FAQs

Yes. The bleeding pattern with Nexplanon is unpredictable. You may or may not have a regular period, or you may not bleed at all.

Yes. Irregular bleeding is a common side effect of progesterone secreting IUDs and may last for up to 6 months after insertion. Most women will have a light cycle or no cycle at all after the first 6 months.

Healthy Women’s Care offers infertility evaluation and pre-conception counseling. Over 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. Planning for your baby is a gift of love. Our professionals will walk you through the process of preparing for a healthy pregnancy. We do this by obtaining a comprehensive review of your health, performing an examination and then making recommendations to optimize your health before you conceive. We provide educational information what to do prior to your pregnancy. Call our office to schedule your visit today.

Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on the uterus[womb]. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and may cause abdominal pain, pressure and heavy menstrual cycles. Often they cause no signs or symptoms and are rarely cancerous.

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. Most ovarian cysts are known as functional cysts. Functional cysts are the follicles that grow every month in women in their childbearing years. They produce estrogen and progesterone and release an egg during ovulation. Functional cysts are harmless. Other types of cysts that grow on the ovary are the following:

• Dermoid cysts, contain tissues like skin, hair, and teeth. They are rarely cancerous.
• Endometriomas, are cysts filled with a chocolate brown substance and are seen in women with diagnosis of endometriosis.
• Cystadenomas are cysts filled with a watery or mucus-like substance and can grow very large.

The type of cyst you have may be determined by a physical exam, by imaging studies and blood tests. Functional cysts often resolve spontaneously. However persistent cysts or non-functional cyst may require further clinical evaluation. Malignant cysts are more common in older menopasual women and require clinical evaluation.

Perimenopause refers to the time when your body makes the natural transition to menopause. This marks the end of your reproductive years. Throughout your menopausal transition, you may experience various symptoms such as:

• Irregular periods
• Mood changes
• Hot flashes
• Sleeping problems
• Vaginal and bladder problems
• Decreased or changed sexual function
• Loss of bone mass
• Decreased fertility

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms we can guide you through a less stressful transition. Call our office today!