An Annual Well Woman Exam Is Important At Any Stage Of Womanhood

An annual well woman exam is important at any stage of womanhood. Women who are twenty-somethings and women who are post menopausal plus everyone in between can benefit from a well woman exam. It’s a great way to know that you are healthy, you are preventing any issues, plus it is covered by most insurance.

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March 2020 Newsletter from South Bay OBGYN

March Awareness

March is National Multiple Sclerosis, Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis and Trisomy Awareness month. Many illnesses that we at SB OBGYN are here to assist you with.

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic illness affecting your central nervous system. The body’s own immune system attacks the protective lining of the protects nerve fibers.  This causes inflammation and scar tissue which makes it hard for your brain to send signals to the rest of your body. The most common symptom is fatigue and inability to walk.

Colorectal Cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon (large intestine) or rectum (anal). The American National Society states that 1 in 24 women will develop this type of cancer.  The most famous woman, Farrah Fawcett, lost her battle with this type of cancer at age 62. Common symptoms can be constipation or diarrhea, and changes in stool color, shape and contains blood.  This cancer has been associated with HPV infections; so prevention is ever so important and testing for your risk is available.

Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterus. It can grow on your ovaries, bowel, and pelvis. Endometriosis is a very common gynecological condition affecting up to 10% of women. The number one symptoms are pelvic pain and inflammation. You are not alone and we can assist in treating this condition.

Trisomy 8 is the condition that affects human chromosomes where three chromosomes exist verses just two. It is a rare disorder that is more often found in males versus females at a ratio of 4 to 1. It is rare, as only 1 out of 25,000 – 50,000 occur in pregnancy.  Some children born with this condition show physical symptoms while others do not. Genetic testing is available to all women throughout her pregnancy. Our office recommends such testing as a standard part of obstetrical care.

late office hoursANNOUNCING: Late Clinic Hours

South Bay OBGYN is pleased to announce late clinic hours at our Sharp Chula Vista Office at 765 Medical Center Court location. Our office has appointments available up till 7 pm into the evening to provide access to care to our patients. Contact our schedulers today to book after 5 pm!!!

South Bay Birthdays

Joanna Birthday celebration

February Birthday celebrations included our lead MA for BioTE, Joanna – Happy Birthday!!!

February 2020 Newsletter from South Bay OBGYN

National cancer prevention monthNational Cancer Prevention Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness month has come to a close; February brings us to National Cancer Prevention Month.

Get yourself checked for Breast, Ovarian, Cervical and colon cancers by visiting our office and asking to be screened. Our Cancer Prevention Program allows us to determine the risk of patients who have a familial history of cancer or have had two cancers themselves.  We will screen you with a questionnaire, discuss your familial history, submit blood work, and then give you a complete genetic-based consultation to make you aware of your personal cancer risk. Your “tarecuzik” score is unique to you alone.

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November Newsletter from South Bay OBGYN

Halloween Treats, No Tricks!!!

We celebrated the holiday with staff and physician participation; whether we are an elephant, the You can Do it, gal, Popeye, Witches, Princess, Spider Girl or Woody, we are all here to ensure that you receive the highest quality of medical care.

halloween hero and princess

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New Service Line:  Hormone Replacement Therapy via the BioTE Method

Are you not sleeping well, forget why you entered a room, have gained weight or are bloated, get hot flashes then night sweats, and have a decreased sex drive?

We just might have the answer for you:  Hormone Replacement Therapy!!! One of our greatest goals, as your physician, is to provide you with alternative, but healthy and safe choices that will enhance your health and well-being.   

Along with symptomatology, we review your lab values to create a personalized pellet dosing therapy for you to turn things around.  We decided BioTE® was the right choice for our patients because restoring and balancing one’s hormones makes a significant difference in their quality of life!

This proven method has been shown to:

•          Reduce the risk of diabetes

•          Reduce risk of heart disease

•          Prevent and/ or improve bone mineral loss 

•          Prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

•          Increase energy

•          Increase lean muscle & bone mass

•          Assist in the loss of belly Fat

•          Provide for a general sense of well being

Are you a candidate for natural hormone balancing?  Would you like to improve your life, health and sense of well-being?  Would you like to change & regain your life?

Although the pelleting is not covered by your insurance, the labs and office visits can be; Contact our office to schedule a consultation appointment. 

Thanksgiving Holiday Week  November 25 – 29, 2019

MON, November 25th and TUE, November 26th we are open normal office hours;

WED, November 26th will be a reduced scheduled; 

And we will be CLOSED on both Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for our staff to spend time with their families.  We are grateful to all for your continued interest in us to be your healthcare provider. #blessed.

Preventing Breast Cancer in Your Everyday Life

Do you wake up every morning thinking about preventing breast cancer in your everyday life? We seriously doubt it, but if you are someone with a higher risk for breast cancer due to your family or your age, maybe you should consider paying more attention to preventative strategies. There are some simple and specific changes you can make to help lower your risk for breast cancer.

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