Menopause Tiring You Out?
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.
Continue readingMenopausal 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.
Continue readingVulvodynia – Pain Down There
A very challenging condition women come to me with is pain around their labia, vagina, and genital region
Continue readingArthritis: Is it Osteo or Rheumatoid?
Of the over 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the most common
Continue readingKegel 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?
Continue readingAm 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.
Continue readingWhen 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?
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingKegels: There’s an App for That!
I just gave a talk to 75 midlife women. When I asked them to raise their hands if they are experiencing a little leaking when they cough, sneeze or laugh, guess what? About 1/2 raised their hands. OMG!
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