Every woman, even if not personally affected by endometriosis at this time, can benefit from knowing and understanding the basics of this condition. This insight can offer a way to better see how our bodies work - and what we can do [...]
Doesn’t it often feel like society has a crazy timeline for women when it comes to sexuality? We’re expected to bear children by a certain age, and we’re also expected to cease being sexy as we get older, like there’s some kind [...]
Updated 06/16/2021 When shopping with my friend Jenna, I heard a wail of despair coming from her changing room. I asked what was wrong and she said “I can’t wear a bathing suit this year. Just look at my skin -- it’s [...]
Almost twenty years ago, the American College of Physicians, a pretty conservative organization, stunned the medical community by issuing a guideline that women over 50 should have a thyroid test at least once every five years. At that time, most physicians thought [...]
Getting your bladder back on track — living with Interstitial Cystitis What is interstitial cystitis and why haven’t I heard of it? The possible causes of IC IC, estrogen, and menopause Discovering your trigger foods The Women to Women approach to treating [...]
Updated 11/01/2020 Don’t just live with urinary incontinence — learn about the causes of incontinence and what you can do about it! Here are the topics discussed in this article: What causes incontinence in women? Urinary incontinence after hysterectomy Bladder problems after [...]
The last thing any woman wants to hear is that her Pap results aren’t normal. Those words can prompt anxiety and fear, and even leave you convinced that your practitioner has gotten you confused with another patient. If your pap test has [...]
Having your blood pressure checked when you visit the doctor or dentist is so automatic that you may never have stopped to think about what is happening, and you may pay no attention to the readings at all. Often, the only time [...]
Updated 06/02/2021 Vitamin D testing isn’t always a part of standard blood work at an annual physical, but Vitamin D deficiency is such a widespread problem that I believe it should be! When women come to see me, I like to have [...]
Have you ever noticed how quickly the healthcare industry changes? You might be just getting used to one standard of care when suddenly, you’re hearing something completely different. With advances in medical technology, enhanced scientific research, improvement in treatments, and the ability [...]
