The constant tiredness, inability to focus, weight gain and mood swings … the list, unfortunately, can go on for many women. Hello, hormones. They can shift throughout your life: Leading up to and during your period, during pregnancy or throughout menopause. Even certain medications or health issues can spark a hormonal rollercoaster ride. There are … Continued
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop in a woman’s uterus. They are groups of muscle cells and other tissues that can be as small as one centimeter or as large as six inches in diameter. Though you may not be familiar with this condition, uterine fibroids are extremely common. In fact, more than 70 … Continued
It may seem like one of the toughest parts of our bodies, but bone is actually tissue that’s constantly being broken down and replaced. When the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone, osteoporosis occurs. This disease causes bones to become so weak and so brittle, that a fall … Continued
For the last two years, Adriatica Women’s Health has won Living Magazine’s Best Of Reader’s Choice OB/GYN award. This award is given to local businesses that have consistently delivered top-quality services and products. With your vote, you can help the Adriatica team win this year’s 2018 Best Of award! Simply click here for more information … Continued
It’s a fact. Gynecologic exams are necessary for maintaining a woman’s optimal health. But, if you’re like many women who feel fine most of the time, and whose menstrual cycles are normal, you may question the need for regular Pap smears and pelvic exams. Certainly, as you age, your doctor may recommend that you get … Continued
The team at Adriatica Women’s Health is excited to announce the opening of a convenient second location in Prosper, Texas on January 2nd, 2018! Located in the Baylor Family Medicine Building: 821 N. Coleman Street Suite 100 Prosper, TX 75078 Hours of operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Now servicing the McKinney … Continued
Menopause can bring about major changes in women’s bodies and minds. And because the symptoms, their severity and the age at which women experience menopause varies, it can seem like a mystery. But when that time comes for you—whether it occurs in your 30s, 40s or 50s, the doctors at Adriatica Women’s Health are here … Continued
Do vitamins really work? If so, which are best for women? To say the least, navigating nutrition, vitamins and minerals can be a major challenge. And while it’s possible to get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a carefully planned diet, most of us fall short of eating perfectly balanced meals every day. … Continued
Menopause isn’t the only disruptor of vaginal health and the ability to enjoy intimacy. Cancer treatment or procedures such as an oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) can also cause severe drops in estrogen levels, which in turn triggers a decrease in tissue thickness and lubrication. These issues can make the idea of sex unappealing for … Continued
Menopause. Perhaps no single word represents so many aspects of physical and emotional changes, questions, challenges and frustrations. For all women, (unless the ovaries were removed before puberty), menopause will be a part of life. Naturally occurring menopause happens when a woman goes 12 months without having a period. No longer living by a menstrual … Continued