Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, after menopause is very common. Menopause is a stage in the life of a woman when she stops releasing eggs from her ovaries as well as menstruating. This is also associated with reduced production of progesterone and estrogen by the ovaries. Most women typically experience menopause
Lyme Disease Tick Bites Do you think you may have Lyme disease? Lyme disease can be a serious illness if left untreated. People contract Lyme disease from getting bitten by a tick, if the tick is carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. After being bitten, a person with Lyme disease can
There have been a number of leaps forward in the diagnosis and treatment of people suffering opioid and painkiller addiction and use disorder. The DSM-5, the diagnostic manual for mental health disorders, has revamped diagnostic criteria, and the DEA is allowing a number of new treatments to be done in
You don’t have to live with stretch marks if you don’t want to. If the expense or downtime associated with traditional stretch mark removal procedures like surgery has made you hesitate, there are more options. Laser treatments, which treat the skin instead of removing it, is a healthy and convenient
Treating Vaginal Laxity, dryness, painful intercourse and leaky bladder control with FemTouch Vaginal Rejuvenation Laser vaginal rejuvenation laser Until recently, it has been difficult for most women with vaginal laxity (looseness) to find help for their condition. Although problems with vaginal laxity can cause loss of sexual sensation and may
Opiate Addiction and Suboxone treatment at FirstCare Medical Center The current statistics on opiate addiction in America are staggering. In 2015, an estimated 2 million American adults and adolescents were addicted to prescription pain relievers, and another 591,00 were addicted to heroin. At a recent press conference, U.S. Attorney General
Occupational and Workplace Health, workers comp The key to any successful business lies with the employees. Dedication and passion for the job are important, but changes to their health and safety can sideline even the best of your workforce. Whether you’re in need of pre-employment physicals, drug testing, and respiratory
Bronchitis in New Paltz and Highland This is the time of year when sickness goes around. Whether you work in an office or your children attend school or daycare, it is hard to avoid germs throughout the winter. If you have a cold that is not letting go, you might
Sore and strep throat in Highland Sore Throats are inevitable. When you or your child have a sore throat, you may wonder if the throat should be checked by a doctor or if you should wait it out. Sore throat, including strep throat, is contagious. Often, that will depend on
Moles and Skin Growths in Poughkeepsie Moles are extremely common with most people having between 10- 40 moles on their body. Generally, people are either born with moles (congenital moles), or they acquire moles during childhood and early adulthood. Most people will not develop moles after the age of 20;
