Medical experts (and society) are finally starting to take menopause seriously. But, frankly, navigating premenopause symptoms,

Anyone who has ever found themselves in the midst of a menopausal hot flash knows the urgent desperation of finding the right menopause treatment.

Our very own Dr. Lizellen La Follette was invited to Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Stripes,

Learn about the link between menopause and heart disease, as well as the risk factors that you should address. Schedule in Greenbrae, CA.

Help us reach our goal of 1,000 US women so we can build a better approach to fertility.

Please join this study, or if you can’t, promote it now: wearerita.com

By RICHARD HALSTEAD | rhalstead@marinij.com | Marin Independent Journal August 7, 2021 at 5:11 p.m.
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato and Stanford University have found a method to more accurately determine biological age by measuring age-related,

The American College of Obstetricians and other experts in women’s health agree: a pregnant woman can safely do 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week,

Most people don’t realize that telemedicine has been improving access to health care and medical information,

Continuing to provide you with the best OBGYN care available, Dr. La Follette has embarked on new studies to improve care for women in 2021….

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects women more than men. Simply put,

While the goal of a healthy pregnancy is to deliver a baby at 40 weeks, about 15 million
babies worldwide — or one in 10 — are born between 24 and 37 weeks,

If your pregnancy is healthy and you don’t have any medical reasons to have a C-section,

When it comes to giving preventive health-care advice, it’s always important to consider a patient’s age and risk factors,

This past week we celebrated International Women’s Day. Taking center stage in our thoughts
that day was the empowerment and rights of women,

It is true, people age differently, and some of us age more quickly than others. The good news is that it is possible to change your aging in a better direction at any time in your life — the key is to do your part to foster healthy cell renewal in your body.

What is meant by a high-risk pregnancy?
High risk is an interesting term in medicine that needs “for whom” clarification when used — the patient,

Most of the average American’s annual weight gain occurs between October and February, according to extensive research from the University of Hawaii.

There has been a gradual shift to “patient-centered” care in medical specialties over the years. It’s not a new concept.

Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. The risk of a U.S.

Science fiction television shows, books, and movies like “Battlestar Galactica,” Star Wars” and “Star Trek” have long linked laser technology with futuristic warfare and space travel.

Even if you are not directly affected by the recent price hike of Mylan’s EpiPens to more than $600 each,

The number of women representing the U.S. at the Rio Olympics this month was 292, the largest women’s team to compete for any nation in the history of the Games (and the second time women have outnumbered men in a U.S.

Here are a few month-by-month pregnancy observations and tips for moms-to-be.
Month one
Technically the first month of pregnancy is defined up to the fourth week of pregnancy.

As the end of summer fast approaches, many young women will be heading off to institutions of higher learning for the first time.

When 19th-century English poet Robert Browning wrote the now well-known verse “Grow old along with me!

“When a woman intends to have a vaginal birth, we can’t take that lightly. Insofar as it continues to be a safe option,

For couples planning a pregnancy, when to conceive and how to have a healthy pregnancy are the two questions most often asked health-care providers.

The Buck Institute is proud to add Lizellen La Follette, MD, to their Board of Trustees….

As a longtime women’s health-care provider committed to the vision and mission of the March of Dimes,

Last month a government advisory group recommended that all adults — including pregnant women and new mothers — should be screened for depression as a routine part of healthcare.

As an obstetric provider, my belief is if your first delivery is vaginal then all subsequent births are made easier.

I have long been interested in groundbreaking data and initiatives that advance and expand women’s health care through research,

Aging often comes with a new set of worries when it comes to your skin….

Next month is National Diabetes Awareness Month. It is also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It’s important for everyone — especially women — to learn more about these two ever-growing diseases.

In the early 1990s, while still in residency and working at Case Western Reserve’s MetroHealth Medical Center’s ob/gyn department,

In my ob/gyn practice I am often surprised by what women have been told about their bodies.

When you get pregnant, you start having a lot of information thrown at you. From baby books and articles to unsolicited advice from your in-laws,

Dr. La Follette continues to excite us with more amazing news! After partnering with Baby Center a few months ago,…

The Marin Independent Journal welcomed Dr. Lizellen La Follette as their health columnist from 2015-2018. Her A Woman’s Perspective column appeared every fourth week in the Journal during these 3 years.

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries cease, menstruation stops and the body goes through changes that no longer allow pregnancy.

Since technology leaders Apple and Facebook took the bold step last year to offer a coverage plan for female employees wanting to freeze their eggs,

GREENBRAE December 8, 2019 — Lizellen La Follette, MD has been selected for the 2019 Best of Greenbrae Award in the Medical Clinic category by the Greenbrae Award Program.

Dr. La Follette is excited to be working alongside Baby Center to help mothers-to-be everywhere have a knowledge-filled and smooth pregnancy.

Thank you to Melisha, Ryan, and Boston for letting us be a part of their big day.

Meet Dr. La Follette: an experienced OB-GYN, she takes pride in her practice and has spent many years honing her craft….

Watch Dr. La Follette explain and carefully examine the health and development of a baby while performing an Ultrasound Exam for BabyCenter.com. 

Our ProfileEnvi package combines the body contouring of WarmSculpting from SculpSure with the skin tightening of TempSure Envi for a look that will turn heads for all the right reasons.

Let’s face it, getting older isn’t fun. However, it beats the alternative — thus making it important to know how best to care for your body as you gracefully age.

Childbirth and all that precedes and follows it is a transformative time. Here are 5 common concerns that new mothers experience.

