Menopause

For some women, menopause is a blessing – no more periods, and no more chances of getting pregnant. For others, however, it’s a dreaded tick-tock – a marker that’s quickly approaching when you haven’t hatched all the chicks you’re hoping […]

Spotting between periods isn’t normal. Yep, you read that correctly; the annoying tendency you have to spot between your periods may be normal to you, but it should be checked out by an OB/GYN. There is only one “normal” reason […]

It’s no mystery that you have your pick of qualified obstetricians and gynecologists in the Bellevue area, so what makes us feel the team here at Overlake are “the ones?” Well, only you can actually make that distinction, but we’re […]

Menopause can seem like a far off – and inconceivable – life transition, especially when you are still in the middle of your child rearing year. However, symptoms of perimenopause can begin as early as your mid-30s and early 40s, which means […]

Urinary incontinence may be the stuff that post-partum and old lady jokes are made of, but it’s no laughing matter when it becomes a part of your daily life. What many women don’t realize is that you can proactively prevent […]

Osteoporosis is something we associate with being older – or even old. The reality is that while osteoporosis shows up most often in the elderly population, the roots of the condition begin much sooner in life – the result of […]

There’s no arguing that menopause begins a different stage of life for women. For one thing, menopausal women do not ovulate, don’t have periods and can’t have babies. That, in itself, is a profound shift – especially when you consider […]

Hormone replacement therapy has been a very popular solution to the trials and tribulations associated with menopause. It can relieve some of the lesser-desirable side-effects of menopause – such as hot flashes and irritability. It can help you maintain your […]

The word “TUMOR” strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it because they automatically jump to the “cancer” conclusion. However, the overwhelming majority of tumors are completely benign (not cancerous!). If you have been diagnosed with fibroid tumors, […]

Here at Overlake OB/GYN, we try to focus on the positives of menopause, rather than wallowing in the potential negatives. Many of our clients sail through menopause relatively unscathed, or with a minimal amount of side effects, and truly appreciate […]