GLP-1’s and Menopause
The most recent medical studies found that women in menopause, who were taking GLP-1 and hormone therapy (HT), lost substantially more weight than those who only took GLP-1’s. What are the Common Side Effects of GLP-1s? The most common side effects of GLP-1’s include, reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These are often described […]
Most Common Questions about Menopause
As hundreds of thousand women transition into menopause, here are the most common questions during this normal hormonal change. Hormones have a significant hand into this disruptive stage of life. Why is it so hard to lose weight in midlife? If you’re gaining weight despite eating well and staying active, don’t blame yourself. Beginning in […]
Breast Cancer, Diet & Healthy Living-Putting All the Pieces Together
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is diagnosed in over 220,000 women each year in the US. With one in eight or 12.3% of women being diagnosed, what can we do to prevent breast cancer or at the very least reduce our risk? We have all heard the saying, “we are what we […]
Most Common Questions of Pregnancy
What are the most common early symptoms of pregnancy? Missing a period is usually the first sign of a new pregnancy, although women with irregular periods may not initially recognize a missed period as pregnancy. During the first few weeks of pregnancy, many women experience a need to urinate frequently, extreme fatigue, nausea and/or vomiting, […]
Dense, Fibrocystic Breasts & Breast Cancer Most Common Questions
What are ‘dense breasts’ and how do you know if you have them? Breast tissue is made up of milk glands, milk ducts, supportive and fatty tissue. Every woman has different types of breasts, some with more or less fatty tissue and more or less breast densities. During mammogram screening, dense breasts can be quantified […]
No Two Snowflakes Are Alike
Recently, a patient of mine tearfully confided in me that her boyfriend told her she had plus-size lips compared to “others he’d seen online,” and that she really needed a more sexy-looking cooch. (He wasn’t talking about her mouth here ladies, he was talking about the appearance of her vagina.) Here’s a concept for you. […]
Perimenopause & Menopause, Common Questions About Sex
I am in my forties and not that interested in sex, it that normal? Perimenopause is the time period your body transitions, hormonally, physically and emotionally into menopause. Every woman’s experience is different and can last up to 10 years prior to getting into full blown menopause which accounts for women/people in their 40’s. If […]
Common Pregnancy Questions, Yes, There’s More!
Common Pregnancy Questions, Part 2 What’s pregnancy acne about? Acne in pregnancy is extremely common and it is often more difficult to treat. “Pregnancy acne” is not a special form of acne. Pregnancy acne occurs due to the overproduction of sebum oil which happens from all the hormonal changes. Unfortunately, some women are more susceptible […]
Heavy Periods with Clots After 40 — What to Know and When to Seek Help
After age 40, periods often become heavier and less predictable as hormones shift toward menopause. This is commonly due to perimenopause, but heavier bleeding and clots can also signal anemia, fibroids or polyps, thyroid problems, or medication/device effects. Track changes and see a clinician if bleeding is very heavy or symptoms worsen. What’s Going On? […]
Postpartum Depression, More Common Than You Think
There is nothing glamorous about postpartum depression….just ask Hayden Panettiere, Brooke Shields, Marie Osmond, Gwyneth Paltrow or Courtney Cox bringing to light their experiences of severe postpartum depression. I thought it would be helpful to discuss this scary topic and how easy it is to become a victim of it. It shouldn’t take shocking news […]