MonaLisa Touch Open House: Thursday, November 16
Millions of women experience changes in their vaginal health that affect their personal lives. Now there’s a solution with the MonaLisa Touch!
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Burnsville Patients: Road Construction Update
Please be aware that the County Road 42 bridge over I-35W will be closed alternatively in each direction. April 17 – May 22: ALL westbound lanes will be closed. May 22 – June 21: ALL eastbound lanes will be closed. You can except delays and closures during this time and should find alternative routes. Proposed detours
Three Hour Glucose Instructions
Eat a regular diet the day before the test. Drink 1 glass of water before retiring the night before the test and drink one glass of water the morning of the test. DO NOT EAT THE MORNING OF THE TEST. YOU MUST BE FASTING FOR 10 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. No smoking 1-hour
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety: More Common Than You Know
Delivery of your newborn is one of the greatest events in your life, bringing on a flood of emotions. These emotions can be sadness or anger and you may not know if it’s normal to feel that way. Do you feel sad when you should be happy that you just had a baby? Do you
What You Need To Know About Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the type of tissue normally lining the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus and in places like the ovaries, bowel, bladder and pelvis. Endometriosis affects approximately one in 10 women who are of reproductive age, especially women in their 30s and 40s. Many women with endometriosis
Evaluation of Abnormal Pap Smears
What is a Pap Smear and why should I have one? A Papanicolaou Test (pap smear) is a test of a sample of cells taken from your cervix that are examined under a microscope. It is a way to find abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells on your cervix before they grow into a cervical cancer. This is
Take Back Your Pelvis: Common Ailments and Exercises to Combat Them
As individuals, we are more in tune with our bodies than anyone else, so feeling like we cannot control muscles or functions can be frustrating. Woman of all ages can have bothersome symptoms related to the muscles that make up the pelvic floor, the area surrounding the pelvis and its adjacent organs. From mild aches
Lifestyle Changes to Treat Perimenopause & Menopause Symptoms
Lifestyle changes are probably the most cost-effective way to improve many symptoms of menopause. But they can also be very challenging! Finding changes you can commit to and make gradually (or immediately) can be rewarding and make you feel healthier overall. Here is a list of some of the things you can do: 1. Eat
Thick in the Middle: Taking A Stand on Belly Fat in Menopause
Excess fat around the waist is common in women as they transition into menopause. Caused by a change in hormone levels during perimenopause and into menopause, body fat redistributes from your hips, thighs and buttocks to the abdomen. There are two types of belly fat. The fat we see is subcutaneous fat and the fat
Teen Body Image: Sculpting It Outside the Media
Being a teenager in this digital time is tough. The constant influence of technology is overwhelming and presents a set of problems that parents have a difficult time relating to. Here are some conversations to encourage girls to have a more wholesome, healthy opinion of themselves. The media is not an accurate portrayal of the
