Perimenopause Survival Guide for Husbands
A practical, compassionate guide for husbands to support their wives through perimenopause and protect their marriage, with help available at North Texas Vitality.
A practical, compassionate guide for husbands to support their wives through perimenopause and protect their marriage, with help available at North Texas Vitality.
“As an OB/GYN, I’m often asked about the best ways to maintain overall health. One of the most effective strategies I recommend to my patients is the incorporation of dietary supplements,” says Dr. Fliedner. Supplements are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other beneficial compounds that can support various bodily functions, from immune system health to energy production Read More
Are you frustrated with various attempts to lose weight despite trying various diets and exercise regimens? Perhaps you have found success only to watch the weight reappear almost magically overnight. Certainly not Disney magic. No overweight princesses there. As the hormone specialist in Flower Mound and Lewisville, Dr. Fliedner has helped patients who have struggled with yo-yo dieting or “weight Read More
Usually at a time when many women are experiencing some of the most challenging transitions in their life, such as caring for aging parents or preparing their children to go off to college, they are also physically dealing with the symptoms of menopause. As with most transitions, menopause can bring new challenges and concerns, but with a few simple changes Read More
We often think of hormonal pellets to help women improve menopausal symptoms such as sleeplessness, hot flashes, night sweats, and lack of libido, but did you know that pellets for women can help women prevent long-term degenerative diseases? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Hormone replacement therapy in young postmenopausal women is a safe and Read More
Most women tend to look away from what’s coming – menopause. We may think that it’s something older women deal with, but actually, it starts earlier than you may think during the transitional period called “perimenopause.” In this article we are going to fill you in on the details of perimenopause – the symptoms to look for and the treatments Read More
What Is Abnormal Bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a broad term that describes irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of blood flow. It occurs between a woman’s monthly periods or when she bleeds too long or her blood flow is extreme. In contrast, a normal menstrual flow typically lasts approximately five days and occurs Read More
As men and women age, they often shrug off the increasing health issues they deal with as simply a part of aging. Women may experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, irritability, anxiety or depression, bloating, and loss of libido. Men may experience fatigue, exhaustion or low energy, difficulty achieving or sustaining an erection, lack of mental clarity and difficulty Read More
One of the most important decisions a woman will make is choosing the best ob/gyn for herself. If you are like most women, the thought of revealing the most intimate parts of your body to a doctor is a bit intimidating. Yet, an ob/gyn can be a health partner that, if selected carefully, will advise you through life’s major events–the Read More
Are you tired of counting sheep? Along with hormone shifts, hot flashes, and excessive sweating, menopause often brings changes to sleep. If you struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, you are not alone. The National Sleep Foundation reported that as many as 61% of menopausal women struggle with insomnia. Although menopause serves as the unofficial welcome to middle age, Read More