San Francisco Integrative Gynecology

Medical services related to birth control and family planning.

Detailed consultations focusing on women's health issues and integrative care.

Collaborative approach to making health management choices with patients.

Incorporated strategy in patient care aimed at lowering the risk of diseases.

Ample time to talk with Dr. Pollycove during office visits and follow up conversations.

Therapeutic approaches to address emotional challenges associated with menopause.

major surgery defined as 'open laparotomy'

Storing healthy eggs from young ovaries for future use. Addresses the pressures of the biological clock.

Assistance with overcoming infertility.

Advice and support on fertility issues, including natural and medical assistance.

Harvesting eggs prior to chemotherapy to prevent chemical menopause, especially relevant for women facing cancer treatment

Newer tests may guide access to optimal nutrition, better medical prescriptions, more frequent screening or imaging.

Complete gynecological care including routine health screens, pelvic exams, pap smears, breast exams, and diagnostic evaluations.

Annual gynecological exams to monitor and maintain women's reproductive health.

Includes exams and specialized care for women's gynecological health.

Comprehensive Gynecology issues and basic internal medicine/family practice health screening.

Integrative health solutions that blend physical, genetic, psychological, and emotional health.

The Bioidentical Hormone Debate: Are Bioidentical Hormones (Estradiol, Estriol, and Progesterone) Safer or More Efficacious than Commonly Used Synthet...

Assessing benefits and risks of hormone therapy in 2008: New evidence, especially with regard to the heart.

A treatment to manage menopause symptoms through the introduction of hormones like estradiol and natural progesterone.

Personalized hormone treatment for women at all stages of life, aimed at addressing hormonal imbalances and related health issues.

Estrogen Therapy and Coronary-Artery Calcification.

Years after using estrogen-only therapy, certain women had a markedly reduced risk of breast cancer and heart attack.

Ongoing adjustments to hormone therapies tailored according to individual needs and health experiences.

state-of-the-art healthcare for women of all ages, focusing on individualized care.

combines conventional and complementary medicine with personalized care.

Tests that assess health based on past medical history and genetic/family history.

Programs for patients who require assistance with lifestyle changes, such as cessation of alcohol and cigarette use.

Education about risk reduction strategies for better health.

Baseline mammogram recommended at age 35 and annual mammograms for women over 40.

Holistic approaches to managing symptoms of menopause, including hormone imbalance.

Focus on the contributions of mind/emotions to health.

Personal mindfulness practices to enhance emotional and mental health during menopause.

Highly sensitive method for assessing the biological activity of an area of the breast, often guided by changes seen on a mammogram.

Complementary healing practice focused on nutrition and natural methods of maintaining health.

Encourages women to reduce carbohydrate load, exercise vigorously and seek lower glycemic index foods.

Personalized dietary strategies to help manage menopause symptoms and promote overall well-being.

Wellness-promoting lifestyle choices and education around nutrition.

deepens understanding of health issues, guides therapeutic choices, and inspires optimal self-care.

Care initiatives focused on managing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Another measurement for assessing risk for a wide variety of disorders.

Exercise programs designed to support physical well-being during the menopause transition.

Offered to establish a healthy start to pregnancy, enhance family communication and optimize the transition to parenthood.

Comprehensive and personalized preparation for pregnancy, including counseling for patients and partners.

Assistance with referrals for superb OBs that are most likely to fit individual needs.

Leveraged referrals to other medical experts as needed.

minor surgery through hysteroscopy, D and C and polyp removal if that is the cause

Counseling regarding options, indications, explanations of surgical procedures, and optimal healing.

Donating eggs to assist women who cannot conceive with their own eggs or choose not to due to genetic carrier states

A form of health care that integrates various traditional healing practices.

Sonogram of the breast to further evaluate a lump or mass that is felt on exam, especially in younger women.

Measurement for assessing risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

Includes diagnostic, medical, surgical and behavioral wellness prescriptions.

Support for emotional challenges related to health and life changes.