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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?
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?
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 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?
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?

Skin Care For All Ages
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Read Dr. Sabrina Sikka and gynecologist Dr. Lynn Simpson’s column on a women’s health perspective for healthy skin at all ages.
What treatment will help my painful intercourse?
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I'm having painful intercourse despite using vaginal lubricants and hormone therapy. I'm a BRCA2 carrier with a history of ER/PR positive breast cancer. My main problem is pain with increasing vaginal dilation during intercourse. I don't have pain with initial penile insertion or with insertion of a vaginal probe during a pelvic ultrasound. Will pelvic floor stimulation or perhaps the Mona Lisa Touch treatment help painful intercourse?
Is there a connection between Myasthenia Gravis and menopause?
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Is there a relationship between Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and menopause? Since I have MG should I take menopausal hormone therapy as suggested by my physician?
Integrating New Migraine Treatments Into Clinical Practice
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Migraine is characterized by attacks of throbbing, often unilateral headache that are exacerbated by physical activity and associated with photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, and vomiting. About one third of patients have migraine with an aura and three quarters experience a premonitory phase prior to the onset of headache. Diagnoses of migraine can be refined based on the frequency of monthly migraine days (MMDs) and monthly headache days (MHDs); patients with fewer than 15 MMDs or MHDs have…
Amgen and UCB Receive Positive Vote From FDA Advisory Committee in Favor of Approval for EVENITY™ (romosozumab)
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Potential New Treatment Option for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis at High Risk for FractureAmgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB) today announced strong support from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee (BRUDAC) for the approval of EVENITY™* (romosozumab) for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture after reviewing safety and efficacy data from the…

Virtual Visits: Can Your Doctor Really Help You Without An In-Office Visit?
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Read Dr. Pelin Batur’s column about the new option of seeing your physician virtually!
What Is A Good Postmenopausal Treatment?
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I am a postmenopausal woman, weaning myself off of systemic topical estrogen. My gynecologist recommended Osphena®, but said I should wait one month before using, and the package said it could be months before I notice a difference! Also, there are all kinds of warnings regarding blood clots. Really? Wouldn't an estrogen cream be safer, effective and faster?
Sexual Function
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I am almost 50 years old and have been married 22 years. I have to have direct stimulation to the clitoris using a massager to climax, whereas before I didn’t. What is the issue? When I was younger I had some trauma to the genitals from a bike accident. I want to enjoy my husband without having to use “toys." It makes me feel less than what I was. When I mention this problem to my GYN, we did blood work, which found I have low white blood cells. Expensive testing, but no cancer, but still no answers for this either.
Is it safe to have sex while using Intrarosa®?
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My OB/GYN prescribed me vaginal Prasterone/DHEA/Intrarosa® for premenopausal vaginal PH issues causing me discomfort and infections. My husband and I engage in sex before I put the Intrarosa in, however my questions are:
- Is it safe to have oral sex since I used the medication the night before?
- Is it already absorbed and gone?
- Will it harm my husband?
Topical Creams Vs Vaginal Gels
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I was accidentally prescribed metronidazole topical cream versus metro vaginal gel. Can the cream also be used intravaginally?
Is Bacterial Vaginosis a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
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Can you catch Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) from having sexual activity?

Honey Mustard Salmon
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Honey mustard with a bit of spice glaze over salmon makes a delicious flavor for gourmet-on-the-go! This recipe is gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and freezer-friendly.

French Onion Soup
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Start your evening off special. Sophisticated presentation with simple preparation.
Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto Inspired to Lead End of Life Care
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Silvia Perez Protto, MD, is the director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for End of Life Care. The role fulfills her passion to provide patients comfort in their final days — something she learned from her father, whose end-of-life wishes were unknown to his family. Dr. Perez-Protto praises the collaboration and support from her fellow caregivers at Cleveland Clinic as she leads this important work.
Kakadu Plums Fight Cancer Cells and Brighten Skin. Here’s How to Reap the Benefits
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Every few years a new superfood emerges, promising health benefits beyond your wildest dreams. Right now, kakadu plums are having a moment. In fact, with the highest levels of vitamin C of any fruit — in the entire world — and more antioxidants than the blueberry, kakadu plums are the stuff superfood lore is made of. So what are kakadu plums, and what can they do for you? Kakadu plums are a small light green fruit native to Australia, that’s also called the billygoat plum, bush plum, or salty…