Lifestyle Archives - Copperstate OB/GYN

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

Your Guide To Improving and Maintaining Your Mental Health While Pregnant

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Let’s talk about mental health and pregnancy!

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey filled with excitement and anticipation. That said, it can also be a challenging time, both physically and mentally, for most women.

At Copperstate OB/Gyn, we believe that nurturing your mental health during pregnancy is just as important as taking care of your physical well-being. This is why we’ve created a comprehensive guide including essential tips and practices to improve and maintain your mental health while pregnant. Continue reading “Your Guide To Improving and Maintaining Your Mental Health While Pregnant”

June 26, 2023August 21, 2023

Foods For Hormone Imbalance

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When it comes to hormone imbalances, people often associate treatment with the use of medications and hormone replacement therapies.

But, adopting a healthy diet and eating foods that support hormone regulation can also be a powerful tool in the treatment and prevention of hormone imbalances.

We’ve created a guide breaking down the delicious foods that can help balance hormones naturally and promote overall well-being and excellent reproductive health. Continue reading “Foods For Hormone Imbalance”

May 23, 2023June 8, 2023

Yeast Infections

If you’ve dealt with a yeast infection, you are not alone. Yeast infections are very common, and most women experience them at some point in their life. If you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, irregular discharge, or vaginal itchiness, you could have a yeast infection. Yeast infections can lead to a lot of discomfort, but luckily, they are easily treatable. Read on to learn more about what yeast infections are, how you can treat yours, and how you can prevent them in the future.

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April 26, 2023August 21, 2023

Hormonal Acne: What It Is, Treatment, Causes and Prevention

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Acne can be incredibly frustrating, embarrassing at times, and even painful.

Hormonal acne can be particularly severe and stubborn so it’s important to understand its causes, and how you can properly treat and prevent it.

Luckily, this is where the experts at Copperstate can help! We’ve created a guide with everything you need to know about hormonal acne, also known as adult acne. Continue reading “Hormonal Acne: What It Is, Treatment, Causes and Prevention”

November 21, 2022

The Female Hormones [I Am Woman Series]

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As a woman, our hormones play a much larger role in our lives than we may realize. From our general health to sexual development and reproduction, our hormones are at the forefront of many systems within our bodies that impact us every day, whether we realize it or not.

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October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Honoring Your Menstrual Cycle [I Am Woman Series]

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“It’s that time of the month!”

We’ve all heard it, and said it a million times, however, something that is often overlooked is that your period isn’t just a portion of the month. Your menstrual cycle actually includes four phases that span out over the course of one full month. So while you may actually only “bleed” for one week, your body is undergoing changes throughout all four of these phases every month.

In honor of I Am Woman: A Celebration of Womanhood, we are taking a look at the menstrual cycle as a whole, and how we can work with our body during these different phases. Continue reading “Honoring Your Menstrual Cycle [I Am Woman Series]”