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If you haven’t heard of this new birth control option that lasts a whole year and is NOT an intrauterine device, you are not alone. First, I need to make one thing clear. I do not have any partnership or sponsorship arrangement with any pharmaceutical company. When I […]
The other day, a patient and I were chatting and she hit me with “I have one more question.” Now, usually that phrase comes before something that the person is super embarrassed to ask. I usually respond with, “Go for it. There is no such thing as TMI […]
A friend recently shared with me a story that troubled me to my core. A friend of hers was diagnosed with anemia, also known as a low blood count. She saw her gynecologist for evaluation and ultimately underwent a hysterectomy, even though her menstrual bleeding, from the little […]
I know, I know. I haven’t written anything in a while. That is going to change, though because one of my first loves has always been writing. I won’t leave you again. As we wrap up National Women’s Health Week 2020 (May 10-16th) I would be remiss if […]
This post was originally published in November of 2018, and now updated 12/2019. There is no such thing as TMI in gynecology. If you are squeamish about talking about or SAYING the word VAGINA, we are going to handle that right now. Vagina. VAGINA. VAGINA. Okay, now that […]
November is Bladder Health Month and as a three-time mother, I know all too well the importance of regaining bladder control. That first time you sneeze and feel that heart-wrenching squirt of warm urine, that’s when things get real. To be clear, immediately after having a baby, it […]
Three sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise and have reached an all-time high in the United States. You need to know how to protect yourself and tell a friend. Your health and life may be at stake. What is an STI and how does it differ […]
There are few things worse than the sensation of burning while you urinate. You have to pee. It’s not like you can stop doing it. But when it that sensation arises, all you want is relief. In this article, we will discuss gynecologist-approved ways to prevent UTI, or […]
I recently did an interview for aaptiv.com about perimenopause. In this article, you will learn signs and symptoms of perimenopause as well as menopause relief and improvement of symptoms. In general will you please explain what perimenopause is (to someone who is unaware) and how the process occurs? […]
Say you have a new symptom or health concern. You’ve never felt this before. You don’t know if you should be worried or not. All that you know is that it is new. What is the first thing that you do? Whip out your phone. Or pull up […]
