Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal medicine and other modalities of Chinese/East Asian medicine have been used for thousands of years to correct imbalances women experience through all stages of life. Gynecological conditions such as menstrual irregularities and pain, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids, infertility, menopausal signs and symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines have all [...]
I was referred to Dr. Messore from a friend a few years ago as I needed a second opinion on a procedure suggested by another GYN. Instantly, I knew that I wanted Dr. Messore to conduct the surgical procedure; on my first visit, she took time to explain to me all my options without any rushing and [...]
No doubt everyone seems to be doing yoga but is it really that beneficial? The answer is YES. Yoga has been practiced for over 5000 years and it truly has many health benefits not just physical but psychological and spiritual. The obvious physical benefits are muscle strength, tone, flexibility, and improvement balance and posture. Different [...]
I have been a patient of Dr. Marisa Messore’s for about 12 years. She has always given excellent quality of care, and been accessible to answer medical questions. Five years ago, Dr. Messore consulted with me when I decided to have a baby using intrauterine insemination. She assisted me through the process, performed the intrauterine [...]
“I was born and raised in South Florida and have been Dr. Messore’s patient since 1997. She delivered my son and daughter. Since 1997, I’ve relocated several times (one time as far as Tampa, FL), never transferring physicians or even thinking about it. Dr. Messore has always answered every question with the utmost patience, knowledge [...]
A healthy and balanced diet throughout a womans lifetime is critical to maintaining a healthy weight, adequate energy, elevated mood, and overall wellness. Good nutrition starts with the basics: a well-rounded diet consisting of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and lean sources of protein. These kinds of foods provide women with plenty [...]
Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) are infections you can get by having intimate sexual contact with someone who already has an infection. The most common STI’s include: chlamydia, gonorhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), trichomoniasis, syphilis, hepatitis B, pubic lice, and HIV. If you are sexually active or planning to become sexually active talk with you [...]
Once women are into their mid 30s, it becomes more difficult to get pregnant and the risk of miscarriage increases. Good health prior to becoming pregnant is beneficial to you and your baby; a preconception checkup can help determine whether you are at risk of any medical problems so you can treat them beforehand and [...]
Pelvic Floor exercises also known as “Kegels” are exercises that can help improve your bladder or bowel control. When done properly they can strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to help hold your urine or feces. Learning to do pelvic floor exercises and identifying the muscles of the pelvic floor can be challenging. There [...]
