We understand that before your hysteroscopy procedure, you may be anxious Don’t be. We don’t want you to worry. We have used this procedure to help us diagnose and treat hundreds of Triangle area women. Because we want to put you at ease, we’ll give you a complete idea of what a hysteroscopy is, what to…
Blame it on your hypothalamus. This is the part of your brain that controls your period, and it’s highly sensitive. It’s so sensitive in fact, that external factors such as exercise or sleep can cause it to fluctuate the number of hormones it sends throughout your body. And pandemic-related stress? It can definitely affect the hypothalamus—and…
For millions of women across the country, the dreaded once-a-month “visitor” brings with it pain, bloating and a disruption to the routines of everyday life. More than half of all women experience some type of pain for at least 1 or 2 days for each cycle. For some women, the pain is so severe that…
Did you know that there are around 12 different methods of birth control? Today’s women have more choices than ever before about what type of birth control they can use. In fact, sometimes these choices can be overwhelming. Don’t worry. If you’ve decided you’re not quite ready to have a baby yet, we will work…
Are you plagued by periods that are so excessively heavy that they profoundly affect your everyday life? Do you bleed through your clothes on a regular basis and find yourself having to change pads in the middle of the night? If so, then we encourage you to speak to us about whether or not an…
A hysterectomy is a major life-changing procedure, but for thousands of women, it can provide relief and an effective treatment for issues such as heavy periods, prolapse and endometrial cancer. However, a hysterectomy isn’t necessarily the first line of treatment for certain conditions. We’ll take a look at some of the common reasons for a…
For women who have a family history of breast cancer, genetic counseling can make a big difference. You’ve probably heard a lot about the BRCA gene and that it plays some role in whether or not you’ll develop breast cancer. While early detection and the use of 3D mammography have done a lot to increase…
Anxiety affects every aspect of your body. It raises your blood pressure. It increases your blood sugar. Can anxiety affect your period? Definitely. We’ll take a closer look at stress and your period, how they interact, and help you find solutions to some common problems. Can Stress Cause Irregular Periods? Yes, particularly if you’ve been under…
Over the last decades, IUD birth control has dramatically increased in popularity. Why? This form of birth control is not only effective, but it lasts for several years, providing simple convenience for users. We want to provide the information you need so you can make a decision about what type of birth control is right…
Let’s be frank—heavy periods ruin the quality of your life. It’s more than an inconvenience. It’s a monthly reminder that makes it difficult to complete day-to-day activities. In fact, it’s one of the most common conditions we treat. But when should you be concerned? What is considered a heavy period? How much blood is too much?…
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