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Why You Shouldn't Ignore Chronic Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can be a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Safe, effective treatments can reduce today’s symptoms and prevent other symptoms from developing in the future.
Oct 1st, 2022

5 Practical Ways to Maintain Your Bone Health
As you age, your bones may lose density and become thinner. By taking some important steps, though, you can make changes that help maintain bone mass and protect you from osteoporosis and bone breaks.
Sep 1st, 2022

Why Older Women Are at Risk for Recurrent UTIs
Older women not only have a greater chance of developing a UTI, but they are also more likely than younger women to have recurrent UTIs. Learn about why this happens, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Jul 1st, 2022

The Role of the Thyroid in Women's Health
Although it’s a tiny organ, your thyroid can have an oversized impact on your health. Learn about some of the ways that a thyroid disorder could affect you, your periods, your fertility, and your quality of life.
Jun 1st, 2022

Benefits of a Diaphragm for Birth Control
Many women choose a diaphragm for birth control because it offers pregnancy protection without hormones. Learn about some of the other factors to keep in mind when considering the diaphragm.
Mar 1st, 2022

5 Reasons to Schedule a Well-Woman Exam
Sure, you see your healthcare provider when you’re sick, but you should also see them when you’re well. Learn about a few of the many ways a yearly well-woman visit can benefit your health.
Feb 1st, 2022

How Long Do Menopause Symptoms Last?
Brace yourself: Menopause symptoms can last for anywhere from a few months to many years. Fortunately, various types of treatments – both medical and non-medical – can provide needed relief.
Jan 1st, 2022

What to Expect During 3D and 4D Ultrasounds
Ultrasound imaging allows your provider to safely see inside your body. And if you’re pregnant, it shows images of your baby in amazing detail. Learn about what ultrasound testing could tell you.
Dec 1st, 2021

How to Lower Your Risk for Osteoporosis
Bone thinning causes half of all women to break a bone. Fortunately, you can reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis by making some simple changes. Find out how to start protecting your bones.
Nov 1st, 2021

5 Urinary Incontinence Symptoms to Take Seriously
If you’re having symptoms of urinary incontinence, you may be tempted to remain silent. But it’s important to tell your provider about them, so you can get the care and treatment you need.
Oct 1st, 2021

Is Vaginal Dryness a Normal Part of Aging?
Vaginal dryness is an unfortunate part of aging for many women. Fortunately, a variety of treatments, including gentle laser therapy, can alleviate dryness and other frustrating symptoms.
Sep 1st, 2021

How to Prepare for Your Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a safe, effective way for your provider to look inside your uterus for problems that could be causing heavy bleeding or other symptoms. Here’s what you can do to get ready for this procedure.
Aug 4th, 2021

Ultrasounds Are Useful for These Reasons
Ultrasound testing offers your provider a safe, effective, radiation-free way to evaluate and diagnose gynecological conditions or to check on your health and your baby’s growth during pregnancy.
Jul 25th, 2021

Have You Had a DEXA Scan?
If you haven’t had a DEXA scan, you may need one. DEXA scans check for adequate bone density and can catch and treat bone weakness early, before it leads to potentially debilitating bone fractures.
Jun 15th, 2021

How Often Should I Get a Pap Smear?
Confused about when to get a Pap smear? Wondering why Pap smears are recommended? Learn more about this critical screening test and the Pap smear schedule for women of all ages.
May 5th, 2021

How to Get Your Menopause Symptoms Under Control
Are you experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other menopausal symptoms? A variety of effective treatments could help ease your discomfort and restore your quality of life.
Mar 4th, 2021

The Benefits of Myriad myRisk
Genetic testing for hereditary cancer can tell you if you have an elevated risk of eight common types of cancer. Learn about the benefits of getting tested with the Myriad myRisk genetic cancer test.
Feb 11th, 2021

Learning Your Birth Control Options
Today’s women have many birth control options, but which is the right one for you? Learn about how the advantages, effectiveness, and potential side effects of various methods can impact your choice.
Jan 1st, 2021

What Happens During a Colposcopy?
If your Pap smear finds abnormal cells, your provider may recommend a colposcopy. This test takes a closer look at your cervical cells. Find out what to expect during and after this important procedure.
Dec 2nd, 2020

Benefits of an IUD
If you’re looking for a safe, dependable birth control method that provides years of highly effective, reversible pregnancy protection, an IUD may be the right choice for you.
Nov 8th, 2020

Do Periods Change During Perimenopause?
Longer periods. Shorter periods. More frequent periods. Spotting and bleeding between periods. You name it, it can happen during perimenopause. Learn what to expect and why periods change during this time.
Oct 4th, 2020

How to Know if You're at High Risk for Cancer
Certain health conditions, lifestyle choices, family health patterns, and genetic mutations may increase your risk of developing various kinds of cancer. Find out how we help you understand your personal cancer risk.
Sep 21st, 2020

5 Habits to Prevent Premature Wrinkles
Premature wrinkles can make you look far older than you feel. But you can start protecting your skin today. Adopting these five powerful daily habits can significantly reduce your risk of premature wrinkles.
Aug 21st, 2020

Are You a Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
Tired of shaving, waxing, and plucking? Wondering whether you are a good candidate for laser hair removal? Learn about the types of unwanted hair that respond best to laser hair removal treatment.
Jul 29th, 2020

5 Foods That Promote Vaginal Health
Maintaining good vaginal health contributes to an enjoyable sex life and healthy pregnancies. Eating a nutritious diet, including these five important foods, can help protect your vagina.
May 4th, 2020

