Ask the Nurse Archive
Does Menopause Decrease Sexual Activity?
March 14, 2012 at 2:48pm
Will menopause decrease my sexual activity?
Consulting a fertility doctor
March 14, 2012 at 2:37pm
My husband and I are both in our late 30s. We have been trying to conceive for a year. Should we start to think about consulting a fertility doctor?
Do women and men have different heart attack symptoms?
March 8, 2012 at 10:31am
Do symptoms differ in women suffering a heart attack then men?
Do Naps Disturb Sleep?
March 8, 2012 at 10:00am
Do afternoon naps help or disturb sleep later on at night?
Hiccups and Chest Pain
March 7, 2012 at 12:14pm
Not every time, but sometimes when I eat, I start to get hiccups and then experience pain in my upper chest area. I then feel that I have a lot of mucus to spit up. I have Tourette Syndrome and I turn my head to the left a lot and have neck and face twitches. I am sometimes stressed when I am eating a meal, but not all the time.
Natural Antidepressants vs Medical Antidepressants
January 16, 2012 at 9:00am
Do you have any knowledge about natural antidepressants compared to medical?
Premature Ovarian Failure
December 1, 2011 at 5:03pm
I was recently diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure and extremely high, off the charts FSH. I am 32 years old and was in the process of planning to increase our family when I was diagnosed. My doctor put me on a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), a combination pill of constant estrogen and progesterone to help with some symptoms I was experiencing. I know there is a very small chance of still getting pregnant while on HRT but my question is, is there one HRT better than another for improving my already slim chances of pregnancy?
Migraine Headaches
December 1, 2011 at 4:58pm
I get migraines during my period. I have tried taking a pain killer like paracetamol but that does not help. I am usually very tired during my period. Is there anything I can do to help balance my hormones? I do not get migraines when I am pregnant.
Bacterial Infection Risks
October 31, 2011 at 12:02pm
My daughter’s college roommate just informed her that she had a bacterial infection. She was having abdominal pain which brought her to the doctor. What is the risk factor for my daughter?
Entering Menopause
October 24, 2011 at 12:01pm
How will I know when I have officially entered menopause?