by Virtuosa Gyn | Aug 1, 2023 | Blogs, Gynecology
Menopause and Incontinence Menopause — or the so-called change of life — is no longer as mysterious as it was to past generations of women. Today, most middle-aged women expect their declining reproductive hormone levels to affect their health and well-being to some...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jul 3, 2023 | Blogs, Gynecology
As girls go through puberty and make the transition into adolescence, their annual wellness routine begins to incorporate regular reproductive health care. Most young teens should have their first gynecologic visit between the ages of 13 and 15, or near the start of...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 1, 2023 | Blogs, Gynecology
Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid that develop within or on your ovaries. They are fairly common, occurring most often in women of childbearing age. Usually, ovarian cysts cause no harm. They rarely become cancerous, and in most cases, they don’t cause symptoms. In...
by Virtuosa Gyn | May 1, 2023 | Blogs, Gynecology
Endometriosis affects about 11% of American women ages 15-44. It occurs when endometrial tissue, which typically lines the uterus, grows in places where it shouldn’t, such as the outside of the uterus and on other abdominal organs, such as the fallopian tubes,...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Apr 1, 2023 | Blogs
Heavy periods affect about a third of women. If you have unusually heavy bleeding — a condition known as menorrhagia — you may experience long periods (seven days or more of bleeding). Or you may bleed so heavily that you regularly soak through a pad or tampon in an...
