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Can Stress Cause Spotting?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Bleeding when you’re not on your period is called spotting. Generally, spotting is very light bleeding that doesn’t require a pad or tampon. You might notice spotting in your underwear Read more

5 Reasons to Consider a Hysterectomy

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

At Advanced Women’s Healthcare, our goal is to help you live the healthiest life you can. We understand that an invasive procedure such as a hysterectomy can be a scary Read more

Don’t Let Menopause Affect Your Sex Life

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Many of the patients who see our experts at Advanced Women’s Healthcare are worried about how menopause may impact their sex lives. The first thing we want you to know Read more

Diastasis Recti: What is it and do you have one?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Diastasis recti is a condition where the abdominal muscles separate. This is commonly associated with pregnancy (and multiple pregnancies) as the abdominal muscles stretch to allow the baby to grow. Read more

Safety Tips for a High-Risk Pregnancy

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

It can be scary hearing the words "high risk" when it comes to your pregnancy. But factors like your weight, overall health, age, and family history can cause unwanted hiccups Read more

Are you experiencing postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Postpartum depression is familiar term when discussing postpartum mental health, but did you know another common result of childbirth can be postpartum PTSD? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Read more

What is mindfulness and how can it help your anxiety?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Mindfulness is a strategy that allows for present thinking. Focusing on the present moment improves the ability to calmly accept (and understand) one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness is Read more

What You Need to Know About Menopause and Heart Disease

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

There’s a bit of confusion for many people about what, exactly, menopause is. Technically, it’s one single day, the day exactly one year after your last menstrual cycle. However, most Read more

Biofeedback: The Nonsurgical Treatment for Urinary Incontinence You Haven't Tried

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

If you leak urine or need to urinate frequently, you may have urinary incontinence, a common women’s health condition that affects your ability to control your bladder. Urinary incontinence is Read more

Beyond Kegels: Understanding Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and What It Can Do for You

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

If you have a pelvic floor disorder, you’re not alone. Approximately 27% of women ages 40-59 have this type of dysfunction. These numbers increase to nearly 50% of women age Read more

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—Now What?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

When you go to your well-woman health exam, you’re hoping to get a clean bill of health. When you instead receive the news that you had an abnormal Pap smear Read more

Pelvic Prolapse: Know Your Treatment Options

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a very common problem in women, affecting up to one-third of the female population in the United States, especially as women grow older. There are Read more

What is Unexplained Infertility?

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Even healthy, young, fertile couples only have a 15% to 25% chance of getting pregnant each month. If you or your partner are older or have health issues, then that Read more

Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy: Learn About the Benefits of our Robotic-Assisted Surgery

posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Have you recently had a gynecologic cancer diagnosis? Have you not had much success with non-surgical treatment options? Perhaps you’ve suffered non-cancerous issues such as endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, or polyps. Read more

How Endometriosis May Affect Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Endometriosis affects women of all ages, races, and walks of life. Yet even though it can start as early as age 11, most cases of endometriosis remain undiagnosed until fertility Read more