by Virtuosa Gyn | Nov 14, 2018 | Blogs, Gynecology, Womens
Menopausal symptoms refer to the physical and emotional changes that women experience as they approach menopause, which is the time when the ovaries stop producing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Menopause is typically diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Oct 22, 2018 | Blogs, Gynecology, Womens
If you’re unfamiliar with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you’re not alone. Many women don’t know much about it, although it affects as many as 10% of those of childbearing age. And, unfortunately, women with PCOS, which can interfere with fertility, may not realize...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Sep 13, 2018 | Blogs, Womens
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside an ovary. Many ovarian cysts don’t cause noticeable symptoms and go away on their own. Learn the 10 warning signs of ovarian cysts you should not ignore. Ovarian cysts are solid or fluid-filled sacs...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Aug 2, 2018 | Blogs, Surgery, Womens
5 Options for Treating Heavy Periods Each month, the lining of your uterus thickens to ready itself for pregnancy. If you don’t conceive and a fertilized egg doesn’t implant in your uterine wall, your uterus sheds its lining and a menstrual period occurs. During a...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 20, 2018 | Blogs, Surgery, Womens
The Immense Benefits of Robotic Assisted Surgery Each year, about 600,000 women in the United States have a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus. It is second only to cesarean section as the most commonly performed surgery on women. Women receive...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 6, 2018 | Blogs, Womens
Many women experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. According to some estimates, close to 40% of women of reproductive age report pelvic pain to their primary care physicians. Some women have come to expect pelvic pain, especially during their monthly...