Pain with intercourse is a common problem for women that are postmenopausal. The most common cause of pain with intercourse in postmenopausal women is vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the vaginal tissues become thin and less elastic due to decreasing estrogen levels. There … [Read more...]
Gynecology
Should the Fallopian Tubes be Removed During a Hysterectomy?
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death due to gynecological malignancies in this country. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in women. Historically, all ovarian cancers have been grouped together as one disease, though they may actually be a much more diverse … [Read more...]
Is Your Bladder Running Your Life?
Do you feel as though you know where every clean restroom is along the route of everywhere you travel? Do you have difficulty even making it to the restroom in time? Know that you are not alone. More than 17 million Americans suffer from symptoms of an overactive bladder – sudden urges to go to … [Read more...]
PMS: Don’t Suffer in Silence
Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenopausal Dysmorphic Disorder is a condition that can affect a woman’s mood and can also be associated with physical symptoms. Women with this condition have cyclical symptoms that occur before the onset of the menstrual cycle and end with the start of the menstrual … [Read more...]
How Long Should You Wait to See a Doctor if You’re Struggling to Get Pregnant?
So often I see patients in the office that have been trying to conceive or are planning on getting pregnant. This is a great question and it all depends on the age of the patient. If we look at a young woman under the age of 30, they have a 20 % chance of conceiving with each cycle. Once a lady … [Read more...]
Decreased Libido in Women
Did you know that 40% of women worldwide complain of issues with sexual function? Up to 43% of these women have issues with low sexual desire and up to 41% with an inability to achieve orgasm. These issues are all too common among women even though the media and pharmacology corporations devote … [Read more...]
Dr. Gary Edelson Discusses Fosamax
There recently has become great concern about the long-term safety of the bisphosphonates. Clinicians have been prescribing these drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis for many years, As a matter of fact the first of its kind, alendronate (Fosamax) was approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in … [Read more...]
PMS and PMDD: Real Conditions That Require Real Treatment
Are you suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Mood Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? No matter what you call it, it is still a very disturbing and real condition. PMDD is as unique as the individual it effects. It can present with a wide array of symptoms including physical (bloating, … [Read more...]
Does a Pap Smear Cover STD Testing?
A common misconception I have discovered with many patients is the belief that when a pap smear is done, it includes a check for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). This is NOT the case. In our office, the pap smear is done soley to rule out abnormal cells on the cervix. If requested, a check for … [Read more...]
Pain With Intercourse in the Postmenopausal Woman
[frame_left][/frame_left]Women that have gone through menopause often complain of pain with intercourse. One of the most common causes of this pain is vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is inflammation of the vaginal wall that occurs with declining estrogen levels. With declining estrogen levels the … [Read more...]