DTLA Gynecology

DTLA Gynecology Offering convenient and compassionate gynecologic services to the Los Angeles area.

09/11/2026

Metformin can be a great medication for PMOS / PCOS but it is not automatic that you should be on it. It is best used for insulin resistant patients / metabolic syndrome patients. Also, there are better medications if you are looking at treating things like acne / facial hair.




09/08/2026

The commonly used birth control pill has both estrogen and progesterone and suppresses ovulation but progesterone only pills are different. One type works primarily by thickening cervical mucus (micronor and Opill) while a different type suppresses ovulation (Slynd). The Nexplanon implant and Depoprovera injection suppresses ovulation as its primary mechanism of action but the Liletta, Mirena and Kyleena IUD primary mechanism of action is thickening the cervical mucus.





09/04/2026

Not every bump in your l***a is a sexually transmitted infection or needs to be treated.

Fordyce spots are benign sebaceous glands. Vestibular papillomatosis looks very similar to ge***al warts but are also benign. While we used to think they were related to HPV, we now know they are not.

If you find bumps, go to your gynecologist for an exam and stop the internet search.





09/02/2026

Facial hair AND thinning scalp hair? They can be connected.

With PMOS (PCOS), higher androgen activity can affect hair differently depending on where it grows. On the face, it can cause thicker, darker hair while at the same time cause thinning and widening part on the scalp.

It's a local effect so blood tests do not always accurately reflect what is going on at the level of the follicle.

While things like the birth control pill can help the irregular periods and hair issues, it is not always enough. Many patients still need to remove excess facial hair through laser or electrolysis and use things like topical minoxidil or Alma TED for thinning hair on their head.

Make sure you communicate with your healthcare provider about what your goals are as treating PMOS/PCOS systemically does not necessarily treat your hair issues and treating your hair issues will not necessarily treat PMOS/PCOS.




08/31/2026

I am excited to be joining Dr. Keagle for an evening of conversation about perimenopause and menopause.

Our bodies change with age. It's time we talk about what we can do and expect as we enter our 40s and 50s.

RSVP to 213-250-1300 or [email protected]



08/28/2026

A bartholin's cyst does not always need treatment.

If it's small, soft and not painful it can often be left alone but you should still get it checked by your provider as it's not always what you think. Also if you are over 40, then biopsy may be indicated.

An emergency room can treat a painful bartholin's abscess but often the best treatment is from a women's health specialist as we see these more often. However, they can be excruciating and the wait to see your provider can be excruciatingly long as well so for many, their only choice is the emergency room.



08/27/2026

While some irregular bleeding/spotting can happen when you start menopausal hormone therapy or change doses, it's always important to check in with your prescribing provider if not already discussed.

Post menopausal bleeding often has benign causes, but it can also be a sign something more severe is going on.




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