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Mastalgia is the medical term for breast pain and it is a common condition in women. Breast pain can be cyclic or noncyclic, unilateral or bilateral, and may be asscoiated with fibrocystic changes of the breast. Various causes of breast pain include hormonal fluctuations, fibroadenomas, cysts, and duct

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that usually involves an infection caused by a bacteria. It generally occurs within the first three months of nursing, but can also occur in women who are not breastfeeding. Symptoms include breast pain, swelling, thickening of breast tissue, skin redness and/or

OVERVIEW If you notice a sudden unevenness in skin tone with darker or darkened patches of skin, you may have a common skin condition known as melasma. If melasma has you feeling less confident about your appearance, scheduling an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist can help you correctly

OVERVIEW Also sometimes referred to as a "pregnancy mask," melasma is a skin disorder that results in irregularly shaped dark-brown or shadow-like patches of skin on your face and neck. Melasma most often occurs on your cheeks, chin, forehead, jaws, and neck. What are the Causes of Melasma? You're more

Menopause is a natural process and symptoms will vary greatly among women. It is defined as not having your menstrual cycles for one year. The median age of menopause is 51. The menopausal transition, or perimenopause, may occur many years before the final menstrual cycle. Symptoms that may occur during

Menorrhagia is defined as heavy menstrual bleeding and may include heavy or prolonged bleeding. There are many causes of heavy menstrual bleeding including hormonal problems, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polyps, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic or Abnormal Pregnancy, bleeding disorders,

OVERVIEW Our skin suffers from wear and tear from many influences every day. Whether it is stress or environmental factors, the skin requires continuous maintenance to give its best defense against the elements. Microdermabrasion provides an effective solution and helps increase the strength of your

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia I (CIN I) is mild dysplasia of the squamous cells of the cervix. It is caused by HPV infection and it often resolves on its own. While higher grade dysplasia usually requires treatment, mild dysplasia can be monitored with repeat pap smear and HPV testing in most cases. Disclaimer:

A missed abortion is a pregnancy that is not viable and has remained in the uterus. Most patients have no symptoms besides lack of their menstrual cycle or they may have light vaginal bleeding or brown discharge. Some patients experience a disappearance of early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia II (CIN II) is moderate dysplasia of the squamous cells of the cervix. It is caused by HPV infection is considered a high grade lesion that requires treatment, although for certain situations like pregnancy or women ages 21 to 24, colposcopy with Pap smear/HPV testing

A molar pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that is caused by abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that form the placenta. It has an excess of genes from the father compared to the mother. They are classified as complete or incomplete. Complete moles have genes from the father only while incomplete

Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin infection. It is characterized by small, painless, raised bumps or lesions on the skin. While it is often harmless and tends to resolve on its own, understanding this condition is essential for proper management and prevention of its spread. If you suspect Molluscum

OVERVIEW Do you want to get the most out of your skincare treatment but feel overwhelmed by the available options? Well, you’re not alone; hundreds of thousands of treatment options are out there, and they all claim to be better than the last! But what treatments are worth investing in? What are the

OVERVIEW While nose jobs are most commonly thought of as being performed via plastic surgery, several other options are available to give you the desired results without going under the knife. This can be especially helpful if you have health or other concerns that keep you from having surgery or are

Nipple discharge is any fluid that flows from the nipple. This is normal during pregnancy and nursing, but can happen in women who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding. In 95% of the cases, nipple discharge is benign. However, it is still wise to have the symptom evaluated by a physician because the cause