Wake up! It’s Daylight Saving and Time For Coffee. The good, the bad, and the…
Multiple reasons a cup of Joe is good for you, and many reasons why it is not. Every yin has a yang, every Chance, a Mary Mitchell
Wake up, Stay Woke. The good, the bad, and the beans…
Multiple reasons a cup of Joe is good for you, and many reasons why it is not. Every yin has a yang, every Chance, a Mary Mitchell
Let’s Just Split The Bill: Reflections on being a woman today.
It happens often. I’m having a great meal at a nice restaurant with some friends. We all order what we like and have some drinks. The check comes, placed politely face down on the table by the waiter who is likely ending his shift and just wants to […]
Your dentist vs your gynecologist: Myths dispelled and terms explained
Who makes you the most uncomfortable! I was sitting in my dentist’s chair, getting my teeth cleaned, and thinking Is dentistry like what I do every day? I mean my workplace is not the mouth, but the necessary evil theme applies. Like in gynecology, if you don’t to see your dentist […]
Irregular Periods: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome May Be To Blame
A large proportion of women with irregular periods have a disease process called polycystic ovarian syndrome. Here’s what you should know.
7 Cents Per Bag? I’m Not Buying It: What Is the World Coming To?
Why is this gynecologist writing about the environment? Because if we aren’t careful, a healthy vagina will be the least of our worries
The Truth: Vaginal Health and Hygiene Myths Revealed
Sometimes as women, things feel a little off. There can be an odor, or an itch, or a discharge that doesn’t feel like our normal self. This can be extremely worrisome and make one very self conscious. Here are some common issues women deal with, and some helpful […]
“I went to an Indian wedding…they smeared yellow paste on the bride…” The Health Benefits of Turmeric
One of my favorite traditions in a Hindu wedding is when we get to smear our betrothed family member with this yellow paste “haldi (turmeric)”. During a recent wedding, it was fun and lighthearted, and one of the few times my older male cousins and brother couldn’t retaliate. […]
STD Fun Facts and Why Testing Is So Important
I have never called someone and told them they had a sexually transmitted disease and heard the response “Oh I know. I figured that I had that.” With the rare exception of someone who’s partner was diagnosed and who presents for testing as a result, most of my […]
Why Is My Doctor’s Handwriting So Messy? A Day In The Life
This article is inspired by the age old question that I believe any patient waiting in their physician’s waiting room has asked before. “What the heck is taking so long? If I can show up on time, why can’t my doctor?” I hear you. It is very frustrating. […]
The Gyneco-(b)Logic 