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The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) wants you to have a fun memory reminder that September is National Menopause Awareness Month! 

Tie a string on your finger to remind you to find out about the latest research, treatment options, and information about menopause.  Just go to the NAMS website at:  www.menopause.org to:

  • learn about how you can best manage your menopause symptoms
  • subscribe to the FREE monthly e-newsletter
  • support menopause research and information for ALL WOMEN!

IS IT MENOPAUSE or IS IT AGING?

In a recent survey conducted by NAMS, 51% of respondents said that they think memory loss is due to menopause.  Actually, research has not uncovered any connection between hormonal changes at menopause and memory loss.  It may be funny to use a string to prompt your memory, and women make lots of jokes about "menopausal moments", but good health choices during menopause can help you keep smiling throughout your lifetime.

 

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PERIODS!   

You do not need to live with heavy periods and the limitations they cause. One in five women suffer from heavy periods, causing them to limit their activities and lifestyles. Many options are available to provide relief, including drug therapy, minimally invasive treatments, or a hysterectomy. We now offer a safe and effective treatment in the safety and convenience of our office. Her Option® Cryoablation Therapy, a natural choice for women who are looking for an alternative to a hysterectomy. Her Option® reduces or completely eliminates menstrual periods in most women. There are many reasons that women choose Her Option®:

  • High success rate in reducing bleeding with no incisions
  • No need to remove the uterus or to disrupt the natural hormones
  • The treatment can be performed in the comfort of the doctor’s office – saving both time and money
  • One single treatment is all that should be required

Join other women who have had Her Option® Cryoablation Therapy in our office and once again enjoy an active lifestyle with your family and friends. If you are interested in discussing this with your physician, call or go online at www.scwhobgyn.com to schedule an appointment.

BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS – IS ESSURE RIGHT FOR ME?

 

The Essure procedure can be the right choice for you if you are sure you don’t want to have any children in the future and ANY of these statements apply to you:

  • I am tired of waiting for my partner to have a vasectomy
  • I don’t want surgery that involves incisions which would result in a recovery that takes days out of my busy schedule.
  • I want a birth control that is permanent because I want spontaneity in my sexual relationship.
  • I don’t want to have to remember to take or use temporary methods of birth control.
  • I want birth control that does not contain hormones.
  • I don’t want to worry about an unexpected pregnancy.
  • I want a birth control that does not leave scars.
  • My doctor has told me that I am not a candidate for a traditional tubal ligation.
  • I have a chronic disease or condition (such as diabetes or cancer) and I should not take an unnecessary risk of incisions or general anesthesia.
  • I am overweight or very thin and surgery is risky for me.
  • I am considering an endometrial ablation to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • I have been on temporary birth control for an extended period of time and I am concerned about the long term effects of hormones on my body.
  • I am concerned about the risks of general anesthesia.

The Essure procedure is a method of permanent birth control (also knows as sterilization) for women. Unlike tubal ligation and vasectomy, the Essure procedure does not involve cutting into the body. Tons of thousands of Essure procedures have been performed worldwide since 1998. This procedure is covered by most health insurance plans.

What Are The Benefits of Essure?

  • 99.80% effective (based on 4 years of clinical data)
  • Covered by most health insurance plans
  • No cutting into the body
  • Quick return to normal activities
  • Performed in a doctor’s office with the need for minimal anesthesia
  • Hormone free
  • Confirmation test gives you peace of mind

If you are ready for permanent birth control and find the benefits attractive, you can visit the Essure web site at www.essure.com to learn more about the procedure. Call or visit our website at www.scwhobgyn.com to schedule an appointment to discuss this option with your doctor.