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.
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!
Continue readingDo I Need a Pap Smear?
Many of my patients come in to see me wondering about all the new guidelines and how often they need Pap smears.
Continue readingYour Skin, Hair and Breasts at Menopause & Midlife
If you’re like many women, you’re not just dealing with hot flashes and night sweats. There are many more new and unwelcome surprises at mid-life.
Continue readingWhat If Your Bra Could Help Detect Breast Cancer?
The iTBra, designed to find breast cancer in women with increased breast density.
Continue reading20 Practical Ways to Limit Carbs
It’s tempting to think about completely eliminating carbs, however, that’s very difficult, hard to sustain beyond about 3 weeks and is part of a phenomenon known as “all or nothing thinking”.
Continue readingWhat is Perimenopause?
There are as many different experiences of midlife as there are women. The truth is way, way, way before your periods stop completely, there’s a time of transition, known as Perimenopause.
Continue readingWhat Is a Carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates are any food that contains starch, sugar, grains or fiber. That means anything made with flour or wheat, corn, rice or beans.
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