Monmouth County's Ask the Doctor November/December 2019

Now Accepting Patients at Our Freehold Location Now Accepting Patients at Our Freehold Location Now Accepting Patients at Our Freehold Location Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery Adolescent, Adult & Menopausal Gynecology About one in 10 women develops endometriosis, a condition that occurs when a woman’s uterine lining grows outside of the uterus thr ugh her fal opia tubes and into her pelvis. Symptoms of Endometriosis While every woman’s body is different, the symptoms of endometriosis can include: • Painful periods • Pain during intercourse • Pain with bowel movements or urination • Chronic pelvic pain • Heavy periods Unfortunately, endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in younger women, who may exper ence irregular periods as part of the normal maturation process. I have seen patients who developed the condition during their teen years but weren’t diagnosed and treated for endometriosis until they were adults. It is extremely important to see a Gynecologist if any of these symptoms are present. Women’s Health Alert: The Latest Treatment Options for Endometriosis and Other Uterine Conditions By Kira Moore, DO, MIGS Specialist • Bleeding between periods • Bloating • Nausea • Infertility Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery Adolescent, Adult & Menopausal Gynecology Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery Adolescent, Adult & Menopausal Gynecology Minimally Invasiv GYN Surgery Adolescent, Adult & Menopausal Gynecology Now Accepting Patients at Our Freehold Location Helen Simigiannis, MD, FACOG, NCMP Yana Markidan, MD, FACOG Kira Moore, DO, FACOG, MIGS specialist

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disabilities can be a great source of hand-me-downs. Learn about special needs trusts and ABLE accounts. Some state-funded waiver programs have waiting lists of 10 years or longer, but if you register your child at an early age, those resources might be available when they reach adulthood. Decisions are Tough Making decisions on behalf of children who cannot always tell you what’s wrong is difficult. While most parents are only faced with the difference between signing up for soccer or piano lessons, special needs parents have a whole separate spectrum of decisions to agonize over. Making decisions that could affect the future of your child with special needs is heart-wrenching and requires a mindset that allows you to weigh all of the options, make your decision, and move on with life. You cannot spend time second-guessing yourself, trying to determine whether you missed something or feeling guilt later because a problem developed due to your decision. Celebrate Small Victories Every parent loves to brag about their child, so go for it! The nature of your victories may be different than that of other parents, but it’s important to celebrate each milestone as it occurs. All children are on a slightly different timeline, reaching breakthroughs when they are ready. Everything from turning over as an infant to learning to read or walk may be delayed . . . or unachievable for your child. But accomplishments are infinitely sweeter when they’re so hard won. The small victories are huge for us because we know the struggle and determination that went into them. Raising a child with special needs isn’t a sprint – it’s a marathon. While most parents experience a transfer of responsibility when their child leaves the nest and enters the workforce, that may not happen for all of us. That extra time caring for and loving your child can be both a burden and blessing. Don’t compare your journey with that of anyone else. Parenting a child with special needs is extra hard, but it’s also extra rewarding. You will become extra passionate, extra humble, extra aware, and extra grateful. Without a doubt, your life will be extra interesting. Enjoy the ride! www.antheia yn.com HelenSimigiannis,MD,FACOG,NCMP YanaMarkidan,MD,FACOG KiraMoore,DO,FACOG,MIGS specialist

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