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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Mar 17th, 2021

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...

4 Tummy -slimming Techniques for New Moms Jan 18th, 2021

4 Tummy-slimming Techniques for New Moms By: Staci Benoit 1. Be mindful of snacking! New moms typically report that they have difficulty getting time to themselves. Sticking to a 3 meal a day schedule can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to tame a toddler. Less structured eating habits are...

Post-Partum Urinary Incontinence Jan 17th, 2021

Post-Partum Urinary Incontinence By: Zara Salman Incontinence is any bowel or bladder activity that results in lifestyle alterations, emotional changes or feelings of discomfort. Women usually get incontinence during pregnancy as the baby compresses the bladder. Childbirth places a lot of stress on the vaginal canal and pelvic floor muscles...

There is Hope Jan 17th, 2021

INTRODUCTION According to the National Institutes of Health, a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services, most of the women living in the United States will develop uterine fibroids during their lifetime. Up to 70% of women of European descent experience fibroids by age 50. The estimates rise...

What to Expect During a Retropubic Sling Procedure Feb 5th, 2020

You may find the problem embarrassing, but urinary incontinence is common in women. In fact, women are two times more likely to have difficulty controlling their bladders than men, according to the Office on Women’s Health. Why are women more prone to this embarrassing symptom? Your reproductive organs. Pregnancy, childbirth,...

What’s the Difference Between Stress Incontinence and Urge Incontinence? Jan 2nd, 2020

Incontinence is one of the most common women’s health issues that no one wants to talk about. Over 40% of women over the age of 65 have some degree of incontinence, but that doesn’t mean it’s an inevitable part of aging. In most cases, if you talk to your trusted...

I Leak When I Laugh — Could BTL Emsella™ Help Me? Dec 1st, 2019

Women of all ages in Oak Park and North Riverside, Illinois, trust Dr. Lyndon Taylor of Healthcare for Women to help them with all their OB/GYN needs. But that’s not all. Some of our patients have urinary incontinence (aka bladder leakage). You know what we’re talking about. One minute you’re...

What Every Woman Should Know About Urinary Incontinence Slings Nov 1st, 2019

Do you have a problem with urine leaking through your underwear every time you cough, laugh, exercise, or get out of a car? Are you wearing pads so urine won’t stain your clothes and cause embarrassing situations in public? When you reach this point, it’s time to get help.  If...

Are Fibroids Normal (And What Can I Do About Them)? Oct 7th, 2019

You may be living with fibroids and not even know it. Since fibroids can occur without symptoms, it’s difficult to determine how many women have this condition. These tumors can exist without symptoms in almost one in three women who develop them.  While fibroids can occur without discomfort, some women...

How Often Should I Get Tested for STDs? Sep 1st, 2019

Every year in the United States, an estimated 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted disease (STD) are diagnosed. By definition, anyone who’s sexually active can get an STD, so everyone who’s sexually active should also be tested for STDs at some point. Not every STD has outward symptoms, so...

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal—What Now? Aug 12th, 2019

Are your Pap smear results stressing you out? Although a Pap smear test is the best way to look for abnormalities that could indicate cervical cancer, pre-cancerous and cancerous cells are rarely found.  A Pap smear can detect many abnormalities, including local inflammation and a few sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia,...

3 Tips for Choosing a Birth Control That Fits With Your Lifestyle Jul 1st, 2019

Birth control comes in a dizzying array of choices these days, from condoms and birth control pills to implantable devices and even tubal ligation. While so many options can be overwhelming, considering these three critical aspects of contraception can help you find the best solution. Dr. Lyndon Taylor is a...

COEMIG: What Is It and How Does It Benefit You? Jun 1st, 2019

Anyone undergoing a gynecologic procedure obviously wants treatment from a top-notch doctor along with high-quality care, good patient safety, and a reasonable cost. The challenge is knowing how to find this physician. One good way is to look for the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (aka COEMIG) designation....

A Tubal Ligation Reversal Procedure is Possible for Women Who are Reconsidering Having Children May 9th, 2019

Tubal ligation also referred to as “having your tubes tied,” is a procedure where your fallopian tubes are surgically blocked to prevent pregnancy. But what do you do if you’ve had a tubal ligation and now want children? Is it reversible? It can be. At Healthcare for Women, we can...

How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help You Through Menopause Apr 5th, 2019

Menopause is a natural progression that’s part of a woman’s health. It marks the time when a woman reaches the end of her fertility and goes a solid 12 months without a period. But, you don’t have to suffer for those 12 months before you receive treatment Some women sail...

5 Things You Might Not Know About PCOS Mar 1st, 2019

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects 1 in every 10 women of childbearing age. Women with the condition experience an imbalance of their reproductive hormones, causing problems in the ovaries. It’s often characterized by many small cysts in or on your ovaries. When your ovaries are affected, so is your...

Infertility: How to Start the Process of Finding Answers Feb 1st, 2019

Are you and your partner struggling with infertility problems? Dr. Lyndon Taylor at Healthcare for Women wants you to know that you’re not alone. In fact, the Office on Women’s Health reports that about 10%, or 6.1 million, of women in the United States ages 15-44 struggle with infertility. While...

Why Getting Tested for STDs Is Always a Good Idea Jan 10th, 2019

Though the stigma of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) may make you shy about asking for a test, it’s most certainly a necessary part of good health. STDs can affect anyone—even virgins. Without testing, you may not know you even have a condition that can lead to complex health complications,...

6 Common Symptoms of Vaginal Prolapse Dec 17th, 2018

You may have never heard of vaginal prolapse, but it’s fairly common among women who have experienced multiple childbirths and women in menopause. What is vaginal prolapse? Your pelvic muscles are important; they hold the organs in your pelvis in place. If these muscles  weaken, they may no longer support...

When Do Fibroids Necessitate a Hysterectomy? Nov 30th, 2018

If you’re caught in a vicious cycle of painful periods because of uterine fibroids, you’ve likely exhausted every treatment avenue. While it may seem an extreme solution, a hysterectomy may be the only way out of the never-ending agony of problematic fibroids that are wreaking havoc on your life. Here...

BTL Emsella Treatment: The Non-Invasive Breakthrough Solution for Female Stress Incontinence Oct 31st, 2018

Urinary incontinence is that topic that no one wants to talk about even though many women experience it. The Urology Care Foundation estimates about one-third of the female population in this country are incontinent. There are a lot of different factors that can lead to incontinence, and many treatments are...

5 Reasons to Consider BioTE® Pellet Therapy Sep 13th, 2018

Your hormones are the vital chemical messengers in your body that coordinate important functions, such as fertility, metabolism, and growth. If your hormonal balance is thrown off, even by a little, it can significantly impact your entire body.A hormonal imbalance can develop for several reasons, but for many women, it’s...