Category: Menopause

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?

The Hairy Truth About Midlife that Women Hate

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.

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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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Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Many of my patients come in to see me wondering about all the new guidelines and how often they need Pap smears.

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Your Skin, Hair and Breasts at Menopause & Midlife

If you’re like many women, you’re not just dealing with hot flashes and night sweats. There are many more new and unwelcome surprises at mid-life.

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What If Your Bra Could Help Detect Breast Cancer?

The iTBra, designed to find breast cancer in women with increased breast density.

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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”.

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What 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.

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