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Menopause and Bladder Control: The Effects of Hormonal Changes

March 15, 2026

Bladder control changes are common during perimenopause and menopause, yet many women are surprised when urinary urgency or leakage begins without warning. Because estrogen supports pelvic and urinary tissues, hormonal shifts during midlife can directly affect bladder function. At Woodlands OBGYN Associates, our board-certified physicians regularly evaluate urinary symptoms as […]

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What Makes Hormone Pellets Different from Other HRT Options?

September 15, 2025

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be delivered in several forms — including patches, pills, creams, and injections — but hormone pellets offer a distinct and increasingly popular alternative. At Woodlands OBGYN Associates, our caring physicians specialize in helping women explore safe and effective HRT options, including pellet therapy, to support

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Pellet Therapy: Practical Pathway to Hormonal Peace

August 15, 2024

If symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and low sex drive sound all too familiar, you could be experiencing hormone imbalance. These symptoms are among the most common problems that bring women to our Woodlands OBGYN Associates office. Our specialists have been known as the go-to

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What are hormone pellets and what can they achieve?

November 15, 2020

As we age, especially during the time of perimenopause and menopause, our bodies begin to change significantly in many ways. Many women are discouraged by the shifting of their hormones that can cause a range of problem, including loss of libido, mood swings, and poor

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The Four Benefits of Estrogen: How Hormones Impact Your Health and Body Function

October 15, 2019

At Woodlands OBGYN Associates in The Woodlands, TX, women can obtain quality care from our team. One aspect of care we provide for women is hormone replacement therapy. Hormones play a vital role in our reproductive health, and when levels of hormones such as estrogen

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Hormones for the Holidays

December 15, 2016

Hormones do not take holidays; instead, they naturally cycle and decrease as we age, especially for women reaching menopause. So, they never take a holiday, which means they are always working to cope with natural physical changes. As these levels decrease in a woman’s body,

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Hormone Pellets Treat Menopause Symptoms

May 19, 2016

Believe it or not, hormone pellets have been readily available in the US since the 1930’s. Moreover, they have been proven to perform in the body far better today because they are bio-identical hormones. Hormone pellets are tiny time-released pills that are inserted directly underneath

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What Happens To Your Body During Menopause

January 20, 2016

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life that signals the end of her childbearing years. Yet, if you are a woman who maintains general good health and a positive outlook, you can still have many wonderful years ahead. What You Need To Know About

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3 Myths of Hormone Therapy

December 15, 2015

HRT or hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment used to replace lost hormones resulting from menopause. Additionally, HRT assists in protecting certain women from osteoporosis, which is a bone-degenerating, age-related disease. Below are three myths about hormone replacement therapy: Estrogen is Required for Orgasms

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Another Plus for Hormones

September 10, 2015

A recent study was released from Finland designed to evaluate the risk of death due to heart disease, stroke, or any disease among users of an estrogen-based hormone therapy. Almost 500,000 women were followed from 1994 to 2009 (a total of 3.3 million years of

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