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An estimated one in 10 people who menstruate have endometriosis, yet diagnosis takes an average of eight years. Recognizing the signs may help prompt you to get the care you need and the relief you deserve. When you have endometriosis, tissue that normally lines your uterus grows outside of it....
If you’re heterosexual and sexually active, birth control is essential if you hope to prevent pregnancy. In the United States alone, around 65% of people aged 15-49 with a uterus use a form of contraception. And “the pill,” also known as birth control pills or oral contraception, is one of...
If you regularly leak urine, it’s not something to ignore. Up to one-third of adults in the United States live with urinary incontinence, and it’s especially likely after pregnancy and menopause due to pelvic and hormonal changes. While it may be easy to consider urinary incontinence a “normal” part of...
Laser fat removal may sound too good to be true, but there’s actually a lot of science behind it. And still, it’s not a “magic solution” for weight control. Rather than help you lose weight, it does away with stubborn, bothersome fat pockets that stick around even when you exercise...
Hormones are tiny chemical messengers in your body that play a sizable role in your health and well-being. They coordinate various body functions by carrying messages through your bloodstream to your muscles, organs, and other tissues, letting your body know what to do. And while hormonal issues are often linked...
Like the rest of your body, vaginal tissue changes with age. And while these changes can bring a range of uncomfortable effects, such as pain and dryness, you don’t have to attempt to grin and bear them. At Melissa Grier, MD Women’s Healthcare in Pasadena, California, Dr. Grier, and her...
Some 90% of women and 10% of men develop cellulite at some point. And while the lumps and bumps are harmless from a health standpoint, many people feel self-conscious about their appearance. Thankfully, you don’t have to live with them. If you’re bothered by your own cellulite, minimally invasive cellulite...
Hormones are tiny chemical messengers that play a large role in your overall health and wellbeing. They impact everything from your digestive health and metabolism to your sexual function, moods, and sense of wellbeing. If you’ve noticed irksome symptoms as you approach menopause or middle age, you may be dealing...
From excruciating periods to digestive challenges, endometriosis can make many aspects of your life challenging. It’s important to know that this chronic condition, often casually called “endo,” is treatable. When you have endometriosis, the tissue that’s meant to line your uterus grows elsewhere in your body. This can cause a...
Everyone who menstruates loses blood each month — that’s just part of the deal during your fertile years. If your flow is especially heavy, however, it may indicate a medical condition that needs treatment. And regardless, heavy menstrual flow can bring challenges, from potentially significant discomfort to distractions and inconvenience. At...
Belly fat. Muffin top. Love handles. Whatever you call it, that extra fat around your abdomen and flanks can be embarrassing. It makes your clothes fit differently, and it’s notoriously difficult to shed. Many diet and exercise programs promise to slim your stomach and hone your waist, but targeted weight...
I wanted to take this opportunity to review a very important topic. briefly. This is my first blog post, and I think it will be the one that keeps giving, because fortunately there are so many birth control options. I will start with a summary now, and hope to revisit...