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You're Invited to a Community Open House
We hope you'll join us for a community open house to celebrate the relocation of our Mechanicsville office. Our new office is located in the Bell Creek area of Mechanicsville at 7515 Right Flank Road. If you need directions to our new facility, visit VirginiaWomensCenter.com.Meet our care team, tour our new office and learn about our women's health services. Light appetizers will be served at this come and go event.
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Join Us!
Thursday, June 13
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
7515 Right Flank Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Exciting Updates from the American Urological Association Annual Meeting
By Lonny S. Green, M.D.
I was fortunate to be able to attend the American Urological Association annual meeting in early May. Attendees traveled to San Diego from around the globe to learn about the latest scientific breakthroughs for various urologic conditions. It was a stimulating conference with many new findings and reports. In this article, I would like to share information about a brand new type of medicine to treat overactive bladder (OAB) as well as positive follow-up data on a non-medicine office-based treatment for OAB.
First New Category of Medicine for OAB in Years
Approved by the FDA for use earlier this year, Myrbetriq is a new category of drug for the treatment of frequency, urgency and urge incontinence - what is known as overactive bladder. Individuals who suffer from OAB may urinate too often, or have sudden urges to get to the bathroom with little warning time. If these individuals are unable to make it to the restroom in time, the leakage that ensues is called urge incontinence. Unlike prior medicines for OAB, which for some cause dry mouth, constipation or other side effects, Myrbetriq has not been found to cause these problems.
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Wellness and Well-being: Maintaining a Healthy Body Image During Pregnancy
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Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D.
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By Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D.Some women welcome changes in their pregnant bodies while others are less accepting. How can expectant mothers maintain realistic and healthy body images during pregnancy? The answer includes a combination of the following: setting realistic expectations, becoming self-aware, pursuing education, maintaining a positive attitude and, of course, wearing flattering clothes. Body image refers to how we see our body. Negative body image and body esteem is created when we are critical and unrealistic of our looks. Knowing what to expect when pregnant and seeing the body's changes as healthy can positively influence an expectant mother's body image. Of course, the body will be different than it was before pregnancy. It's important to remember that the whole body is changing, not just the uterus. While each woman will have similar hormonal changes, one woman's body and experiences in pregnancy will often be different from another. In addition, the same woman may experience different body reactions with each pregnancy. To continue reading this article, visit our Web site.
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Clinical Research Studies Now Enrolling
Clinical research at Virginia Women's Center allows us to provide our patients with therapies, some that are not yet available to the general public, to keep our providers and staff abreast of advancements in women's medicine and to help our patients take an active role in their health care.
We have two studies that are currently enrolling. To learn more about each study, visit VirginiaWomensCenter.com. - Overactive Bladder Study
- Vaginal Atrophy Study
If you're interested in participating in a study or learning more about clinical research, you may contact a clinical research coordinator at 804.662.6117 or send a secure message on our patient portal.
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Preparing for Baby: Postpartum Mental Health
The nursery colors are picked out and the registry items are selected. What's left to do as you plan for your new arrival? At Virginia Women's Center, we believe that a woman's postpartum mental health is just as important as her physical health and that's why we'd like to suggest that our expectant moms plan and learn about complete postpartum health - health of body and mind.
Dr. Mary Polce-Lynch, psychologist at Virginia Women's Center, will offer a workshop for expectant or new moms. The hour-long educational workshop will focus on the psychological health and well-being of new mothers. Some of the topics that will be covered include:
- The hormonal, physical and
 psychosocial changes that come with having a baby - The continuum of postpartum mental health conditions
- Factors that may predispose individuals to have a postpartum condition
- Tips for preventing or reducing the effects of postpartum conditions
- Treatment options to consider if a diagnosis is made
When: Tuesday, July 9 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Registration: To register, please call 804.288.4084 by Friday, July 5, 2013.
Cost: This educational workshop is offered at no charge. It is for Virginia Women's Center patients and their significant others only.
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Boot Camp for New Dads
Saturday, June 8
Boot Camp for New Dads is a program, by men and for men, in which veterans (new fathers who bring their 2-12 month old babies) orient rookies (fathers-to-be) on the realities of fatherhood. During the three hour session that takes place on a Saturday morning, discussions will focus on caring for babies and new moms, balancing work life with fatherhood, financing a family, following conflicting advice and dealing with your mother-in-law.
On June 8, Boot Camp for New Dads will be at Memorial Regional Medical Center in the Community Education Room. For more information or to see the class schedule, visit the First Things First of Greater Richmond Web site.
The workshops emphasize the unique strengths and creativity that men have in caring for their children. When dads get involved in caring for their children in addition to moms, their children benefit greatly.
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