I read two articles this weekend that reminded me of the importance of hormone therapy for overall health. These articles discussed the increased risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The first article compared the risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on the age of menopause. Basically, early menopause resulted in an… Read More »
Uterine fibroids are a condition that can impact a woman’s reproductive health. In some cases, uterine fibroids are small and go undetected, never causing symptoms to the patient. Other times, uterine fibroids can become extremely large and may become painful and problematic. At Woodlands OBGYN Associates, women in The Woodlands, TX area can seek assistance… Read More »
The decision to undergo a hysterectomy is a very personal decision for many women. Sometimes it is an elective procedure, while other times it may be medically necessary. Below are six common reasons why a woman may choose to move forward with having a hysterectomy: Heavy menstruation – while most women experience discomfort during their… Read More »
There are some problems that have been around for so long that many of us think they’re unsolvable. Whether we’re dealing with poor decisions from other people, or it’s just our body aging in a way we’re not happy about, sometimes we do just have to accept what’s going on. But, hair loss may not… Read More »
Nothing could be more complicated than the human body, it seems. When things work well, we may not even notice our body. But, when things are abnormal or we’re in pain, our bodies can suddenly take up our brain power. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, can impact fertility and disrupt your hormones, even leading to… Read More »
You may think that beauty means keeping up with the trends. But, we know better. Makeup, hair, and clothing trends may change from year to year or season to season, but great skin is timeless. Having natural-looking, youthful skin is a great way to look your best every day, and you’ll likely feel the results… Read More »
If you have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you could be going into panic mode. But, try to relax. Gestational diabetes can be managed with great success for you and your baby. Making a plan with your doctor to stay healthy and manage your gestational diabetes is important. Keep reading to learn more about… Read More »
There are so many different ways we can view ourselves, and those ways may change day-to-day or minute-to-minute. We can become more confident without gaining or losing weight, just by changing how we view ourselves. We may be self conscious about a normal function like a period, or we can find the positives in having… Read More »
If you’re trying to get pregnant, you could be trying all sorts of things to improve your chances. So, even when you’re trying to get pregnant, it can be a shock to find out you’ve actually done it! When you realize you really are pregnant, the thoughts can start swirling: are you ready for this?… Read More »
Some women are so strong that they often make jokes about the things that bother them the most. That’s why you may remember your mother or grandmother cracking jokes about not being able to laugh or sneeze. When we’re young, we may not understand those jokes (and why they don’t seem as funny to us).… Read More »
