Menopause & Strange Symptoms
Why do women lose hair during menopause? Hair loss during perimenopause and menopause can be attributed to hormonal changes. Estrogen, a hormone that plays a role in maintaining hair thickness and growth, decreases during these normal hormonal cycles. The androgen hormone levels, including testosterone, may remain constant or slightly increase, leading to hair thinning or […]
Menopause & GLP-1’s
What are the potential benefits of GLP-1s for women going through 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 […]
Menopause & Hormone Therapy
ow safe is hormone therapy (HT) to treat menopausal symptoms? The main indication for using HT is best therapy in symptomatic women for relief of menopausal hot flashes that are bothersome, disrupt sleep or adversely affect a women’s quality of life. Treating the symptoms of menopause is individualized and often based on personal philosophies for […]
Infertility Common Questions
What is the definition of infertility for women? The general definition of infertility is when a woman and her partner have had unprotected intercourse for 12 months and have not been able to get pregnant. There are other considers to take into account such as medical history, advanced maternal age or other physical female conditions […]
Infertility & Egg Freezing
When is the best time to start talking about egg freezing? Egg freezing is growing in popularity. The conversation must start with the gynecologist as part as progressive family planning during an annual exam. It is my hope that routine preventative care for women will include fertility screening starting at age 30 and insurance companies […]
Genital Hygeine Care Part 2
My BF told me one of my labia minora is 2 times larger than the other one. He asked if that normal? I am curious too! No two snowflakes are exactly alike, right? Well, the expression could just as easily refer to the vulva. The labia, or lips—which vary from person to person—seem to be […]
Genital Hygeine Care Part 1
GENITAL HYGEINE CARE PART 1 What’s the difference between the vagina and vulva, I am confused? You must get to know your vulva and vagina, up close and personal. First – let’s be clear what we are talking about regarding the “vagina”. When women are talking about their “vagina” they are mistakably including the vulva […]
Finding An OGBYN & What To Expect
What’s the best way to find a OBGYN you like? First things first. You need to be comfortable with your OBGYN-it’s the beginning of a long and intimate relationship. I always say when a woman’s legs go up in stirrups, I feel as though I am their BFF, therapist and gynecologist, all wrapped into one. […]
Circumcision Is It Necessary or Not
To Circ or Not to Circ, that is the question? Routine circumcision remains a constant topic of controversy and confusion when you find out you are having a boy. According to the most recent policy on the male circumcision policy from the American Academy of Pediatrics there is “insufficient information to recommend routine circumcision.” Most […]
Breast Health Part 2
What breast changes should I expect getting older? The aging process also affects the tissue and fat of the breasts. The hormonal changes of menopause, including the loss of estrogen, makes the breast glandular tissue smaller, less dense and fattier. These changes also cause the breast tissue to become saggier. The majority of women notice […]