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Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can develop in the uterus (womb) of women. They are made up of muscle tissue and can vary in size from very small to quite large. The exact cause isn't fully understood, but hormones like estrogen and progesterone seem to play a role. Genetic factors...

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Did you know that women are born with all of the eggs they will ever ovulate? Our fertility depends on the quantity, quality and lifespan of the eggs that we are born with. Our eggs also determine our hormone levels – the more quality eggs we have, the more balanced...

Women are complicated! I often explain to my patients that the female reproductive system is like a symphony. The brain acts as the conductor, and the uterus and ovaries follow a carefully crafted “tune” of changing hormones each month. Just like a piece of music, the melody, tune, and tempo...

Romance movies usually end with a perfectly timed, perfectly executed kiss.  But did you know that those perfect kisses are often choreographed in advance like a fight scene or a dance?  The person responsible is called an Intimacy Coordinator.   In real life, no one waits for an appointment with...

Driving home on a rainy Atlanta night as the temperatures slid toward freezing, my mind turned to visions of home and ... groceries.  I asked myself: should I stop for supplies on the way home?  Most of us prepare for storms and special occasions by gathering provisions, planning meals and...