance to check on your overall health, identify any problems early,
Your 40s can bring a lot of changes to a woman’s body, and some of them get talked about more than others. There’s plenty of online (and in-person!) discussion around weight gain, muscle loss, and even thinning hair. One area that often doesn’t get talked about enough?
Over time, we come to develop an understanding of what a “normal period” means for us. Some women have light periods with next-to-no symptoms, while others have heavier flows and a whole spectrum of symptoms, including cramps, back pain, and headaches.
Pregnancy is a wondrous time filled with hopes, dreams, and love. It can also be a time of anxiety if complications interrupt all the positive vibes. Every woman needs to be aware of what problems can occur throughout those nine months.
Those non-cancerous tumors made up of cells and muscle known as fibroids can be a quirky lot. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms whatsoever, and some never even know they have them. Others have painful and heavy periods and struggle with discomfort.
We are excited to have completed our first cases using the Sonata transcervical RF myoma ablation device and honored that Gynesonics has partnered with Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital to introduce this game-changing new technology as an incision-less alternative treatment for women with uterine fibroids.
Endometriosis is a very painful condition with no cure in sight, and often it can remain undiagnosed for years. It’s no wonder that women suffering from endometriosis need some coping skills.
Moms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says you have, there are swollen ankles, constipation, aches and pains, bloating, and fatigue. Let’s not forget about the fact that you can’t get a good night’s sleep. Yeah,
First there were the hot flashes and the sleepless nights. Then it became harder to zip your favorite jeans, and loved ones thought you had completely lost your mind due to mood swings. Just when you thought you had gotten through the worst of menopause,
STI vs. UTI and what is the difference between their symptoms is quite a common dilemma. There are some symptoms similar to both a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), so sometimes it may be difficult to to discern which type of infection your symptoms represent.