Bone Density Loss & Osteoporosis – The Silent Mobility Thief? In February, the New York Times published an interesting article, ‘A Perfect Storm For broken Bones’, authored by Jane E. Brody, in their health section that discusses the factors that are brewing for aging Americans in the United States that may lead to more broken
Read More...You may have heard about bone density testing or scanning but how do you know if it’s a test you need? For women, when our estrogen levels decrease as we age, bone reabsorption begins to outpace the formation of new bone, which can lead to Osteoporosis. At The Woman’s Group, we offer the DEXA scan
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Even though pelvic floor disorders affect 50% of women, many find the subject too embarrassing to talk about. No one has to suffer in silence. Dr. Carmen Peden says there is help available at The Woman’s Group in Tampa.
Read More...The Top Five Menopause Myths Myth #1: Menopause begins at 50. Menopause begins at 50…or at 42…or 36…or 56. It really is different for every woman. The average woman begins menopause at 51, but you may start your transition anywhere from your 30’s to your 50’s. Menopause is technically defined as the absence of a
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The Woman’s Group physicians can talk with you about the right pharmaceutical grade supplements to improve your overall health. When it comes to nutritional supplements, the quality of ingredients, the formulation and the particle size are all key factors. The Woman’s Group doctors have researched pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplement products and have found two brands that
Read More...With a groundbreaking new non-invasive laser option, women can reduce incontinence and increase sexual pleasure with an in-office FemiLift vaginal rejuvenation procedure, at The Woman’s Group. FemiLift has now been featured in a television segment of The Doctors! After childbirth and also during the normal aging process, many women experience some changes in the vaginal
Read More...When does menopause begin? A woman is said to have reached menopause when she has not had a period for a full year. The average age of menopause is 51, but can be earlier or later in some families of women. Menopause is preceded by a transition period called perimenopause, which lasts from three to
Read More...Most women aren’t aware that osteoporosis is a silent condition that can accelerate after menopause and can cause back pain, curvature of the spine, and loss of height. In worse cases, it can cause hip or vertebral fracture, that can lead to limited mobility, pneumonia and even death. Women can be predisposed to osteoporosis due
Read More...In the wake of the Women’s Health Initiative 2002, many women and health experts continue to struggle with hormone replacement therapy. The trial was stopped early in 2002, because hormone users had a higher risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. Though the added risks were small, many women and their physicians
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