Category: Women’s Health

Hormone Pellet Therapy – A Comprehensive Guide

June 13, 2024 0 No Comments

Hormones, Primary Care, 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, Primary Care, Women's Health

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...

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...

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...

Is Gestational Diabetes Genetic?

March 14, 2024 0 No Comments

Pregnancy, Women's Health

testing blood sugar levels to illustrate managing gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are first identified during pregnancy. It impacts 2-10% of pregnancies in the United...

Do Normal Blood Tests Show Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?

February 15, 2024 0 No Comments

ObGyn, Women's Health

Some STDs or sexually transmitted diseases show up in certain types of blood tests. Others don’t. In this article, we’ll look at: STDs detectable through...

How to Manage Common Pregnancy Concerns

January 30, 2024 0 No Comments

Pregnancy, Women's Health

Young pregnant woman holding her head to illustrate common pregnancy concerns of fatigue

Common pregnancy concerns will obviously vary according to whether it’s your first baby or a later pregnancy, but they’re likely to include questions about your...

Women’s Preventive Care – Take Charge of Your Health

January 22, 2024 0 No Comments

Primary Care, Women's Health

woman consulting with doctor to illustrate preventive healthcare

Women’s preventive care is often underrated. With your overcharged and busy life and the care you give to your family and others, it’s easy to...