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Healthy Aging Strategies for Menopausal Women
You can now view the recording of “Healthy Aging Strategies for Menopausal Women”
by Meno Channel Midlife Explained
Click here to view the video
What is Glutathione and why is it so important for your overall health?
Glutathione is a tripeptide molecule composed of three amino acids: glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is a powerful antioxidant naturally produced by the body and found in various cells,
Drink Up: Why Clean Water is So Important for Your Health
At some point in your life, probably during a high school science class, you might remember being told that your body is made up of mostly water.
Is it Time to Improve your Gut Health?
Is it Time to Improve your Gut Health?
If you’re pounding handfuls of pricey probiotics every morning but still suffering the gut issues they were supposed to cure,
Dr. La Follette in Glamour Magazine: Premenopause Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause and How to Treat It
Medical experts (and society) are finally starting to take menopause seriously. But, frankly, navigating premenopause symptoms,
Dr. La Follette in Glamour Magazine: Menopause Treatment: Everything You Need to Know
Anyone who has ever found themselves in the midst of a menopausal hot flash knows the urgent desperation of finding the right menopause treatment.
Rita Health Celebrates International Women’s Day: Online Fertility Assessment
Dr. La Follette contributed to creating a digital fertility assessment, and for the next 4 weeks her patients can take the 10 minute survey at home and discuss their personalized report at their upcoming appointment.
Dr. La Follette and Stripes by Naomi Watts
Our very own Dr. Lizellen La Follette was invited to Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of Stripes,
Know Your Numbers: The Link Between Menopause and Heart Disease
Learn about the link between menopause and heart disease, as well as the risk factors that you should address. Schedule in Greenbrae, CA.
Rita Health Study – We’re Halfway to Our Goal!
Help us reach our goal of 1,000 US women so we can build a better approach to fertility.
Help us make history. Join Rita Health Study.
Please join this study, or if you can’t, promote it now: wearerita.com
Buck Institute Study Illuminates Age-Related Inflammation
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,
A Woman’s Perspective: Secrets to Staying Fit While Pregnant
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,
A Woman’s Perspective: Telemedicine Boosts Health Care Access, Efficiency, Safety and Quality
Most people don’t realize that telemedicine has been improving access to health care and medical information,
Dr. La Follette Presents the Latest in OBGYN Research for 2021
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….
A Woman’s Perspective: Depression and Pregnancy, More Common Than Imagined
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects women more than men. Simply put,
A Woman’s Perspective: Premature Births are Increasing in U.S.
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,
A Woman’s Perspective: How to Avoid a C-Section
If your pregnancy is healthy and you don’t have any medical reasons to have a C-section,
A Woman’s Perspective: Patients Shouldn’t Fear Telling Doctors Their Health Concerns
When it comes to giving preventive health-care advice, it’s always important to consider a patient’s age and risk factors,
A Woman’s Perspective: Unhealthy Outlook for Women Worldwide
This past week we celebrated International Women’s Day. Taking center stage in our thoughts
that day was the empowerment and rights of women,
A Woman’s Perspective: Good Choices Can Lead to Aging Well
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Risky Business: When a Pregnancy is High Risk
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,
A Woman’s Perspective: Tips for Happy, Healthy Holidays
Most of the average American’s annual weight gain occurs between October and February, according to extensive research from the University of Hawaii.
A Woman’s Perspective: Understanding Patient-Centered Care
There has been a gradual shift to “patient-centered” care in medical specialties over the years. It’s not a new concept.
A Woman’s Perspective: Breast Cancer: What to Know
Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. The risk of a U.S.
A Woman’s Perspective: Medical Laser Technology, on the Rise and Here to Stay
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: How to Save on Prescription Drugs
Even if you are not directly affected by the recent price hike of Mylan’s EpiPens to more than $600 each,
A Woman’s Perspective: Olympics: Inspired Women Exercise More For Health
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Pregnancy, Month by Month
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Off to College, Safely and Smartly
As the end of summer fast approaches, many young women will be heading off to institutions of higher learning for the first time.
