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Post-Menopausal Bleeding: Why You Should Never Ignore It
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN After menopause, most women expect their menstrual cycles to be firmly behind them. So it can be surprising—or even alarming—if vaginal bleeding appears months or years later. While post-menopausal bleeding is often caused by treatable...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: When Your Period Isn’t “Normal”
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN Menstrual cycles can vary throughout a woman’s life, but significant changes in timing, duration, or amount of bleeding should never be ignored. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the most common reasons women visit a gynecologist,...
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN For many women, a laugh, cough, or quick jog shouldn’t come with an unexpected surprise. Yet for millions of women, everyday activities can trigger urine leakage due to a condition known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Although it’s...
Heavy Periods in the Spring: When to Seek Help and What Treatment Options Exist
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN For many women, menstrual cycles are simply part of life. But when your period becomes unusually heavy, prolonged, or disruptive, it may be more than just an inconvenience. Heavy menstrual bleeding—medically known as menorrhagia—affects...
From Spotting to Heavy Flow: When Post-Menopausal Bleeding Signals a Problem
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN For many women, menopause marks the end of menstrual periods and a new chapter in life. However, any bleeding after menopause — whether light spotting or heavier flow — is never considered normal. Post-menopausal bleeding (PMB) can be...
Leakage Isn’t Normal: When to Talk to Your Doctor About Stress Urinary Incontinence
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN Experiencing small leaks when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise may feel embarrassing — and for many women, it’s easy to dismiss as “normal.” However, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is not something you have to live with....
Heavy, Irregular, or Unexpected: Understanding the Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN Experiencing menstrual bleeding that is heavier, more irregular, or simply different from what you’ve experienced in the past can be confusing and disruptive. While variations in your cycle can sometimes be benign, abnormal uterine bleeding...
Spring Travel and Heavy Periods: How to Plan When Your Cycle Is Unpredictable
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN Spring brings warmer weather, blooming landscapes, and more opportunities to travel — from weekend getaways to longer vacations. But for many women, the unpredictability of menstrual cycles — especially heavy periods — can cast a shadow over...
Understanding Heavy Periods: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN At a Glance Heavy menstrual bleeding affects approximately one in three women at some point in their reproductive years. Causes range from hormonal imbalance and fibroids to thyroid disorders and bleeding conditions. Effective treatments...
Pelvic Floor Health: Why It Matters at Every Age
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN At a Glance The pelvic floor supports the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Weakness or dysfunction can cause urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, and pain. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and aging are common causes of pelvic floor changes....
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN At a Glance Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects more than 1 in 3 women at some point in their lifetime. It occurs when pressure on the bladder causes urine to leak during activities like laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercising....
Understanding PCOS: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
By: DelCharco M.D. OB/GYN At a Glance Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It can cause irregular or absent periods, excess androgen levels, acne, and ovarian cysts. PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and metabolic...