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Perimenopause

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Perimenopause

What is perimenopause? It is the time leading up to menopause (when you have not had your period for twelve months). During perimenopause, your body starts making less of certain hormones (estrogen and progesterone), and you begin to lose the ability to become pregnant. How long does perimenopause last? It varies. Women normally go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. Many women experience menopause around age 51. However, perimenopause can start as early as age 35. It can last just a few months or a few years. There is no way to tell in advance how long it will last OR how long it will take you to go through it. I’ve been depressed in the past. Will this affect when I start going... [Read more]


Pregnancy Information

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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Information DANGER SIGNS CALL US IMMEDIATELY AT 772-288-2992 IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS: •         Any vaginal bleeding (unless small amt. after vaginal exam) •           Swelling of hands or face •           Blurring of vision •           Severe or continuous headaches •           Abdominal pains that don’t go away with heat and rest or a bowel movement •           Fever over 100 •           Persistent vomiting •           Pain or burning upon urination •           Absence of fetal movement for a 24 hour period late in pregnancy •           Sudden or slow escape of fluid from the vagina  EMOTIONAL CHANGES Hormonal changes in your body cause you to feel happy one minute then in tears the next. There are a lot of issues that tend to cause... [Read more]