A Woman’s Perspective: It’s Never Too Late to Plan to Age Well
When 19th-century English poet Robert Browning wrote the now well-known verse “Grow old along with me!
A Woman’s Perspective: Working to Reduce Unnecessary C-Sections
“When a woman intends to have a vaginal birth, we can’t take that lightly. Insofar as it continues to be a safe option,
A Woman’s Perspective: What to Consider Before You Conceive
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.
Dr. La Follette Joins the Buck Institute Board of Trustees!
The Buck Institute is proud to add Lizellen La Follette, MD, to their Board of Trustees….
A Woman’s Perspective: Dedicated to Healthy Babies and Moms Worldwide
As a longtime women’s health-care provider committed to the vision and mission of the March of Dimes,
A Woman’s Perspective: Depression Screenings Essential for Moms and Moms-To-Be
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.
Patient Safety And COVID-19
These are difficult times. We remain on the front lines and will daily support our patients with safe deliveries of babies.
A Woman’s Perspective: Dropping Episiotomy Rates Good News for Pregnant Women
As an obstetric provider, my belief is if your first delivery is vaginal then all subsequent births are made easier.
A Woman’s Perspective: Exciting Innovations Ahead for Women’s Health
I have long been interested in groundbreaking data and initiatives that advance and expand women’s health care through research,
Find the Best Laser For Your Aging Concerns
Aging often comes with a new set of worries when it comes to your skin….
A Woman’s Perspective: Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Present Burdens for Women
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Many Benefits to Exercising While Pregnant
In the early 1990s, while still in residency and working at Case Western Reserve’s MetroHealth Medical Center’s ob/gyn department,
A Woman’s Perspective: What You Should Know About Vaginal Birth After C-Section
In my ob/gyn practice I am often surprised by what women have been told about their bodies.
10 Terms You Need To Know Before Giving Birth
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,
Meet Baby Center’s Newest Medical Board Member!
Dr. La Follette continues to excite us with more amazing news! After partnering with Baby Center a few months ago,…
A Woman’s Perspective: What’s New, What’s Not in Women’s Health Care
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Dealing with Menopause
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.
A Woman’s Perspective: Freezing Eggs is a Real Option for Women
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,
Dr. La Follette Receives 2019 Best of Greenbrae Award!
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.
We’re Partnering With Baby Center!
Dr. La Follette is excited to be working alongside Baby Center to help mothers-to-be everywhere have a knowledge-filled and smooth pregnancy.
C-Section Video
Thank you to Melisha, Ryan, and Boston for letting us be a part of their big day.
The Making Of An OB-GYN: Get To Know Dr. La Follette!
Meet Dr. La Follette: an experienced OB-GYN, she takes pride in her practice and has spent many years honing her craft….
Ultrasound Exam Video
Watch Dr. La Follette explain and carefully examine the health and development of a baby while performing an Ultrasound Exam for BabyCenter.com.
Get Holiday Ready With 30% ProfileEnvi
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.
The Truth About Menopause & Weight Gain
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.
5 Common Breastfeeding Concerns New Mothers Have
Childbirth and all that precedes and follows it is a transformative time. Here are 5 common concerns that new mothers experience.
Make Waves This Summer With Our 4 Favorite Treatments
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….
Which birth control method is right for you?
When it comes to birth control there are a multitude of methods to prevent pregnancy….
The Best 4 Treatments to Treat Your Mom or Yourself
Win Mother’s Day with these four great treatments
Mother’s Day is right around the corner….
Top Spring Rejuvenating Procedures at La Follette OB-GYN & Aesthetics
Spring is all about rebirth and rejuvenation. As the flowers bloom and the sun begins to stay out a bit longer,
Dr. La Follette’s Top 10 Tips for First Time Moms
For many first time moms, their pregnancy experience is equal parts joyful excitement and daunting overwhelm.
