Gotlin OBGYN & Wellness

05/07/2019

Exploring Your Birth Control Options After Childbirth
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About six weeks after childbirth, you'll come back to Gotlin OBGYN & Wellness for your official postpartum checkup. Your OB/GYN will make sure you are healing, answer any questions you have, and discuss your birth control options. There are many birth control options for new moms, including breastfeeding mothers.

If you have questions or if you're ready to schedule your appointment, contact us via the link provided.

05/06/2019

It's National Nurses Day and the start of National Nurses Week. Always appreciate your nurses. A little gratitude goes a very long way! Leave a shout out here for nurses you know, love, and appreciate! Read up on How to Celebrate Nurses Day
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05/03/2019

Pregnancy, Calcium, and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know
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Calcium is essential for both you and your baby, and most experts suggest that expectant mothers consume about 1000mg of calcium each day. Surprisingly, expectant mothers who do not consume enough calcium-rich foods have an increased chance of developing osteoporosis later. You can find calcium in dairy products as well as collard greens, broccoli, sardines, and beans.

Want to know what foods contain calcium? If so, you may want to read this article that covers Where to get calcium naturally during pregnancy.

05/02/2019

Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
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Did you know that there are multiple forms of hormone therapy? From topical creams to pills, there are several options available to balance your hormones. Dr. Gotlin is also proud to offer hormone pellets. Hormone pellets are designed to release the right amount of hormones so you never have to remember to take a pill or apply a cream.

If you have questions about hormone therapy, give us a call and we'll be happy to book your appointment.

05/01/2019

How to Lower High Blood Pressure
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It’s National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, so we are finding natural ways to help you lower your high blood pressure. Walking and exercising regularly is the first tip to help you get there. Walking or running for at least 30 minutes a day helps make your heart stronger and work harder by pumping more blood. Drinking less alcohol can also help. Alcohol is linked to 16% of high blood pressure cases around the world. Strive to make better choices for your health today!

High blood pressure can damage the heart. It is common, affecting one in three people in the U.S. and 1 billion people worldwide. We describe why stress, sodium, and sugar can raise blood pressure and why berries, dark chocolate, and certain supplements may help to lower it. Learn about these factor...

04/26/2019

20 Facts about Menopause
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Just like puberty, it's impossible to skip over menopause. While some women experience symptoms more intensely, it's not possible to avoid menopause. The average age for reaching menopause (i.e. 12 consecutive months without a period) is 51, but it's possible to reach menopause earlier. Menopause triggered by hysterectomy is even dubbed "instant menopause."

04/25/2019

How to Have a Healthy Cervix
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You probably know that Pap smears can help detect precancerous changes in your cervix, but that is just one (very important) way to take care of your cervix. Other ways to keep your cervix healthy include:

• Receiving the HPV vaccine
• Following up with any suggested tests (such as a colposcopy) after an abnormal Pap
• Practicing safe s*x

04/24/2019

Birth Control for PCOS: What the Studies Say
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If you have PCOS, you probably know that birth control is often used to manage the symptoms of PCOS. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Women's Health revealed that hormonal birth control effectively managed many symptoms of PCOS, including unwanted facial hair growth.

04/23/2019

Dealing with Weight Gain During Menopause
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Weight gain is common during menopause, and if you're starting to see the pounds sneak in, it's time to act. At PRACTICE NAME, your team of providers helps women in menopause stay healthy through nutritional counseling, weight loss programs, and hormone therapy.

Ready to put your best foot forward? Book your consultation today!

04/22/2019

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is a great way to switch off from your electronic devices and spend the day out in nature. It's good for your health and the environment. Why not try the following:

Practice Yoga outdoors
Go on a hike
Spend time gardening
Read a book in the park

04/19/2019

Birth Control Myths: Do You Know Fact from Fiction?
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One of the biggest myths: only women who have had children can benefit from an IUD. The reality is that IUDs are safe and even encouraged among non-mothers. IUDs continue to grow in popularity because they are reversible and completely maintenance-free.

04/18/2019

How to Cope with Sexual Dysfunction During Menopause
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Low libido? Vaginal dryness? Pain during in*******se? Sexual dysfunction refers to a collection of conditions that prevent a woman from enjoying the s*xual experience. For menopausal women, s*xual dysfunction can come in the form of low libido and painful s*x. At Gotlin OBGYN, your provider can address s*xual dysfunction through a variety of treatments including hormone therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections.

Boost your self-confidence and eliminate s*xual dysfunction today. Book your consultation!

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