Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can put women at higher risk for sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. If you're experiencing sleep problems, your health care team can help through lifestyle changes, medication, and other options. Getting enough rest is important - it allows your body to heal and [...]
Regional One Health's Women's Services team can help women protect and improve their health at all stages of life. Our team provides services in OB/GYN, midwifery, gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, high-risk pregnancy, menopause care, and more. Our goal is the build lasting relationships with patients so we can meet their evolving health care needs [...]
May is Women's Health Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about a model of care that can benefit women at all stages of their lives! Midwifery translates to "with woman," and it's a fitting description of how our Certified Nurse Midwives can empower women to improve their health through personalized gynecologic [...]
During menopause, dropping estrogen levels can cause lower bone density and muscle mass, putting women at a higher risk of fractures. You don't have to suffer in silence - your health care provider can help with screening and treatment options. Lifestyle changes, medications, and other therapies can all play a role in staying strong and [...]
During menopause, women can experience urinary and bowel incontinence - and pelvic floor physical therapy can help! Pelvic floor physical therapy uses specialized exercises, manual therapy, and education to help women strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve muscle coordination. Therapy can also help with symptoms including pain during sex, vaginal discomfort, and lower [...]
While no two women will experience menopause exactly the same way, there are some basic facts everyone should know about this stage of life. Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a certified menopause practitioner at Regional One Health, can help women take charge of their health as they age. Seeing a provider with expertise in caring for [...]
During menopause, weight gain can be a big concern for many women - but experts say the best diet isn't aimed at shedding pounds, but at improving your health and energy. Focus on eating foods that boost heart health, bone strength, and muscle mass, and avoid the cycle of losing and gaining weight repeatedly. By [...]
As women age, they face skin concerns like wrinkles, sagging and dryness - and some of that can be blamed on dropping estrogen levels during menopause. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Regional One Health OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna can help women with these concerns and other menopause symptoms. She leads a specialized Menopause Care [...]
Regional One Health is now offering a Menopause Support Group to give women the opportunity to learn from health care experts and each other. Sessions will be led by Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, as well as other health care providers. The goal is to give women a safe place to learn [...]
Regional One Health is hosting a Menopause Support Group to help women access information and support about a variety of menopause topics. Women are invited to attend the first session on May 1 at noon in the Jefferson Conference Room at our downtown Memphis Main Campus. Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr. Pallavi Khanna and a [...]