Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding

Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding

Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding Premenopausal women bleed each month as part of their menstrual cycle. On average, periods last up to about eight days and occur every 24-38 days, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Some women...
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? During your menopausal years, your ovaries make increasingly lower levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Decreasing hormone levels can cause a variety of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal...
Are You at Risk for Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Are You at Risk for Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Are You at Risk for Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Your pelvis contains several important organs, including your bladder, vagina, rectum, urethra, and uterus. A group of muscles known as the pelvic floor muscles hold these organs in place. When your pelvic floor muscles and...
Why You Have Pelvic Pain

Why You Have Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain can occur anywhere below your belly button and between your hips. It may include your abdomen, genitals, or lower back. Pelvic pain can cause more issues than just discomfort. It can interfere with your intimate relationships and quality of life. Your pain...
5 Reasons You Might Need a Hysterectomy

5 Reasons You Might Need a Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus. After a cesarean section, it is the most frequently performed surgical procedure among women of reproductive age in the United States. Here at Virtuosa GYN, we’re experts at determining whether you...