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Ready to Put an End to Heavy Periods? Consider Endometrial Ablation
Consider Endometrial Ablation When you have heavy periods, it can feel like you never really get a...
Am I a Candidate for daVinci Robotic Surgery?
daVinci Robotic Surgery Gynecologic surgery treats conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, and...
Understanding Robotic Myomectomy: The Minimally Invasive Approach to Removing Uterine Fibroids
Understanding Robotic Myomectomy Although many women with fibroids are fortunate enough to never...
Telltale Signs of a Pelvic Organ Prolapse
When you have persistent pelvic discomfort or unusual vaginal changes, you want to understand...
What Are The Reasons to Get a Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy — removal of the uterus — is a common procedure today. In fact, about 33% of American...
6 Symptoms of Fibroid Tumors
6 Symptoms of Fibroid Tumors- Up to 8 in 10 women develop fibroids before they turn 50. Although...
Just Not Feeling Like Yourself? Hormone Replacement Therapy Might Help
Menopause doesn’t just take a toll on women physically. Hormone replacement therapy might help. It...
Help! I’m Embarrassed By Incontinence
If you’re struggling with issues related to urinary incontinence, you’re not alone. Up to 45% of...
When Are Ovarian Cysts Serious?
Ovarian Cysts Serious: Symptoms like sharp pelvic-area pain or abdominal swelling on one side...
I Have Endometriosis: Can I Still Get Pregnant?
Nearly 40% of women struggling with infertility have endometriosis. So if you’re among the 10% of...
Chronic Pelvic Pain May Be Common, But It’s Not Normal Here’s Why
Up to 32% of women worldwide have chronic pelvic pain that’s severe enough to disrupt their daily...
When Is a Hysterectomy the Best Option?
About one-third of American women undergo hysterectomy by the age of 60. At Virtuosa GYN, our...
Stress Incontinence or an Overactive Bladder: What’s the Difference?
This month, Dr. Susan Crockett and our Virtuosa GYN team felt a sudden urge to share information...
When to Consider Surgery for Your Ovarian Cysts
To understand when surgery may be an option for ovarian cysts, you first need to know more about...
How PCOS Can Affect Your Appearance, Fertility, and Health
As the primary reason for irregular periods and a leading — but treatable — cause of female...
Understanding the Link Between Menopause and Incontinence
Menopause and Incontinence Menopause — or the so-called change of life — is no longer as...
When Should My Adolescent Have Her First Gynecologic Visit
As girls go through puberty and make the transition into adolescence, their annual wellness...
4 Telltale Signs of Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid that develop within or on your ovaries. They are fairly common,...
How Long Can You Have Endometriosis Without Symptoms?
Endometriosis affects about 11% of American women ages 15-44. It occurs when endometrial tissue,...
What To Do If Medication Isn’t Helping Your Heavy Periods
Heavy periods affect about a third of women. If you have unusually heavy bleeding — a condition...
Why Am I Experiencing Pelvic Organ Prolapse If I Haven’t Given Birth?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which the structures supporting your pelvic organs —...
What to Expect When You’re Scheduled for Robotic Surgery
You may picture science fiction androids when you hear the phrase “robotic surgery.” But robotic...
What is the Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test?
Today, the majority of cancers are diagnosed too late, when outcomes are poor. That’s why we’re...
Consider These Treatment Options for an Ovarian Cyst
If you have an ovarian cyst, you’re not alone. This common women’s medical condition affects as...
I’m Embarrassed About Having Incontinence
We get it: Urinary incontinence can be very embarrassing. Do you leak urine when you sneeze or...
Do Fibroids Go Away on Their Own?
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that occur in the muscular tissue of the uterus. Also...
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Improve Your Libido
Hormone Replacement Therapy As you age and go through perimenopause and menopause, your body...