Do you sometimes feel a strong urge to urinate but can’t make it to the bathroom? When you go to a new place do you find yourself looking for the nearest public restroom? Are you familiar with every public bathroom in Delaware? If so, you might have a combination of conditions of the bladder known as urinary urge incontinence/overactive bladder.

Hot flashes, power surges, night sweats – this decrease in a woman’s tolerance of surrounding temperature changes is the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause. If you’ve ever had a hot flash, there’s no mistaking the sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. Hot flashes occur in more than two-thirds of women during perimenopause and almost all women with induced menopause or premature menopause.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common reason women see their doctors. Abnormal bleeding can occur at any age of life and has many causes – some are easily treated, while others are more serious. As we discussed in the last issue,there are many causes for abnormal uterine bleeding –that’s why a thorough patient history by your health care provider is the first step in evaluating this problem.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common reason women see their doctors. Abnormal bleeding can occur at any age of life and has many causes – some are easily treated, while others are more serious. Women should consult with their health care providers if ever they have bleeding concerns.

Do you sometimes feel a strong urge to urinate but can’t make it to the bathroom? When you go to a new place do you find yourself looking for the nearest public restroom? Are you familiar with every public bathroom in Delaware? If so, you might have a combination of conditions of the bladder known as urinary urge incontinence/overactive bladder.

Hot flashes, power surges, night sweats – this decrease in a woman’s tolerance of surrounding temperature changes is the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause. If you’ve ever had a hot flash, there’s no mistaking the sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. Hot flashes occur in more than two-thirds of women during perimenopause and almost all women with induced menopause or premature menopause.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common reason women see their doctors. Abnormal bleeding can occur at any age of life and has many causes – some are easily treated, while others are more serious. As we discussed in the last issue, there are many causes for abnormal uterine bleeding – that’s why a thorough patient history by your health care provider is the first step in evaluating this problem. Your care provider will ask about the changes that are occurring, how long the changes have taken place and what other symptoms you may be experiencing. They may also ask about you medical and surgical history, family history, pregnancy history, sexual history and any possible use of drugs, including tobacco.