KATHRYN E.WHITE M.D.

Screening for Hereditary Cancers

A risk for certain hereditary cancers means that a person was born with a genetic mutation that will make this person more likely to get cancer than individuals without this. An inherited gene means it is passed from parent to…

Uterine Ablation Treatment

Endometrial ablation greatly diminishes or virtually eliminates menstrual bleeding. Before considering endometrial ablation, it is important to discuss your future fertility plans with your healthcare provider prior. If endometrial ablation is a suitable option for you, it can be a…

The Special Hell of Recurrent UTIs

Most women have had the especially unpleasant experience of a urinary tract infection. For 25% to 30% of women who have suffered from a urinary tract infection, the infection returns within six months. Symptoms include: Frequent urgency to urinate, yet…

Why Does My Ovary Hurt?

The ovaries are an important part of the female reproductive system: they release at least one egg monthly for potential fertilization and they produce the hormones that trigger your period. Most ovarian pain is felt in the lower abdomen as…

What You Need to Know About an Endometrial Ablation

If you experience extremely heavy periods or bleeding that lasts longer than eight days, endometrial ablation can help or even eliminate your menstrual bleeding. Endometrial ablation may also be recommended if you have bleeding between periods or if your bleeding…

CO2 Laser Resurfacing: What You Need to Know

The advances being made in anti-aging therapies using lasers are remarkable. Specifically, the use of CO2 laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation of the face, neck, and decolletage can make improvements in tone and texture, as well as tighten up the skin. It takes the…

When in Doubt, Check it Out

Screening tests are used to find breast cancer before any symptoms manifest. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States and early detection is key in its treatment. Regular screening tests are needed…

2020 Living Magazine Reader’s Choice Award Winner: Best Hormone Replacement Center

Do you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Are you constantly fighting fatigue and low energy levels? Do you find yourself dealing with forgetfulness, depression, and/or decreased libido? You may benefit from hormone replacement therapy. As a…

Do You Need a Weight Loss Program?

Many of us will emerge from the Covid-19 shutdown a few pounds heavier. If you were already struggling with your weight, these additional pounds will make the task a bit harder. Is there anything you can do to make this…

Atrophic Vaginitis: a Difficult Problem for Breast Cancer Survivors

Why the MonaLisa Touch Treatment Can Help Heightened awareness, improved treatments, and better screening techniques have resulted in higher breast cancer survival rates over the last two decades. There are nearly 3 million breast cancer survivors living in the United…

Can the Genesys HTA System Help You?

Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. With menorrhagia, you can’t maintain your usual activities when you have your period because you have so much blood loss and cramping. The following symptoms may…

Feel Like Yourself Again with Hormone Pellet Therapy

Are you feeling tired, depressed, or moody? Is your weight climbing despite efforts to eat healthy and exercise? Are you dealing with brain fog? A decrease in sex drive? You could be suffering from the effects of hormone imbalance, and…