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Recent studies show that at least 6 in 10 American women experience urinary incontinence symptoms — making it a far more common problem than most people know. At Discovery Medical Center in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois, board-certified OB/GYN Pekka Soini, MD, FACOG, helps women find effective solutions for urinary incontinence...
You know your menstrual cycle. So, when you spot or bleed off schedule, it’s natural to be concerned. Although occasional light spotting between periods is common, it’s important to understand the cause. At Discovery Medical Center, serving the greater Chicago area, Pekka Soini, MD, FACOG helps women understand the reasons...
Don’t dismiss fatigue and weight gain as a normal part of getting older. While a lot of people slow down through the years, you’re not consigned to a fate of feeling heavier and more tired. Sometimes, these changes come from hormonal imbalances. Correcting those imbalances can offset those symptoms and...
If you’re ready to get a hysterectomy, you might be at your wits’ end. Maybe you’ve been dealing with excessive pain, or you’re battling cancerous cells. Whatever the case may be, you’re probably ready to have the whole situation over and done with. You’re close. But this chapter doesn’t necessarily...
Wrinkles aren’t particularly welcome on any part of your face, but dynamic wrinkles can be most bothersome. These are the lines that develop because of repeated facial expressions. You might notice horizontal lines across your forehead, making you look tired. Or vertical lines between your eyebrows, making you look stern....
Women’s bodies are unique. Men don’t have to go through the process of shedding their uterine lining on a monthly basis, nor do they deal with any of the associated effects. Because scientists have historically been men and women were routinely left out of clinical trials, we know a lot...
Every woman is at a different place in her reproductive journey. Whether you’re preparing for your first child, spacing out your next pregnancy, or looking for effective ways to prevent pregnancy altogether, having a dedicated plan is essential. At Discovery Medical Center in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL,...