Dr. Theodore J. Krum, MD

Postpartum Assessment – What You Need to Know

June 20, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Women's Health

Tender moment of mother and newborn to illustrate the need for a postpartum assessment

After the joy and exhaustion of childbirth, the postpartum period brings a new set of challenges and experiences for you as a new mother. Understanding...

Hormone Pellet Therapy – A Comprehensive Guide

June 13, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Women's Health

Woman and doctor talking, to illustrate hormone pellet therapy discussion

Hormones are crucial in regulating your body functions – from metabolism and mood to reproductive health and energy levels. That means if your hormones are...

What Are the Pros and Cons of Hormone Pellets?

June 6, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones

Two happy women having a discussion - to illustrate pros and cons of hormone pellets

In this post, we’re looking into the pros and cons of hormone pellets, especially focusing on bioidentical pellets. Among available hormone replacement methods, hormone pellets...

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

May 23, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Women's Health

items that illustrate the concept of having a menstrual cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle is not just about tracking when your period arrives. It involves recognizing the complex biological processes your body undergoes each month....

A Complete Guide to Blood Tests for STDs

May 16, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Women's Health

Phials of blood to illustrate blood tests for STDs

We’re looking at the whole topic of blood tests for STDs because, after colds, sexually transmitted diseases – STDs – are the second most common...

How Do I Get on Birth Control

May 9, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Pregnancy

contraceptive pills, condoms, and a pregnancy test kit to illustrate birth control

Birth control – or contraception – is critical for women’s reproductive health because it empowers us to plan our families and manage our well-being. In...

What Happens at an Annual Well-Woman Exam?

April 25, 2024 0 No Comments

Primary Care, Women's Health

doctor and female patient in discussion to illustrate an annual well-woman exam

Do you ever feel a bit guilty when you read statistics – in case they’re pointing a finger at you? At Stella Mattina, we never...

A Complete Guide to Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

April 18, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Pregnancy

Family group showing pregnant mum to illustrate second trimester of pregnancy

Feeling less tired and more energetic as your baby bump starts to show up? Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy – the “golden” one!...

What’s the Difference Between Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear?

April 11, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn

doctor consulting with patient to illustrate difference between pelvic exam and Pap smear

If you’re a woman, you most likely have heard about (and even undergone) either a pelvic exam, a Pap smear, or both! But what’s the...

How to Balance Hormones After Pregnancy

March 28, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Young mother with newborn, to illustrate how to balance hormones after pregnancy

Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey, but as your body adjusts to the postpartum phase, you might find yourself experiencing hormonal fluctuations. In this article, we’ll...