OB/GYN in Chicago near Michigan City explains abnormal bleeding during perimenopause

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

As women age, we head towards menopause or what is sometimes referred to as “the change of life.” Menopause is the point where a woman has not had a period in a year, it is the end of her childbearing years. Perimenopause is the time frame leading up to menopause, when the process begins, and symptoms can start. Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, serving Chicago , wants to help. Facts about perimenopause: It varies from woman to woman, but it can start as early as your 30s or as late as your 50s. It’s the time when your ovaries begin making … Continue reading

Chicago OB/GYN clinic offers patients minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Surgeries in the abdominal area can have long recovery periods and leave significant scars. What if there was a way to reduce both those results? At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, serving the Chicago area, we believe in helping our patients live productive and healthy lives. That’s one of the reasons we utilize minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to assist in the treatment of an array of gynecological issues. Laparoscopic surgery: Gynecologic laparoscopy uses a laparoscope to look inside your abdominal area. This is a slender, lighted telescope. The incision required to insert it into your pelvic area is small. It allows … Continue reading

OB/GYN office helps Chicago Women understand abnormal pap smear results

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Sometimes, the things we don’t understand can cause greater anxiety than the things we do understand. Northwestern Women’s Health Associates , serving the Schererville area, wants to help all women understand their bodies. We believe that leads to better health and emotional well-being. One area that can be confusing is if abnormal pap smear results come back. We want to help you understand what could cause abnormal pap smear results, and explain further action we will take if you have one. What a pap smear is: This is an exam we use to test for cervical cancer. It can alert … Continue reading

Compassionate provider offers common gynecological surgeries for patients near Chicago,

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

The idea of gynecological surgeries can cause even the bravest patients some anxiety! Northwestern Women’s Health Associates , serving Chicago, and the areas near Chicago, strives to offer women gentle, personalized, and compassionate care. It’s why we utilize laparoscopic surgery for many common gynecological problems. We also are proud to use the da Vinci Xi Surgical System for robotic hysterectomies. We always work towards finding solutions that are effective, patient-centered and promote renewed and improved health. Laparoscopic surgery: Surgery done with this method is minimally invasive with faster recovery times. We use small incisions rather than large openings. We use … Continue reading

Schererville women want to understand natural birth control

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Choosing the birth control option best for you

Due to advances in medicine, today’s world offers more than just one or two reliable choices for female contraception. Multiple options, including the natural birth control method, exist. This allows each woman to find the choice that is the perfect fit for her. Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, serving the Merrillville area, is here to help. We take the time to get to know you, your lifestyle, and your wants. This allows us to help you make an informed choice as to your birth control option. Schedule your individualized consultation with us today to find out more! What is female contraception? … Continue reading

Gynecologist office near Schererville takes the mystery out of yeast infection treatment

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Most girls or women will get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime. At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C., located near Schererville, we are strong proponents of patient education. We believe that the more you know about your body, the better your overall health will be. We help all our patients understand what a yeast infection is, the symptoms, possible triggers, and effective treatment. If you suspect you are suffering from a yeast infection, please do not hesitate to give us a call. What a yeast infection is: A vaginal yeast infection causes itching and burning around the vagina … Continue reading

Understanding male infant circumcision in Chicago

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Pregnancy comes with many considerations. Parents who are expecting a baby boy have an additional decision to make, whether to circumcise their newborn. For patients in Chicago, Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C. offers information to help patients in their decision-making process. Circumcision of male infants is a widespread practice in many parts of the world, including the United States. Each year 55-65 percent of newborn boys are circumcised in the United States. This procedure involves the surgical removal of the foreskin or the fold of skin covering the head of the penis. Generally, this procedure is done within ten days … Continue reading

Highland residents discover symptoms and treatments for uterine fibroids

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Uterine Fibroids Highland Area

Also called fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, or myomas, uterine fibroids are lumps that grow on a woman’s uterus. They are benign and may appear on the inside, outside, or on the uterine wall. Highland and Norther Indiana residents turn to Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S. C. for treatment options. Fibroids often occur in women in their 30s or 40s. Although the exact cause is unknown, the hormones estrogen and progesterone help fibroids grow. The highest levels of these hormones are made during the years of menstruation. Once women reach menopause and the hormone levels are lower, fibroids seem to shrink. Symptoms … Continue reading

Chicago residents ask, “What causes ovarian cysts?”

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Causes Ovarian Cysts, Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on the ovary. Chicago residents turn to Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C. for information on what causes ovarian cysts. Functional cysts Follicular and corpus luteum cysts are types of functional cysts. Functional cysts occur as part of the regular menstrual cycle. The ovaries grow follicles each month. The follicles produce estrogen and progesterone. They also release eggs during ovulation. If the follicle does not release an egg, it can form a follicular cyst. A corpus luteum cyst forms in the ruptured follicle after the egg has been released. Both types are … Continue reading

Symptoms of ovarian cysts and treatment options near Munster and northwest Indiana

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Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Explaining Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts and Treatment, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C.

Munster and northwest Indiana residents turn to Northwestern Women’s Health Associates for diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cysts. What is an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a sac that forms in or on the ovary. For most women, ovarian cysts never cause any symptoms and disappear on their own. Many women will get at least one larger cyst in their lifetimes. Larger cysts may cause abdominal pain or fullness, nausea, pain during sex, or the urge to urinate. Functional cysts Functional cysts are the most common and form during the regular menstrual cycle. During menstruation, the ovaries grow follicles … Continue reading

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