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Hormone replacement therapy is used to help balance estrogen and progesterone in women around the time of menopause.

Our hormones are considered to be the body’s chemical messengers, carrying messages and signals between cells and organs. When in proper balance, they actually play a bigger role in how our body functions than we might expect—including our mood, heart rate, appetite, metabolism, sleep quality, stress management, energy, growth, and sexual development, and reproduction. When one’s hormone levels are too high or too low, serious health issues can occur.

The Female Pelvic Health Center takes the spread of COVID-19 very seriously. We are monitoring the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and are actively following the guidelines of local, state and federal health officials.

We want each of you to know that we will be doing everything we can to continue your care at the highest level possible. Specifically, we will be implementing the following precautions, changes, and additions within the practice:

As women go through the stages of their lives, their bodies change, including in the vaginal area.  Pregnancy, childbirth, weight fluctuations, genetics, and the natural aging process can all cause vaginal tissues and the supporting muscles to lose strength and tone.