PCOS: What You Should Know
By Joseph Geyer, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Irregular periods. Infertility. Thinning hair. These are some of the symptoms experienced by the 5 to 10 percent of women of childbearing age who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), whose cause is still unknown. Many researchers think that PCOS is hereditary, while others think that the hormones […]
Going Back to Work After Baby
By Polly Trainor, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN The day comes eventually—when maternity leave is over and it’s time to go back to work. Good planning makes this transition easier, so we invite you to attend one of our Breastfeeding and Returning to Work classes held on July 31 and October 23 at 7 p.m. […]
Navigating Your Hormonal Changes
As you age, your body produces less estrogen and progesterone, causing your monthly periods to stop—and other symptoms that differ for every woman. So how you manage this time of life can vary for every woman, too. Technically, you reach menopause when you haven’t had a period in 12 months in a row. However, perimenopause—the […]
If It’s Endometriosis, Will You Know?
By Joseph Geyer, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN They affect you every month: your endometrial cells. These are the cells that form the inside lining of the uterus, which is shed during your period. How would you know if those cells aren’t acting the way they’re supposed to? Here’s what you should know: What is […]
Essential Q&A for New Mothers
By Dr. Stephanie Brazus Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN You’re home now and most of your questions about your newborn have been covered. But what about what’s going on with you—and your body? And what about your emotions? Here are the answers to a few key questions new moms may have… Q: How much bleeding is […]
Thyroid Disorder Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
By Swathi A.N. Rao, MD Riverview Health Physicians Are you feeling more tired than usual lately? Has your mood become more bleak or are you more forgetful than normal? Many women attribute symptoms like these to being too busy and having too much to do in a day, but they could be signs of a […]
Well-doing for Your Well-being
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC We’re fortunate to live in a great community. Hamilton County and its cities are consistently ranked as some of the top places to raise a family. Hamilton County holds some of the top-ranked school systems in Indiana and has also been ranked the healthiest county in the state. But before you […]
The Truth About Coconut Oil
By Brittany Nelson, RD, CHWC Over the past few years, the coconut oil craze has taken off, which has provided a wide array of health information to consumers. With so much buzz, it’s hard to know what to believe. You’ve heard about all the perceived health benefits of coconut oil—such as decreasing your risk for […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Low-carb and No-carb Diets
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist, with Brittany Nelson, RD, CHWC It seems like every week we hear about a new diet claiming to be the latest and best way to achieve weight loss. Typically these diets focus on consuming a majority of your calories from certain foods or eliminating specific foods altogether, which means you’re […]
Finding Your Fit
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Are you perplexed as to why it seems some people are continuously concerned with the shape of their body? There may be more to it than meets the eye. Let’s explore a variety of reasons that motivate others and maybe you, too, will “find your fit.” Reaching your ideal body composition […]