Photo by Ben White on Unsplash Urinary incontinence is a common problem that many women experience, particularly after childbirth or menopause.  According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, about 25% of young women, 44-57% of middle-aged and postmenopausal women, and up to 75% of older women experience urinary incontinence. It can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition, causing many women to feel self-conscious and avoid social situations. Fortunately, there is a solution called Laparoscopic Burch surgery that can help elim ..read more

Photo by Sweet Life on Unsplash Endometriosis and diabetes are two distinct health conditions that affect millions of women worldwide. While they may seem unrelated, recent research suggests that there might be a connection between the two. Women with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing endometriosis, and those with endometriosis may be more susceptible to diabetes. Women dealing with both conditions should consider diet and lifestyle interventions that can help manage their health effectively. Understanding Diabetes and Endometriosis Before delving into diet and lifes ..read more

Photo by Janko Ferlic on Unsplash For couples with dreams of parenthood, the journey can sometimes be complicated by the challenge of infertility. While in vitro fertilization (IVF) can provide hope, it's essential to emphasize the importance of identifying the underlying causes of infertility before embarking on any infertility treatment journey. Understanding the Complexity of infertility Infertility is a multifaceted interplay of biological, physiological, and emotional factors. Often, couples grappling with infertility rush to consider treatments like IVF without realizing that infertili ..read more

Photo by Mor Shani on Unsplash Living with endometriosis can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. The pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can take a toll on you. That's why self-care is crucial for managing the condition and promoting balance and overall well-being. There are a range of self-care strategies tailored specifically for individuals dealing with endometriosis. From pain management to relaxation techniques and improving sleep, let's look closer at some nurturing practices that can make a difference in your life. 1. Managing Pain Dealing with pain is a significant aspect ..read more

Dr. Rami Kaldas offers his thoughts on how to find answers for ongoing health struggles. At the Kaldas Center, we routinely help women who've spent years dealing with unresolved health challenges. From infertility to painful periods, PCOS, endometriosis and more, it's common for women to suffer unnecessarily from misdiagnosis. But you can break that pattern. Watch Dr. Kaldas explain how to get started. Video Transcript Dr. Rami Kaldas: Become your own advocates and don't feel guilty about seeking help where help can be found because a lot of people delay and delay and delay because they don't ..read more

In the third of three installments on overcoming infertility, watch Dr. Rami Kaldas explain why IVF might be your least effective yet most expensive way to treat infertility. IVF, or in vitro fertilization, involves retrieving eggs from a woman's ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm. This fertilized egg, known as an embryo, can be frozen for storage or transferred to a woman's uterus. IVF is invasive and expensive, so it's worth taking some time to get a correct diagnosis for your infertility before embarking on an IVF cycle. Because the fact is, often, you don't even need IVF. Wa ..read more

In the second of three installments on overcoming infertility, watch Dr. Rami Kaldas discuss Clomid and why it might not be right for you. Clomid is a popular and often the first potential treatment offered to patients dealing with infertility. Primary care physicians and OB-GYNs often prescribe it before referring patients to a fertility specialist. But the thing is, Clomid impacts ovulation. If you're struggling to get pregnant for any other reason, it's not likely to help you, which is why you should figure out what you're facing before pursuing any specific treatment, even Clomid. Watch Dr ..read more

In the first of three installments on overcoming infertility, watch Dr. Rami Kaldas delve into why it’s so important to discover the root cause of infertility before pursuing any kind of treatment whether it be Clomid, IVF, or a surgical solution. Explore more fertility topics here. Video Transcript Dr. Rami Kaldas: When a couple comes to us and they're having fertility challenges one of the things that we really insist on is to actually figure out why. A lot of the time when people have been trying to become pregnant and they've not been successful they'll end up getting medications from d ..read more

Chances are, you know what the thyroid is. You might even know a little bit about what it does. But you likely have no idea how much of an impact thyroid dysfunction can have on your health. Since it's Thyroid Awareness Month, we thought it might be a good time to share some information to increase your knowledge of thyroid dysfunction. First of all, let's define thyroid dysfunction. We go into more detail in an earlier blog post, but the short version is your thyroid regulates your body's metabolism and plays a significant role in your endocrine system – the system that encomp ..read more

September is a big month for women's health. Not only is it PCOS Awareness Month, but September 30th is National Women's Health and Fitness Day. So, in the interest of efficiency and helping you get back to a normal life as quickly as possible (which is kind of our thing), we thought we'd talk about a topic that addresses PCOS and women's health - cycle syncing. What is cycle syncing? "Cycle syncing" is a term coined and trademarked by Alisa Vitti, Functional Nutritionist, HHC, AADP. Vitti founded the FloLiving Hormone Center and first described the concept in her book, WomanCo ..read more