Heavier prolonged menstrual bleeding; pain, pressure, or feeling of fullness in the pelvis, abdomen or lower back; frequent urination or constipation; pain during or bleeding after intercourse; infertility or miscarriage; and abnormally enlarged abdomen are some of the symptoms of uterine fibroids. Dr. Rafael Perez, Medical Director of the Center for Women and Infants at…...

Dr. Debra Kenward, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the Mona Lisa laser is a laser technology that creates little micro perforations in the vaginal mucosa triggering cells called fibroblasts, creating a layer of collagen. She adds the procedure takes five minutes, it’s done in the office, it’s painless and no anesthesia…...

Breast buds, hair growth under the arms and the pubic area are the most common body changes. Dr. Debra Kenward, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains if any teen doesn’t have those changes until she’s 14, she needs to visit the doctor...

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says it is hard to determine when a woman will get her menstrual cycle after a miscarriage. He also explains the studies have shown the earlier you try to get pregnant again,…...

In terms of length, women start worrying when their period lasts more than a week, because of the blood loss, especially if it’s a girl, because they star becoming anemic and symptomatic, affirms Dr. Alejandra Salazar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida. However, the specialist says at the beginning it’s normal if girls…...

During the menstruation cycle, 40 % of people experience problems, such as cramps, mood changes, breast pain, headache, acne and low back pain. Dr. Debra Kenward, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains during the cycle, hormone levels drop and also the brain chemistry changes...

Dr. Alejandra Salazar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, advises starting talking to girls before their period comes. She considers it’s important for them to know what they can expect and what those common symptoms of menstruation are such as bloating, bleeding, nausea or vomiting. She advises when girls are around age 10…...

Normal periods are usually between 25 and 35 days. From the beginning of one period to the beginning of the next is called “the cycle length”, explains Dr. Debra Kenward, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida. The expert advises visiting the specialist when the cycle is not following the rules. If the cycle…...