Women’s Health

When the female reproductive system functions as it should, bleeding should be relatively predictable. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), however, can mean bleeding irregularly or unpredictably, heavier than usual or lighter than usual. Causes of AUB can be anything from uterine fibroids to bleeding disorders. AUB during premenopause can have uniquely different causes than AUB at…

Uterine fibroids are relatively common in terms of issues that can affect the uterus. In fact, between 20 and 70 percent of women develop fibroids at some point in the reproductive years. However, discovering a growth in the uterus can always bring about concern. One of the biggest questions women tend to have is whether…

The first step in diagnosing and treating endometriosis is knowing the symptoms. Since symptoms can affect every woman differently, knowing what endometriosis feels like can be difficult. Endometriosis is a disorder that causes the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes or intestines. It…

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, uncommon condition that causes thin, white patches of skin, usually in the genital area. For women, it is sometimes diagnosed in the gynecologist’s office through visual examination, but biopsy may be needed to diagnose difficult cases or to confirm the diagnosis. As experts in treating lichen sclerosus, we know how…