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Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Many women carry a little secret that they dare not tell even their best friend.  The truth is that many pre and postmenopausal women, and even women that have recently gone through childbirth, have vaginal disorders, pain, and issues that they often withhold and keep to …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms and signs that affect the genital and urinary tracts in postmenopausal women. It is a common condition resulting from the hormonal changes associated with menopause, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. …

The management of diabetic wounds remains one of the most challenging aspects of modern healthcare, with complications potentially leading to severe outcomes including amputation. However, innovative treatments like amniotic membrane therapy from RxWound are revolutionizing the approach to diabetic wound care, offering new hope for patients struggling with chronic wounds. …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. MonaLisa Touch® MonaLisa Touch is a noninvasive laser therapy to treat vaginal atrophy (GSM or genitourinary syndrome of menopause). GSM is a condition that causes symptoms like vaginal dryness and pain during sex. The MonaLisa Touch can help make sexual intimacy more comfortable. It works by …

By now, most of us have heard the horrifying statistics that nearly 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of demetia, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. However, many people don’t realize that out of that staggering number, most of the individuals are women. To …

There is no cure for dementia including Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s why taking care of the body and brain on multiple levels is critical to staving off the onset of memory-related issues. This includes things like daily exercise, staying socially and mentally active, maintaining a healthy diet, getting proper rest and …

Health and Wellness Magazine and Dr. Robert Lupo would like to welcome Dr. Nick Demellis to Physical Medicine Center. Dr. Demellis is passionate about bioidentical hormone replacement therapies for both men and women. Bioidentical hormones are the same hormones, molecule by molecule, that your body produces. They are modified in …

A Director of Celebrations Special Insight of the Highly Regarded Senior Community We hear so much about aging well, but many of us have no idea what it entails. A sense of belonging is key to longevity and living well. The folks at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay have perfected …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes hormonal changes. The ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting fertility. As a result, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases altogether. Atrophy, in a medical context, refers to the shrinking …

“My feet feel like they are on fire.” “Each step feels like I’m walking through wet paint.” “I live in constant fear that I’ll fall.” “I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.” What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from peripheral neuropathy. It’s …