Is Genetic Testing Right For You?
Worried about your risk of developing certain types of cancer? Genetic testing with the Myriad myRISK™ hereditary cancer test can help you worry less and make choices that could lower your risk.
Nov 1st, 2019

How Menopause Affects Your Mental Health
Hormone fluctuations during the years leading up to menopause can leave you feeling happy one minute and sad, irritated, or impatient the next. Learn how menopause can impact your mood and what you can do about it.
Oct 18th, 2019

My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal--What Now?
Just because your Pap smear finds abnormal cells doesn’t mean you have cervical cancer. But it does mean that more testing is needed. Learn more about what happens after receiving abnormal Pap smear results.
Aug 15th, 2019

What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis strikes millions of women in the US and leads to broken bones, pain, and disability. By learning the facts about osteoporosis and taking some important steps now, you can help protect your bones.
Jul 22nd, 2019

3 Amazing Benefits of Laser Hair Removal with Harmony XL
If you’re looking for a safe, simple, effective way to eliminate unwanted hair for good, consider laser hair removal with the Harmony XL system, performed by the aesthetic experts at Associates in Women’s Health in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mar 11th, 2019

Achieving a More Youthful Appearance with ClearLIft
If you’re tired of wrinkles, age spots, and other age-related skin imperfections, consider gentle treatment with ClearLift laser technology. This painless procedure delivers younger-looking skin with no downtime.
Feb 12th, 2019

How NovaSure Can Help With Abnormal Bleeding
If you suffer from major menstrual bleeding, your periods last longer than seven days, or you miss out on important activities because of heavy periods, treatment with NovaSure could change your life.
Jan 14th, 2019

What You Need to Know About HPV
Knowing the facts about HPV -- how it spreads, what health conditions it can cause, when to receive the HPV vaccine, and how to be tested for HPV cancers -- can help protect you from this common sexually transmitted infection.
Sep 14th, 2018

10 Tips for Managing Summer Heat and Menopause
If you’re feeling the heat of menopause symptoms, it’s time to chill out and relax. Your care providers at Associates in Women’s Health Cincinnati have 10 cool ways to manage your menopause symptoms this summer.
Aug 20th, 2018

How to Prevent Summer Pregnancy Skincare Issues
The warm temperatures and hot summer sun can cause pregnancy-related skincare issues to flare up. But by following a few simple steps, you can keep cool and help prevent skincare problems from interfering with your summer fun.
Jul 9th, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About MonaLisa Touch

At least 50% of post-menopausal women experience vaginal discomfort and painful intimacy due to changes in their estrogen levels. But MonaLisa Touch® therapy can gently restore your vaginal health in less than five minutes — without pain or downtime.
May 15th, 2018

Five Benefits of Eliminating Wrinkles with ClearLift
Laser technology has improved significantly in recent years. Nonablative laser technology allows doctors to provide skin resurfacing, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles, in as little as 20-25 minutes, and without pain or down time.
Apr 10th, 2018

Understanding the 4 Types of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids affect many women during their childbearing years. Here’s information about the four types of uterine fibroids, along with treatment options for women with fibroids.
Nov 9th, 2018

Receiving Aesthetic and Wellness Services in Cincinnati
Associates in Women’s Health (AIWH) is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and provides both medical and aesthetic services. Established in the 1960s, AIWH has four gynecologists: Dr. Ellen W. Feld, Dr. Lisa Gennari, Dr. Preeti Ghatora, and Dr. Rick Valido.
Nov 6th, 2017

Get Smoother Skin with Laser Hair Removal
Maintaining a flawless and smooth look can be difficult and time consuming if you resort to shaving or waxing your skin. When you want permanent results and better results, you may consider laser hair removal.
Aug 7th, 2017

Treatment Options for Female Incontinence
Although both men and women suffer from incontinence, women tend to experience it more than men. This is because of issues regarding menopause, strain on the bladder from pregnancy, childbirth and the way the female urinary tract is arranged.
Mar 6th, 2017

Why Do Acne Scars Develop?
Scars form on the skin as part of the natural healing process of wounds that spread to the dermis, which is the middle layer of the three layers of skin.
Dec 5th, 2016

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop within the ovaries. It develops in about one out of 75 women in the US, and it is the fifth most lethal cancer in women between the ages of 35 and 74.
Nov 7th, 2016

Common Causes of a Yeast Infection
A yeast infection, or candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast genus Candida, with C. albicans being the most common culprit.
Apr 4th, 2016

Benefits of Myriad MyRisk™ Testing
An estimated 5 to 10% of all cases of cancer are believed to be inherited. What is actually inherited isn’t the cancer; instead, a mutated gene...
Dec 7th, 2015

AFT Skin Resurfacing for Wrinkles, Rosacea and More
Unlike a laser, AFT uses a broad range of light wavelengths to deliver energy to the skin to treat fine lines, liver spots, discolorations, spider veins, and rosacea. AFT is a type of intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
Jun 1st, 2015

The Benefits of FemiLift
Most people who are concerned about the effects of the aging process on our skin and bodies have heard of collagen.
Apr 6th, 2015

Benefits of YAG Laser Acne Treatments
These days, many people are looking for safe, non-invasive procedures that they can utilize to rid themselves of unwanted acne and the scars it leaves behind.
Feb 2nd, 2015

The Benefits of ClearLift
While there are a variety of anti-aging treatments on the market, many of them are painful or even dangerous.
Dec 8th, 2014