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Practice Description
Specialty care
Primary/general gyn care
Second opinions for surgery
Consultations & patient advocacy
New patient resources
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Becoming a new patient
Established patient resources
Our office
Contact us
Reading materials
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Harmony Women's Health
The next generation of health care
Reading Materials
Reading material (This material has been carefully screened by Dr. Metzger to contain factual and up-to-date information)
Reproductive tract
The menstrual cycle
The cervix and Pap smears
Pap smears
Abnormal Pap smears
Colposcopy
Cervical cancer
Breast health
Breast problems
Self breast exam
Fibrocystic breast disease
The ovary
Ovarian cysts
The uterus
Menstrual cramps
Fibroids
The vagina
Vaginitis
Vulvodynia & vulvar vestibulitis
Fertility
Pregnancy
Miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy
Contraception
General discussion
IUD
Use of the Diaphragm
Oral contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives
Barrier contraception
Natural family planning
Sterilization
Emergency contraception
Abortion
Sexuality
Sexuality and sexual problems
Painful intercourse
Hormones (Endocrinology)
Amenorrhea (lack of periods)
PMS
Perimenopause
Perimenopause
Menopause
Thyroid
Adrenals
Adrenals
PCOS
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance
Diabetes
Weight
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Resources
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Intestinal bacteria
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Weight loss surgery
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Viruses
Urinary tract (bladder, ureter, kidneys)
Urinary tract infections
Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial cystitis
Urinary incontinence
Surgery for incontinence
Gastrointestinal system (digestion)
Dysbiosis
Irritable bowel
Fecal incontinence
Gallstones
Rectal bleeding
Colonoscopy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Constipation
Diet & nutrition
Sugar busters
Nutrition
Eating disorders
Immunology, infections, and allergies
Allergies
Immunizations
Autoimmune disease
Lyme disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Prevention of STD’s
Herpes
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis
Human papilloma virus
Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
Muscles & bones
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Low back pain
Fibromyalgia
Exercise
Physical exercise
Sleep
Insomnia
Emotional health
Depression
Seasonal affective disorder
Anxiety
Post traumatic stress
Sexual abuse
Personality disorders
Stress management
Domestic violence
Smoking
Alcohol
The nervous system
Headaches & migraines
Management of migraines
Headache
Migraines
Chronic fatigue
Skin problems
Acne
Hair loss
Hirsutism (excess hair)
Eczema
Skin infections
Skin cancer
Cardiovascular system
Lipoprotein(a)
Hypercholesterolemia and Hypertriglyceridemia
Fluid retention
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Cholesterol and other lipids
Mitral valve prolapse
Head and neck
Sinusitis
Thrush
Dental disease
Bleeding problems
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Thrombosis (blood clots)
Anemia
The lungs
Asthma
Aging
Senior health
Preparing for surgery
Preparing for surgery
Preoperative instructions
Preoperative instructions - Medications
Bowel prep
Clear liquid diet
Herbs and vitamin support
D & C
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
Managed care
Dictionary of terms
HMO Help Center
Did Your HMO say NO?
Health Administration Responsibility Project
Male health issues
Men's Health
Harmony Women’s Health
851 Fremont Ave, Suite 104
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 229-1010