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It’s High Blood Pressure Education Month

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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP). Both terms mean the same thing.

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The Latest in Migraine Treatments

85% of all chronic migraine sufferers are women, and about 1 in 4 women will experience migraine over their lifetime.

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What is Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and is it Being Overtreated?

Over 50,000 women a year get a call from their doctor giving them the best possible kind of bad news.

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The Menstrual Cycle With PCOS: It’s Different

For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.

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Managing Your Weight with PCOS

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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Treating and Preventing Herpes

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The word Herpes and people stop in their tracks. It’s one of those infections that carries with it a lot of sexual baggage.

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PCOS: An Overview of the Biology

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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PCOS: Treating Excessive Hair and Acne

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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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Painful Sex after 40

Recently I was invited to speak to a group of women who were all 50 and beyond, to discuss some of the concerns that we’re encountering from how to deal with wrinkles and weight gain to sleep and yes, we talked about one of my favorite topics – Sex!

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The challenges that Women with PCOS Deal With

Challenges of PCOS

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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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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