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If you’re considering the O-Shot® to help with urine leakage, enhance sexual wellness, or rejuvenate sensitive tissue, you may be curious about what the appointment will entail. The O-Shot® is a straightforward, minimally invasive procedure that uses PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) from your own blood to promote natural healing and tissue...

Urine leakage, especially for women, is a common but often frustrating condition. Many women find themselves dealing with unexpected leaks when they laugh, sneeze, exercise, or even just move suddenly. Traditional options for managing urinary incontinence can be limited, with many women finding that lifestyle adjustments, exercises, or medication only...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

What is female orgasmic disorder? Of the several types of sexual dysfunction, difficult orgasm or female orgasmic disorder may be the least favored by women.  Female orgasmic disorder is “persistent or recurrent delay in or absence of orgasm following sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation” (Bradford 2021), to the point...

DON'TS -  These things have not been shown the reverse menopausal belly and may work against you: Increasing only aerobic exercise. While general activity is important (300 min of moderate activity per week), it’s important to build muscle to aid with fat loss. Starvation.  Your body needs energy to function,...

How do you know if your estrogen or testosterone level is low? Look for these signs and symptoms which are common during menopause: Tired all the time or mid-day slumps.  Lack of energy can be related to both low estrogen and low testosterone levels. Mood swings.  If you ever had...

It’s not in your head (no pun intended) and you are not alone. I’m Dr. Kirstie Cunningham. I’ve had COVID and relapses. I also know how distressing it is when every stroke of the comb or brush brings out clumps of long strands of hair which end up in the...

What is testosterone? Testosterone is the “male hormone”.  Produced by both males and females, men usually have much higher levels of testosterone compared to women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that is important for overall health. Testosterone is produced mostly in the testes but also in the adrenal glands.  ...

What is decreased libido? Decreased libido is a decrease in sexual desire. This subject falls into the category of female sexual dysfunction which takes different forms, including lack of sexual desire, impaired arousal, inability to achieve orgasm, or pain with sexual activity.  Sexual dysfunction may be a lifelong problem or...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFERTILITY National Infertility Awareness Week April 21 - April 27, 2019   About Infertility Infertility is defined as a couple failing to become pregnant after 1 year of attempting every month or a woman becoming pregnant but not having the ability to maintain pregnancy...

ORAL CONTRACEPTION (BIRTH CONTROL PILLS)   What are the birth control options? Options include oral contraceptive pills (birth control pills or OCPs), skin patch or vaginal ring. For lower maintenance, there is the Depo Provera injection or an implant under the skin (Nexplanon).  Last but not least, there are also...

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)   What is it? Pelvic inflammatory disease also known as PID, is an infection of the female reproductive tract. The infection starts in the cervix and can travel up to the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. What causes it? Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)...

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)Are my periods too heavy?Heavy menstrual bleeding, also known as menorrhagia, is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common but not normal. How do I tell if my periods are too heavy? Menstrual bleeding is considered heavy...

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause changes in the cervical cells that lead to cervical cancer.  There are many strains of HPV. A “high-risk” strain or high-risk HPV is the most concerning because these are the strains that have the higher likelihood of affecting...

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses. High-risk HPV infections are spread simply by having unprotected sexual intercourse. The risk of contracting high-risk HPV infection increases with the number of sexual partners. Persons with recent new partners have a greater risk of contracting HPV, compared to persons...

Emergency Contraception Plan B is the most widely known pill form of emergency contraception. It consists of only progestin. Plan B contains two pills that taken twelve hours apart. Alternatively, Plan B One Step is taken as single dose. The two regimens are equally effective. It is important to remember that...

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are approved for treatment of acne.  A few of them even have FDA approval for acne treatment. If there is a noticeable cyclic activity to acne breakouts, such as right before the start of the menstrual cycle, then hormones may be contributing to the acne. Androgens, “the...

NuvaRingNuvaRing is a combined estrogen-progestin hormonal contraception that takes the form of a clear, flexible ring. It is inserted into the vagina and placed for three weeks and then removed for one week. NuvaRing is available in one size only and does not need to be fitted. Insertion can be...

Condoms are barrier devices used to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. A secondary benefit of condoms is pregnancy prevention. However, condoms should not be the only method of pregnancy prevention because condoms do break. The two types of condoms that are available are male condoms and female condoms. A male condom is a...

Whether you a teen considering contraceptive options or a parent wanting an option that is "user-proof" for your teen daughter, the IUD is a great choice.  The IUD is a T-shaped flexible plastic device that is inserted into the uterine cavity. There are three reasons why the IUD is such...