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My patients know that their estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that dip in hormones can make it harder to sleep. They are having hot flashes, night sweats, and wake up with brain fog. They might be a little irritable. They are also concerned about their bone health as estrogen decreases, and so they are […]
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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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Even what appears to be strong marriages can be put under great stress by life events.
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We tend to think about sexuality as breasts and vaginas, but there is SO, SO much more to sexuality.
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Of the over 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the most common
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For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.
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Most women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS have a lot of difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This is not in their control, completely unfair and can be very challenging.
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We used to think that the only issue with PCOS was the multiple cysts within each ovary, which prevented ovulation, normal periods and caused infertility. We now know that PCOS is a complicated endocrine condition with multiple challenges for women.
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One of the most disturbing aspects of PCOS is how it affects a woman’s appearance. Acne and excessive hair growth are very common, however there are treatments that can help keep these under control.
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When considering Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, I like to explain to my patients that it’s important to think of the cysts in the ovary as only one aspect of a complex endocrine disorder.
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