Top 3 Aesthetic Treatments to Start Your Year Off Right
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 &
Birth Video – Dr. Dela Merced Had A Baby!
1.4 Million Video Views Already
This is an excellent learning tool for those who are soon to experience labor and delivery!…
Birth Rate Stats & VBAC
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 Offer Nitronox!
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!
First-Time Moms Need to Know How to Prepare For Labor
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.
From Dr. La Follette – In Response to the FDA News Reports About MonaLisa Touch
Dr. La Follette is a luminary trainer and has been working with the MonaLisa Touch technology since 2014.
$6 million donation to help Buck Institute study extending age of women’s fertility
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.
Lasers Are Increasingly Being Used to Boost Women’s Well-Being
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.
Women’s Health Requires Managing Risk Factors
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.
Do Ovulation Apps Really Work? – We’ve Got the Inside Scoop
I know what you’re thinking. You download an ovulation app and you wonder if it really works.
Rejuvenate and Restore Your Skin This Summer
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,
Hear Dr. La Follette on the Healing Podcast
Dr. La Follette was recently a guest on The Healing Podcast with Bill Klaproth (presented by Marin General Hospital).
Index-Tribune Article: Sonoma Welcomes New Gynecologist
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.
Maternal mental health is important for moms and their children
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is also the month, since 1908, we have honored mothers with their own day.
Cute Ones Club
We love seeing your precious little ones who were delivered by Dr. La Follette and Dr.
Outstanding OB/GYN/OGNP Award
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.
Hot and bothered: What women should know about perimenopause
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 “It takes a Village” Award Recipient
Pomegranate’s It Takes a Village Awards honor Marin County birth and parenting professionals who provide critical support to families.
Many women can have a vaginal birth even after a C-section
When a woman has delivered by C-section the first time, her remaining pregnancies are too often delivered by C-section,
How to Plan for the Birth a Mom-to-be Wants
It is important for a woman to take time early in her pregnancy to think about the kind of birth she wants,…
New In-Office Treatments
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.
California Leading Way to Addressing Rising U.S. Maternal Mortality
Although the United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world,
10 Steps for Getting Your Body Ready for Pregnancy
The decision to have a baby is a big one, and you want to make sure you’re ready.
Pregnant women need to be extra cautious during the holidays
Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the first day of winter or simply the last day of 2017,
Moms, Munchkins & Motivation
We are excited to announce our new online bulletin called Moms, Munchkins & Motivation. On Facebook,
Premature births: U.S. rate rises while researchers struggle to understand why
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, launched by the March of Dimes in 2003. Sadly the U.S.
What an Abnormal Pap Smear Can Mean for You
Anytime you receive any kind of testing and get a result back that is less than perfect,
Rejuvenation Treatments Available from Your OBGYN
When discussing medical treatment, we often focus on the treatment of illness or disease. While this is obviously important,
Secrets To Staying Fit While Pregnant
The following is an article written by Lizellen La Follette featured on 9/24/2017 on HarinJ Health’s website.
Navigating a High-Risk Pregnancy with Your OBGYN
Ideally, every woman would experience a safe and easy pregnancy with few to no surprises and an easy delivery.
Meet Pearl W. Yee, MD and Heather Spindell, RN
Have you met Pearl W. Yee, MD and Heather Spindell, RN yet?
*Key staff in our practice’s growing aesthetic healthcare team!*
Pearl W.
Telemedicine boosts health care access, efficiency, safety and quality
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,
How Laser Treatments Can Help You Achieve the Appearance You Desire
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,
How SculpSure Helps You Slim Down Without Surgery
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.
Debunking Pregnancy Myths: Dr. La Follette’s Article in Marin IJ
Not everything a mother-to-be hears about pregnancy is correct. In fact, some well-meaning advice from friends can be incorrect,
Premature Births are Increasing in U.S.
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,