Your Period
Virtually everything related to women’s health comes to our cycle. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into the biology, read on.
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20 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 readingBirth Control While Breastfeeding
Despite what you might have heard, breastfeeding is not effective birth control. Many women mistakenly think that they’re not fertile and able to get pregnant until they have a period, that’s not true.
Continue readingPCOS: Treating Excessive Hair and Acne
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.
Continue readingWhat is HPV?
HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, which has over 100 different subtypes.
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 readingA Healthy Active Lifestyle After 50 Starts With Good Nutrition
As a women’s health care provider, I am always talking to women about optimizing their health by getting enough of the nutrients, calcium and protein their bodies’ need.
Continue readingLong Acting Reversible Contraception: LARCS
We have lots of other birth control options that don’t require you to remember to do something all the time. These are even more effective methods than the Pill, Patch and Ring because there’s very little chance that they won’t be used correctly.
Continue readingCoffee and Caffeine in Pregnancy
Most pregnant moms want to to know if they can safely have caffeine and enjoy a cup, can or chocolate without any risk to the baby. Many moms feel tremendous guilt if they have an occasional diet soda.
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