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Medical Therapies
Various hormonal therapies can significantly improve bleeding problems. Oral contraceptives provide not only a method of birth control, but they are often the first line of therapy for patients with heavy bleeding, irregular periods, recurrent ovarian cysts or severe menstrual cramps. More recently, a progestin-containing intrauterine device (IUD) has been made available. Much like an oral contraceptive, it prevents pregnancy, but the hormone imbedded in the IUD has a local effect on the lining of the uterus that can significantly reduce menstrual flow and cramping as well. For a subset of patients with polycystic ovarian condition (PCOD), the use of insulin-lowering agents (often used to treat adult-onset diabetes) has been shown to regulate (even notoriously irregular) menstrual cycles. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications remain the mainstay of therapy for heavy, painful periods. Various combinations of the above therapies can be tailored to each patient’s needs.
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Well-Woman Care
Contraception
Breast Health
Menstrual Problems
Medical Therapies
Surgical Therapies
Natural Therapies
Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation
Colposcopy
Loop Electrical Excision Procedure
Natural Therapies
Premenstrual Syndrome
Perimenopause
Menopause
Traditional Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical Hormones
Saliva Hormone Testing
Sexual Dysfunction
Pelvic Support Problems
Urinary Incontinence
Urodynamic Testing
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Surgical Therapy
Pelvic Ultrasound
Minimally Invasive
Surgical Procedures
Advanced Vaginal Surgery
Intense Pulsed Light
Permanent Hair Removal
Skin Rejuvenation |
