No patients want to hear a doctor tell them they have cancer. When they hear that word, patients often think about the future. What will
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Our Monthly BFF
When considering the issue of body image for women, I can’t help but think about the young women who come to my office for their
Curing you know what, you know where
Vaginal infections (also called vaginitis) are an issue affecting many women at some point in their lives. This bothersome ailment, while not life-threatening, has many
A tense vagina is worth dancing about
Sara Juli is not afraid to tackle personal issues in a public forum. She’s a dance artist who has been creating and performing solo work
When desire seems elusive
As an obstetrician/gynocologist, I often hear my patients worry about their decline of sexual desire. The first response I tell them is that they are
Health care for women more affordable
Just five years ago, only 12 percent of insurance plans on the individual market offered obstetrical coverage and those that did had deductibles as high
First defense against HPV – prevention
According to the American Cancer Society, about 12,900 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. Another 4,100 will die from it. While this
Pregnancy discomfort can be eased
As an obstetrician, I have the opportunity to help women navigate their pregnancies from the time they find out they are expecting until the day
Sugar really not so sweet
We’ve heard it a million times before, “You are what you eat.” However, when thinking about the idea of mind, body and spirit, there is
Timely reminder for breast cancer screenings
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Seeing the pink everywhere is a great reminder for all of us to take a moment and make