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Why Do I Have Breast Pain And Tingling?

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What would be the reason for when your breast is tingling and you are not having a menstrual cycle?


What Are Some At Home Tips for Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis?

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How can I stop recurring Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) at home instead of going to the doctor every week?


A Diet For Menopausal Weight Gain

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I'm 53 years old, and entered menopause at age 47. I have 70 pounds to lose and it's so much harder now since I've entered menopause. Can any diet help menopausal women lose weight?


What can I do about Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism?

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I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and started on thyroid 50 mcg for a few months now. I continue to have severe joint pain, generalized numbness and tingling without improvement on the medication that I am taking. What should I be doing differently? Do you have any recommendations?


Pain and fatigue from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis along with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have pain and fatigue, and I'm tired all of the time. What can I do?


ApexM device can help treat urinary leakage

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Is ApexM a good option to treat urinary leakage in women who have had a bladder sling procedure?


Tips to help avoid Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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Why do I keep getting recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections? I am trying probiotics now, do you think that could work?


What is normal bone loss?

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I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last month after many years of osteopenia. My spine T-score was -2.8. I am 68 years old, 5 foot 7, 130 pounds and in good health.

I did take osteoporosis medication for about 5 years in 1993 when I went into early menopause at 43 years old. In 2016, my spinal T-score was -1.9 and in 2000 it was normal at -0.9. Isn’t this a fast decrease in the last 2 years especially since I exercise regularly?


Cellulitis

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I have cellulitis in both legs and sometimes my skin seeps. My nephew is in the hospital with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and has to get his toe amputated, is he contagious?


Estrogen Therapy

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I am 75 and very healthy. I was prescribed oral conjugated estrogens 0.625 after a complete hysterectomy in 1983 and have taken it without problem ever since. I'm now getting push-back from my Medicare plan and they want to do a pre-authorization before allowing a prescription renewal. I have no other health problems, take no other medications, sleep well, eat a primarily vegan diet, exercise and am a healthy weight. If I'm forced to go off the estrogen I'll suffer bone loss, sleeplessness, hot flashes, which I can't imagine.

I have no breast cancer in the family and no diabetes. My mother died at age 95 from congestive heart failure and had severe osteoporosis, and my father died at age 91 from congestive heart failure. My mom did not take HRT.

What do I do to convince my doctor to allow me to remain on oral estrogen. Would reducing my dosage to 0.3 make a significant difference in how I feel or lessen the benefits to my bones, sleep patterns, etc?


Can I use vaginal moisturizers while using vaginal estrogen?

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I inserted vaginal estradiol tablet on Monday and Thursday. In between, can vaginal moisturizers be used?


Fat Removed From Breast, Stomach and Arm

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I want to get fat removed from my breast, stomach and arm. Is it safe?


Intensity Device

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Is the Intensity for pelvic floor experiment covered by insurance?


Hyaluronic Acid

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Can you direct me to any clinical trials or websites related to the use of hyaluronic acid and a woman who has had endometrial and ovarian cancer?


Treatment Options for Vaginal Atrophy

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I have thin tissue in the vaginal area, and it is very dry. My physician recommended estrogen cream to thicken my tissue, but it burns and itches me. What are my other options?


Tips for Treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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How do I treat Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?


Hysterectomy and Estrogen Therapy

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I am 68 years old and have no physical ailments. I had a complete hysterectomy with both ovaries removed in 1998. I did take estrogen (estrogen patch) for some time, but my insurance started to give me a difficult time about it so I just stopped it using it in 2017.

I have been fine, but now I wake up early after a good sleep because the sheets are very damp from night sweats. Are there any natural products to help with the night sweats, or should I begin taking the estrogen patches again and try to deal with the insurance company?


Should I take Premarin at night or in the morning?

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What is the best time to take Premarin (conjugated estrogens) - at night or in the morning?


Non-Estrogen Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness

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I have had a stroke and a heart attack, and I am intolerant to estrogen. What can I use for vaginal dryness safely? I can NOT use estrogen vaginal creams.


Hashimoto's disease

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I have had Hashimoto's disease for two years and many arthritic symptoms. Can I take Amour® (dessicated thyroid) even though my TSH is normal?