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Dr. Cindy Long

Dr. Cindy Long Dr. Cindy Long MD, OB/GYN

After serving four years as the OB/GYN Department Chair at North Suburban Medical Center in Denver, Dr. Cindy Long is now focusing on her clinical work with an emphasis on patient care and state-of-the-art, innovative gynecologic surgical procedures. Committed to providing her patients with choices in progressive, proven techniques, Dr. Long has extensive training in minimally invasive surgeries and in-office procedures. Her special interests include pelvic prolapse, incontinence, adolescent and pediatric gynecologic care, vulvar skin disorders and high-risk obstetrics.

Passionate as a physician, Dr. Long is also passionate as a mom and enjoys the great Colorado outdoors by skiing, hiking, biking and swimming with her family.

My Articles

Understanding Night Sweats

One of the most common and most disturbing symptoms of menopause is the dreaded night sweat. Read More Read More Articles Like This

The Nuts and Bolts of Menopause: What's Happening to Me?

Slowly you've noticed some significant changes going on – your periods have gotten heavier and less predictable, perhaps you're moodier and more irritable than usual, or maybe you are not sleeping very well…and then there's those frustrating hot flashes which make you ask "Am I in menopause?" Read More Read More Articles Like This

Are You Celebrating World Menopause Day on October 18?

World Menopause Day began in 1984, making this year's international celebration the 29th annual day of recognition for hot flashes, night sweats and everything else menopausal. Read More Read More Articles Like This

It’s Not Just the Hot Flashes: Why Do I Feel Fat and Crazy?

Most of us recognize hot flashes and night sweats as very common symptoms of menopause. But until you experience it, you may not know that there are many other symptoms that can be very distressing to perimenopausal and menopausal women. Read More Read More Articles Like This

How (and Why) Your Body Changes During Menopause

There's a good reason we commonly refer to menopause as "the change." It seems like EVERYTHING - our moods, our bodies, our fertility, our desires and self-image- CHANGES! Read More Read More Articles Like This

Vaginal Atrophy - Inevitable Part of Aging or Treatable Condition?

Vaginal atrophy, also known as atrophic vaginitis or urogenital atrophy, is an extremely common and uncomfortable problem in many postmenopausal women. As many as 40% of postmenopausal women will show evidence of vaginal atrophy, and approximately 20-25% will seek medical assistance for the bothersome symptoms. Read More Read More Articles Like This

Managing Hot Flashes from a Medical Perspective

Perhaps the most disruptive and frustrating symptom of menopause is the hot flash, or hot flush as they are often called in medical literature. These are common vasovagal symptoms which occur in response to reductions in estrogen levels causing an overwhelming feeling of heat surging through the body. Read More Read More Articles Like This

Menopause is Not a Disease

Menopause is a stage of life, not an illness. There are many symptoms that occur while transitioning into menopause that many women fear or even dread. But ultimately, menopause can be a wonderful phase in a woman's life. Read More Read More Articles Like This

A Breast Health Update

Aside from menopause, another important rite of passage that women in their 40s and 50s must address is the prevention of and monitoring for breast cancer. Recent changes in breast cancer screening recommendations have caused much confusion, alarm and frustration for both women and their health care providers. Read More Read More Articles Like This

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