Category: Pelvic Health

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?

Kegels: 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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Don’t Make Me Laugh, Cough, or Sneeze

If you’re like 1 in 3 women, you might be leaking a little, which is known as stress incontinence. Many women are also dealing with a sense of urgency, you know the feeling that you have to go and you need to go right this minute, get out of my way.

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Heavy Periods and How We Evaluate Them

Many teens, women over 45 and those with PCOS, are more likely to have a new onset of heavy bleeding. This is often caused by an imbalance of the 2 hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone

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