Published on Jul 15, 2020 by Mitch Dizon, MD, MSCR | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
Leiomyomas, more commonly called uterine fibroids, are the most common non-cancerous (benign) tumors in women. Between 60% and 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids before menopause. Uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and...
Published on Apr 23, 2019 | Ask an Expert, Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For most women, the symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, are all too familiar. But have you ever heard of PMDD? PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is similar to PMS in some ways, but more severe. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know whether...
Published on Apr 5, 2019 by Linda Yu, DO | Child & Family Health, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
From the time your daughter first gets her period, some level of discomfort that time of month is common. But could your teen’s excruciating pain actually be the result of endometriosis? You might think of the condition as something that only impacts adult women. But...
Published on May 31, 2018 | Cancer Issues, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
Are you familiar with ovarian cancer? While this type of cancer accounts for only 3 percent of all cancers among American women, it causes more deaths each year than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer is rarely...
Published on May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
Published on Mar 15, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
One in 10 American women are affected by endometriosis, adding up to around 5 million total. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month this March, get to know the facts about this condition. Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that normally grows inside a woman’s...
