Dr. Irene Wahba, of The Woman’s Group, discusses menopause; when it hits, the changes to expect, and hormone replacement therapy. Listen to Dr. Wahba’s Menpause Podcast on BayCare HealthChat or read the transcription at this link: Dr. Irene Wahba Discusses Menopause Podcast BayCare HealthChat™ is the official podcast series of BayCare, St. Joseph’s Hospitals, and
Read More...Loss of bladder control is NOT a normal part of aging, and we help women of all ages feel secure in addressing their most intimate concerns. The Woman’s Group Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive, customized plan to meet your individual pelvic health issues. Wondering if you need our Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program? Ask
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
Read More...Finding out that you need surgery can be unsettling. Discussing all surgical options with your doctor is an important step in understanding what is right for you. Your doctor may recommend a less invasive, robotic surgery as one of your options to treat fibroid tumors (non-cancerous growths in the uterine wall), endometriosis (non-cancerous growths of
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...What’s worse than getting your period every month? Not getting it or not being able to predict its arrival! Ask any woman whose period comes at random times, and she will confirm how difficult it is to plan life around an irregular menstrual cycle. What can cause this? This blog post will discuss some of
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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