Things are heating up! From barbecues to beach days, the days of endless sunshine mean a busy schedule that doesn’t always allow space for self-care….

When it comes to birth control there are a multitude of methods to prevent pregnancy….

Win Mother’s Day with these four great treatments
Mother’s Day is right around the corner….

Spring is all about rebirth and rejuvenation. As the flowers bloom and the sun begins to stay out a bit longer,

For many first time moms, their pregnancy experience is equal parts joyful excitement and daunting overwhelm.

3 Aesthetic Treatments You Don’t Want to Miss out on in 2019
The “new year, new me” mentality is still holding strong for us at La Follette OB-GYN &

1.4 Million Video Views Already
This is an excellent learning tool for those who are soon to experience labor and delivery!…

Between January, 2011 and August 2018, 455,794 babies were delivered in California (10,164 of which occurred at the hospital)

We are pleased to now offer NitroNox for pain-free procedures! Talk with your La Follette OB-GYN physician to find out if NitroNox is right for you!

As a private practice obstetric provider, my passion for educating, informing and supporting first-time moms and moms who have given birth twice or more remains a key component of my life’s work and mission in the field of medicine.

Dr. La Follette is a luminary trainer and has been working with the MonaLisa Touch technology since 2014.

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato announced Wednesday it is establishing the world’s first Center for Female Reproductive Longevity and Equality to develop strategies to prevent or delay ovarian aging.

The first laser — acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation — was produced 58 years ago this week by American engineer and physicist Theodore H.

Here are just a few health concerns women should increase their awareness of, and alert others to their symptoms and risks, as well as measures for prevention and management.

I know what you’re thinking.  You download an ovulation app and you wonder if it really works. 

Reveal tighter, smoother skin this summer with the help of TempSure Envi! TempSure Envi utilizes radiofrequency to rejuvenate and restore a more youthful appearance by addressing common cosmetic concerns including forehead lines,

Dr. La Follette was recently a guest on The Healing Podcast with Bill Klaproth (presented by Marin General Hospital).

For 20 years, one male physician has provided the only gynecological care in the Valley, but a new doctor has now hung a shingle, doubling alternatives for local women.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is also the month, since 1908, we have honored mothers with their own day.

We love seeing your precious little ones who were delivered by Dr. La Follette and Dr.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Jacqueline Sue De La Merced, MD, won Pomegranate’s It Takes a Village Award of Outstanding OB/GYN/OGNP receiving nearly 2000 votes.

Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, refers to the time in a woman’s life when her body is naturally transitioning to menopause and is producing less of the hormones controlling her period (estrogen and progesterone).

Pomegranate’s It Takes a Village Awards honor Marin County birth and parenting professionals who provide critical support to families.

When a woman has delivered by C-section the first time, her remaining pregnancies are too often delivered by C-section,

It is important for a woman to take time early in her pregnancy to think about the kind of birth she wants,…

Ask our staff about New In-Office Treatments for reducing wrinkles & fines lines, skin rejuvenation, brown pigmentation, facial veins, acne scarring, surgical scars, reducing unwanted body hair, Botox treatments, non-invasive body fat removal, menopausal changes and more.

Although the United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world,

The decision to have a baby is a big one, and you want to make sure you’re ready.

Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the first day of winter or simply the last day of 2017,

We are excited to announce our new online bulletin called Moms, Munchkins & Motivation. On Facebook,

November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, launched by the March of Dimes in 2003. Sadly the U.S.

Anytime you receive any kind of testing and get a result back that is less than perfect,

When discussing medical treatment, we often focus on the treatment of illness or disease. While this is obviously important,

The following is an article written by Lizellen La Follette featured on 9/24/2017 on HarinJ Health’s website.

Ideally, every woman would experience a safe and easy pregnancy with few to no surprises and an easy delivery.

Have you met Pearl W. Yee, MD and Heather Spindell, RN yet?
*Key staff in our practice’s growing aesthetic healthcare team!*
Pearl W.

originally posted Marin Independent Journal | www.marinij.com | 08/27/2017 03:00 PM
Most people don’t realize that telemedicine has been improving access to health care and medical information,

It’s no secret that our bodies go through many changes as we age. Whether it’s aesthetic issues like wrinkles or weight related issues,

Eventually, everyone struggles with their weight at some point in their lives. It’s the rare person who naturally stays skinny over the years and maintains that fast metabolism.

Not everything a mother-to-be hears about pregnancy is correct. In fact, some well-meaning advice from friends can be incorrect,

While the goal of a healthy pregnancy is to deliver a baby at 40 weeks, about 15 million babies worldwide — or one in 10 — are born between 24 and 37 weeks,

Meet Makena Rae Heckman—born to our own Dr. Jacqueline Dela Merced at 8:28 a.m. on 5/10/2017.

The cesarean birth rate, first measured in the 1960s, is now as high as 32 percent in some areas of the US.

Dr. La Follette knows when it comes to giving preventive health-care advice, it’s always important to consider a patient’s age and risk factors,

This past week we celebrated International Women’s Day. Taking center stage in our thoughts that day was the empowerment and rights of women,

It is true, people age differently, and some of us age more quickly than others. The good news is that it is possible to change your aging better direction at any time in your life —the key is to do your part to foster healthy cell renewal in your body.

What is meant by a high-risk pregnancy?
High risk is an interesting term in medicine that needs “for whom” clarification when used — the patient,

There has been a gradual shift to “patient-centered” care in medical specialties over the years. It’s not a new concept.