Exercise Lowers the Risk of Breast Cancer
Every year when I have my mammogram, I dread the possibility that this year will be the year that I hear bad news.
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Painful Sex After 50
There are many reasons why women over 50 might be experiencing pain with sex. The number one reason is that the vagina gets very dry and loses the ability to lubricate naturally. The tissue also thins out and doesn’t stretch and expand the way it used to.
Continue readingHeavy Periods and How We Evaluate Them
Many teens, women over 45 and those with PCOS, are more likely to have a new onset of heavy bleeding. This is often caused by an imbalance of the 2 hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone
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 readingBirth 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.
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