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Menopause: What to Expect

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Maybe you’ve started noticing a few changes in how you feel and are wondering if this is normal, if it will go away or if this is the beginning of Menopause.

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Menopause Tiring You Out?

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Ask most of the women you know who are of a certain age about sleep and they will complain about a lack of it.

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All About the Meno Potbelly

One day, I looked in the mirror and was horrified to see that I, too, had developed the dreaded abdominal bulge.

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Menopausal Brain Drain

Among the often-mentioned gifts of perimenopause and menopause, such as night sweats and hot flashes, are also memory problems–aka brain fog.

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Vulvodynia – Pain Down There

A very challenging condition women come to me with is pain around their labia, vagina, and genital region

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Arthritis: Is it Osteo or Rheumatoid?

Of the over 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the most common

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Kegel Exercise: How To

Are you like millions of women who leak urine? Do you know where every bathroom is in a 5-mile radius of your house?

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Am I in Menopause?

You may still be having periods and starting to have hot flashes and night sweats, but girl, you are not at Menopause just yet.

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When Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Are you as confused as all of my patients about when to have a pap smear? Does it seem that every week, there’s a new recommendation?

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The Hairy Truth About Midlife that Women Hate

Many women I speak to are surprised to learn that they can take birth control pills in their 40’s and early 50’s as long as there are no contraindications.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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