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Getting pregnant with PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting many aspects of a person’s life, including fertility and the ability to conceive. Given the difficulty in diagnosing PCOS and the distress associated with its symptoms, fertility issues are understandably daunting. The good news is once you know you have PCOS, you can put a plan…
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What to know about menopause hormone therapy and how it can help your symptoms
This article is part of WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. You can learn more about knowing and coping with the first signs of perimenopause, the 34 most common symptoms, menopause weight management and more. Menopause hormone therapy (MHT, formerly known as HRT) is an available treatment option for many people dealing with perimenopause symptoms…
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It's not all in your head: recognizing the 34 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
As part of WHA’s new menopause series, we’re taking a closer look at this critical part of women’s lives. Read more about knowing and coping with the earliest signs of perimenopause, menopause hormone therapy and more. Discuss your symptoms with a provider Despite the significance and commonality of the transitional period of perimenopause, in terms…
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Diagnosis and treatment of PCOS and its symptoms
Your body is working against you. If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you likely feel at battle with your body. You may not experience the life you desire or look the way you want because of persistent symptoms. You may not even definitively know that PCOS is the cause since it is all too…
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Treating and living with endometriosis
Pain during periods is unfortunately common. But pelvic pain when you’re not on your period, or menstrual pain that becomes unmanageable (so intense that you’re missing school or work, is negatively impacting your relationships or is diminishing your quality of life) is not normal. And it might mean you’re suffering from endometriosis. What is endometriosis?…
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Treating heavy menstrual bleeding with medication
Abnormal menstrual bleeding, also known as abnormal uterine bleeding, is one of the most common reasons for visits to the gynecologist. And for those who experience it, it can be really disruptive to everyday life. So when WHA providers treat patients for heavy menstrual bleeding, we like to start with management options that have the…
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Surgical options for treating heavy menstrual bleeding
Heavy, or abnormal, menstrual bleeding is incredibly common, affecting one out of every five menstruators in the U.S. It can happen at any point in a person’s life, and make normal living extremely difficult. Trips planned out of the house may cause anxiety, long shifts at work may be marked by frequent bathroom breaks to…
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When you should see a gynecologist for the first time
Whether it’s a parent or a young person asking, I love answering the question about the “right time” to see a gynecologist for the first time. Establishing a relationship with a gynecologist during adolescence can give teenagers the opportunity to educate themselves about their bodies and the way they function and change with age in…
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Why do I keep getting yeast infections? Causes, symptoms & treatment
Vaginas are remarkable. Not only because of everything they do, but because of everything they contain! For instance, the vaginal microbiome is FULL of bacteria! And that’s a good thing. Did you know vaginas clean themselves? This is low-key amazing. And while we all carry yeast in and on our bodies, it usually exists in…
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