What 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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The challenges that Women with PCOS Deal With
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.
Continue readingOral and Genital Herpes
If you or someone you care about is concerned that they may have herpes, then you know that it can be a very worrisome time with a long list of questions. What makes it even more difficult is that you might be hearing conflicting and confusing information.
Continue readingBreastfeeding 101
If you’re breastfeeding a new baby, chances are at some point you’ll need to have someone else feed your baby. If you’re like millions of other moms, you may be wondering about how to pump and store milk, whether you’re going back to work or would like to be able to be away from the baby for a few hours without them starving.
Continue readingWhy Women Are More Likely to Get Herpes
We know that women are 6 to 7 times more likely than men to become infected with herpes.
A report from the World Health Organization estimates that 28% of women will be infected with Herpes by age 50.
Birth Control After 40
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. Women who are in Perimenopause will benefit from taking a low dose birth control pill to help with their symptoms as well as provide contraception.
Continue readingThinking about becoming a Mom
If you’re starting to become more aware of pregnant women and new families, chances are, you just might be starting to think about becoming a mom.
Continue readingHormonal Treatments for PCOS protect against Uterine Cancer
PCOS Treatment goals are to help reverse insulin resistance, reduce weight and prevent diabetes as well as prevent and/or treat abnormal periods, decreasing the risk of endometrial cancer.
Continue readingIs Sex Painful while Breastfeeding?
You’ve been exhausted and not really in the mood for sex lately, but now you’re ready. There’s only one problem. Sex hurts!
Continue readingToddler-Friendly Food that Tastes Great!
Especially when fall is on its way, moms are asking me how they can prepare healthy foods, especially vegetables and snacks that their toddlers will actually eat.
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