When to Talk to Your Doctor About Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the transitional stage before menopause, when hormone levels begin to shift and the menstrual cycle becomes less predictable. It typically begins in a woman’s 40s but can start as early as the mid-30s, and it can last several years before ending with 12 consecutive months without a period. Because it is a normal…

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What Age Does Perimenopause Start?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when estrogen and progesterone levels begin to shift and cycles become less predictable. The name means “around menopause,” and it ends once you have gone 12 months without a period, which is the point that marks menopause itself. The question most women want answered first is…

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STI Testing in Las Vegas: What to Know

Sexually transmitted infections, sometimes called STIs or STDs, are infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact. STI testing at an OB/GYN office is a routine way to find these infections early, even before they cause any problems. Testing is simple, and it is a normal part of caring for your reproductive health,…

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Prenatal Testing: NIPT Explained

Noninvasive prenatal testing, often called NIPT, is a simple blood test offered during pregnancy. It examines tiny pieces of DNA from the placenta in your bloodstream. From a small sample drawn from your arm, the test screens for certain genetic conditions early in pregnancy. It can also tell whether you are carrying a boy or…

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