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 [...]
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 [...]
During menopause, women can experience an increased risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner, Dr. Pallavi Khanna has additional expertise and experience in helping women manage that risk and avoid serious illness. Through lifestyle changes and medication, she can help patients lead an active and healthy life as they [...]
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 [...]
Menopause is a natural stage of a woman's life, and one she can spend many years in: a woman's average life expectancy is 84, and the average onset of menopause is 51 or 52. Therefore, it is important to seek health care that allows you to maximize quality of life during menopause. Regional One [...]
Our Transitioning Through Menopause support group provides women evidence-based information to make good decisions about their health. Experts recently addressed bone health, which is a big concern for women as they enter menopause due to dropping estrogen levels. An experienced provider can help you make lifestyle changes and, if necessary, find medications to strengthen [...]
Hormone therapy helps with the symptoms of menopause because it addresses the falling estrogen levels that are causing issues. It's a complex topic and requires a careful conversation with your provider. Regional One Health's certified menopause practitioners have expertise in treating menopausal women and can help you navigate whether hormone therapy is right for [...]
Too many patients and providers aren't discussing an important aspect of wellbeing - sexual health. Diane Todd Pace, a Certified Menopause Practitioner at Regional One Health, wants to change that. Pace understands that menopause can be a time when women experience more sexual health issues, so she makes sure to discuss the topic with [...]