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Approximately 1 in 7 women of childbearing age in the United States reports chronic pelvic pain lasting at least six months. At North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida, OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl and his expert team diagnose pelvic pain to identify and treat its underlying cause(s). What causes...
Although most breast cancers don’t begin with a lump, 40% of diagnosed breast cancers were detected after a woman discovered one, according to Johns Hopkins. That’s significant, given that about 310,000 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancers in the US in 2024. Examining your breasts each month helps you...
Studies show 1 million-2.5 million women in the United States over 40 use hormone or bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT/BHRT). A primary reason women use these is to address hormonal deficiencies to improve their sex drive. Compassionate OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl and his expert team at North Naples Gynecology and...
Each year, approximately 3 million Pap smears in the United States produce abnormal results. Fortunately, less than 1% involve cervical cancer. Dedicated OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl and the compassionate team at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida, perform Pap smears and other diagnostic tests to ensure our patients...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect your current and future health, especially when untreated. That’s why it’s essential to recognize the symptoms and get tested before spreading the disease. OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl and his expert team at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida, diagnose and treat STDs to...
Approximately 10 in 100 women experience extremely heavy periods, a condition known as menorrhagia. These periods have a variety of causes, some more concerning than others. Expert OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl and his caring team at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida, help you understand the reasons behind...
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...