What Do I Need to Know About My Heavy Flow
While menstrual flow can vary from person to person, there can be a lot of reasons behind a heavy menstrual flow. ... View Article
Gynecology
Should I Get a Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain?
If you have pelvic pain that occurs for more than two weeks a month and has been there for more than six months,... View Article
Belly Fat After Menopause – What’s the Cause?
Menopause brings about many unpleasant changes such as loss of menstruation, hot flashes,irritability, depression — but does it increase your belly fat?... View Article
Breast Cancer Prevention Tips
October is breast cancer awareness month. According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.... View Article
Is a Yearly Pelvic Exam or Pap Smear Still Necessary?
Women no longer need to dread their annual pelvic exam! According to the American College of Physicians, a pelvic exam and a pap smear aren’t necessary to have every year.... View Article
Now Introducing MonaLisa Touch
Dr. Leslie Kardos now offers the MonaLisa Touch treatment for women in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. MonaLisa touch is a new minimally-invasive treatment for vaginal atrophy,... View Article
Is a Change in Estrogen Responsible for Post-Menopausal Belly Fat?
Menopause brings about many changes – loss of menstruation, hot flashes, irritability, depression and even belly fat. You can’t control all the symptoms of menopause,... View Article
Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids
Dr. Leslie Kardos provides treatment for uterine fibroids to women throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Kardos is highly trained in providing minimally invasive solutions to treat complex gynecological conditions. ... View Article
Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have Heavy Bleeding
There are many different complications with heavy menstrual bleeding that you may not have even thought of. For example, many women who have a condition that causes heavy bleeding could suffer from anemia and iron deficiency,... View Article
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about women protecting themselves from HPV and cervical cancer. Here are just a few facts about cervical health that you might not be aware of: Every year,... View Article