What Medications Affect My Libido?
Certain medications affect sexual function and drive. The sexual response cycle goes through four key phases. Your sexual response cycle goes through excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Lack of sexual function or libido can be caused by both physical and emotional factors. Certain medications have side effects that also hinder your sexual function. Types of […]
What to Know About Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
What to Know About Anti-Wrinkle Treatments: Injections, Fillers and Natural Remedies Not only do we want to feel good and healthy, but we also want to look good. This is a universal desire, and one that changes through every stage of our life. At OB-GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch, we are there for women […]
What to Expect From Your First Mammogram
Getting your first mammogram can be stressful, emotional and nerve-racking. Basically, this is often the case because it’s your first one and you don’t know what to expect. Even women who have had mammograms before experience concerns about the procedure. We want to educate women and our patients about the importance of mammograms and how […]
6 Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety
Focused breathing is one of the first lines of defense against agitation and anxiety. The military uses it to help soldiers focus. Psychotherapists use it to calm anxious patients. Even doctors use breathing techniques to help people with everything from chronic pain to childbirth. Anxiety affects your entire body, even and especially your menstrual cycle. […]
A Brief History of Birth Control
Contraception has a long history. “For as long as men and women have been making babies, they’ve been trying not to,” states historian Jonathan Eig in his recent book, “The Birth of the Pill: How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution.” Ancient Methods of Birth Control The oldest method of birth control is […]
How Often Should I Get Tested for STIs?
Unfortunately, STIs have a negative connotation when they shouldn’t. Realistically, we should all be more knowledgeable about STIs, their prevalence, and how they affect us. Regardless of your sexual activity, how often should you really get tested for STIs? What Is an STI? STI stands for Sexual Transmitted Infections, formerly known as STDs, but later […]
How to Get Relief From Night Sweats During Menopause
If you are going through menopause and are experiencing the night sweats, don’t be worried. Many women experience night sweats and hot flashes throughout their menopause journey. Night sweats are like hot flashes, but nocturnal and result in you waking up at night cold and clammy with drenched sheets and a pounding heart. Why Do […]
Heartburn During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
If you’ve experienced heartburn during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Most women experience this at some point during their pregnancy and some women experience it through most of their trimesters. If you suffer from painful heartburn, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know… What Causes Heartburn During Pregnancy? There’s a valve between the stomach and […]
What Your OB-GYN Wishes You Knew
Going to the gynecologist can be awkward, intimidating, and embarrassing, but trust us, on our end we want nothing but to hear everything from you. As your leading reproductive health doctors, we want every detail you can provide us. For anyone whose stomach flops as soon as they sit down in the doctor’s office, there […]
What’s Included in an Annual Gynecological Exam?
If you’ve never been to the gynecologist, the thought of scheduling an appointment with an OB-GYN can fill you with anxiousness. After all, he or she will be examining the most private portion of your body. However, taking care of your reproductive health is crucial. And while a gynecologist can provide you with information about […]