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Most menstruating women expect to bleed each month. A menstrual cycle is generally 21-35 days. Bleeding more heavily or beyond your normal cycle may signal other issues that need attention. Compassionate OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl treats women experiencing abnormal bleeding and other gynecological issues at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics...

Girls should make their visit to a gynecologist between ages 13 and 15 to establish a relationship and discuss issues regarding puberty, menstruation, and more. Pap smears and other routine tests should begin when they’re in their 20s. Dedicated OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl understands the value of annual gynecological exams,...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been around since the 1940s but grew in popularity in the 1960s. More recently, HRT has been seen as highly beneficial for symptomatic women within 10 years of menopause or under 60 years of age.  Whatever the latest findings, the final decision should always be...

Getting pregnant and starting a family is the ultimate dream for many women. Unfortunately, endometriosis can make it harder for that dream to come true.  Endometriosis affects millions of women, but it’s one of the most misunderstood women’s health issues. This frustrating condition causes everything from painful periods to digestive...