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Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy After a Hysterectomy

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A hysterectomy is an unnatural jolt into menopause. It is very different from natural menopause which occurs on its own and at its own pace. Natural menopause slowly reduces the hormone estrogen whereas a hysterectomy, especially one in which the ovaries are removed, curtails estrogen immediately. This is a game changer for women. Let’s learn more about surgical menopause and the importance of hormone replacement therapy after a hysterectomy.

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Pregnancy Complications: Causes, Symptoms, and Care

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Pregnancy is a wondrous time filled with hopes, dreams, and love. It can also be a time of anxiety if complications interrupt all the positive vibes. Every woman needs to be aware of what problems can occur throughout those nine months. Just as important is to know how to deal with pregnancy complications including causes, symptoms, and care.

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How to Manage Vaginal Dryness

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A decrease in estrogen is one of the main reasons for vaginal dryness, although there are other reasons as well. It can occur at any time in a woman’s life, but is noticed especially during menopause. It makes sexual intercourse uncomfortable and even impossible. Let’s learn about how to manage vaginal dryness and the reasons why this occurs.

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Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Your New Baby

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Are you feeling all the last trimester feels? Other than feeling uncomfortable, like you’ve swallowed a watermelon, your feelings may be all over the map. Maybe excitement as the time draws closer to meet your little bundle? Possibly some overwhelm as you think about all the preparation left to do to welcome your baby? Perhaps even some nerves to think about the birth?

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Things That Can Cause an Abnormal Pap Smear

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Women routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed, if there is anything out of the ordinary, Capital Women’s Care may call to inform you the test was abnormal and discuss next steps. No need to fret, let’s go through some common causes of an abnormal Pap smear.

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Uterine Polyps vs Fibroids: What’s The Difference?

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Women who have either uterine polyps or fibroids can be asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms. They can go through life oblivious to these conditions unless they begin to have certain symptoms, and that is usually when there is a diagnosis. Uterine polyps vs fibroids: what’s the difference?

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The Many Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

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Gone are the days of the old-fashioned hysterectomy with a large incision and many weeks of recovery. We have come a long way. Today there is a simpler and much less invasive technique to having a hysterectomy. Capital Women’s Care has a partner, and it’s a robot. Keep reading to learn about the many benefits of robotic-assisted hysterectomy.

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