Why Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?
Weight gain is one of the biggest frustrations for many women during menopause. You might wonder if menopause is the direct cause of your weight gain — and if so, what you can do about it. Read on to find out.
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Edward Ramirez, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN, and infertility and fertility preservation specialist at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF. At his practice in Monterey, California, Dr. Ramirez is deeply committed to courteous, responsive, and personalized care.
Dr. Ramirez has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy obtained simultaneously from the University of California at Irvine. A graduate of the Stanford University School of Medicine, he did his specialty training in OB/GYN at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He received sub-specialty training in advanced reproductive technologies at the world-renowned Pacific Fertility Center with Dr. Geoffrey Sher, one of the first pioneers of IVF in the United States.
Dr. Ramirez is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. He is trained in advanced gynecologic surgical techniques and in the most up-to-date advanced reproductive technology.
The goal of Dr. Ramirez and his staff is to provide patients with the finest scientific, state-of-the-art fertility and gynecology care, along with nurturing intimacy, personalization, and compassion. Located in the beautiful and picturesque Monterey County, one hour south of San Jose, it is the only full-service IVF center on the California coast between San Jose and Santa Barbara. While they offer a smaller setting that provides one-on-one care, they also have the facilities, excellence, and success to rival large volume practices. The office boasts an IVF laboratory and a new Access Ambulatory Surgery Center, where they have some of the most sophisticated equipment available.
The team at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF always goes the extra mile to accommodate patients. That’s why Dr. Ramirez and the staff make themselves available during weekends for patients whose cycles happen to cause them to ovulate on Saturday or Sunday. Because there are many possible causes of infertility, the doctor will perform a comprehensive evaluation and order testing to determine not only the probable cause but the best possible and cost-effective solution for your treatment plan.
To learn how the caring team at The Fertility & Gynecology Center - Monterey Bay IVF can help you realize your dream of having a baby, call the office or book a consultation online today.
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