by Barbara Anne Hessel MD | Oct 1, 2020 | Women's Health
Nearly 5 million American women suffer from endometriosis. As the third leading cause of all female-related hospitalizations and infertility, endometriosis can disrupt a woman’s daily life and negatively affect both her physical and mental health. The most common symptoms associated with endometriosis include abdominal pain, painful menstrual cramps, heavy periods, bleeding or spotting between cycles and infertility. Study estimates claim that 30%-40% of women diagnosed with endometriosis will struggle with conception and fertility issues. (more…)
by Barbara Anne Hessel MD | Oct 1, 2020 | General Health
Protecting your body from preventable conditions is an easy way to maintain and keep your body running its best for many years to come. Eating right, exercising and taking steps to maintain an active body and mind are obvious—but behind the scenes are some key nutrients that are often overlooked and sometimes dismissed by many women—vitamins. And not just a multi-vitamin, but another key player that can hold the answer to many medical conditions that most commonly affect the female population. (more…)
by Barbara Anne Hessel MD | Sep 19, 2011 | Women's Health
This is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month—and even though there’s never a great time to talk about the dreaded “c” word (cancer), it is awareness that helps regular women just like you detect changes within their own bodies. When you know something just isn’t right and you can’t quite put your finger on it, never hesitate to see your doctor. That said, the elusive ovarian cancer often doesn’t present with symptoms until most cases are far advanced, which can really drop your chances of being cured. That’s what makes the face of this female-only cancer so dangerous. So learn to never take any symptom lightly and press on until you find the answers. (more…)
Nearly 5 million American women suffer from endometriosis. As the third leading cause of all female-related hospitalizations and infertility, endometriosis can disrupt a woman’s daily life and negatively affect both her physical and mental health. The most common symptoms associated with endometriosis include abdominal pain, painful menstrual cramps, heavy periods, bleeding or spotting between cycles and infertility. Study estimates claim that 30%-40% of women diagnosed with endometriosis will struggle with conception and fertility issues. (more…)
