There is no reason for you to endure abnormal vaginal bleeding when the problem can be promptly treated. Heavy bleeding, also known as menorrhagia, often interferes with your daily routine, causes anemia, and creates a serious inconvenience. However, you can resolve your condition with the help of a board-certified gynecologic surgeon. Since one of several
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Women often experience monthly symptoms such as minor pain, discomfort, and irregular menstrual cycles. However, when these conditions worsen or become consistently disruptive, they may signal a medical condition that can be quickly corrected through minimally invasive surgery. The gynecologists at the Surgical Gynecology Center of Excellence in Los Angeles are experts in the female
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Many women want the option of permanent birth control that doesn’t require an invasive surgical operation. Oral birth control medication can be easily forgotten. Women might not want the health risks that are coupled with hormonal birth control. For these women, a cutting edge procedure called Essure might be perfect for them. What is Essure?
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As many as 75% of women suffer from small fibroids.However, only a small percentage of women will have fibroids large enough to be noted during a pelvic exam. Of these women a large majority may never have symptoms or require treatment. But for the population of women suffering from symptoms such as heavy periods and pelvic
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Endometriosis is a type of abnormal cell growth in which tissue that is similar to that of the uterus grows outside the uterus. These endometriosis cells are typically found on the ovaries, pelvis lining, or bowel. Because these cells are tissue that normally shed during the menstrual cycle, when they become trapped and unable to
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Women today have a variety of options available to prevent unwanted pregnancies. While some like birth control pills, shots, and patches, others find them difficult or unpleasant. For those who prefer a more permanent solution, a number of options are available, including both surgical sterilization and sterilization implants, known as Essure. To learn more about
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If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine polyps, or suspect you’re suffering from these growths, you likely have questions regarding your condition. The number one question patients ask is, Can uterine polyps be cancerous? We’ll answer this along with other commonly asked questions including, What are the symptoms of uterine polyps? What causes them? How are
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Most people have heard the terms obstetrics and gynecology, or the abbreviated OB/GYN, but many individuals don’t understand the differences between the two. However, it is important to learn the facts about each of these specialties so that you can find the right type of doctor for you. At La Peer’s Surgical Gynecology Center of
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