Donna J. Hagberg, MD
Donna Hagberg is a board-certified OB/GYN, in Cos Cob, Connecticut and has been in private practice for over 25 years. Her practice extends to women of all ages from adolescence through menopause, and she is available to address numerous gynecological issues, including abnormal Pap smears, sexually transmitted diseases, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal or vulvar infections, breast and pelvic malignancies, osteoporosis, menopause, vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, and hormonal imbalances.
Leila Garrett, MD
Dr. Leila Garrett is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn who has been in practice in Greenwich, CT for over 25 years. She now limits her practice to office gynecology, caring for women from adolescents through menopause. She offers annual gynecologic and breast exams, evaluation and management of abnormal Pap smears, contraceptive management, treatment and screening for sexually transmitted diseases, evaluation of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, hormone replacement therapy, menopausal management and counseling, and she has a special interest in caring for the gynecologic needs of the adolescent woman.
Concerning COVID-19 Policies in 2024
-We cannot see patients who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough, fever or flu-like symptoms
-A mask or face covering is required at all times
We are committed to the safety of all of our patients and staff and are taking every possible precaution to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Sincerely,
Donna Hagberg and Leila Garrett
Dr. Hagberg's Areas of Expertise
- Adolescent medicine
- Prevention and management of sexually transmitted diseases
- Routine gynecological care
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Bioidentical and traditional hormone replacement therapy
- Evaluation and management of urinary urgency and stress urinary incontinence
- Evaluation and management of prolapse
- Vulvovaginal diseases
- Maintenance of sexual health
- Preventative health care
- Cancer screening
- Genetic cancer assessment
- Nutrition
Preventing Weight Gain During Perimenopause and Menopause
Unfortunately many women gain weight during Perimenopause, on average gaining about 3-5 pounds per year. The loss of estradiol contributes to the change in metabolism and a shift in location of adiopse cells.
Non Hormonal Management of Menopausal Symptoms
I have listed a few things that can get you started with non hormonal management of some of the more common symptoms of menopause transition. Nutrition. So important to focus on the foods you choose to eat, limiting the things that will trigger your hot flashes...
Menopausal Symptoms
There is much to cover with this topic and I will outline some of the more common facts and concerns. First, menopause is defined as one year without any periods and the average age is 51. Peri-menopause is the time before this which can be quick (1 day) or can last...