I am four months post hysterectomy. I take a one-a-day vitamin for women daily.

Lately, when I wake, I cannot work normally until after awhile. I also hear some movements in my joints. Why is this? Do I need additional calcium with the vitamin?

Dr. Oluwatosin Goje discusses the Zika virus and what pregnant women and women trying to become pregnant can do to prevent the disease.

Investigators continue to study the link between the virus and microcephaly, and how the virus is transmitted.

Kale is all the rage and you’ll if you give kale a try with this salad, you’ll understand why!!! An intriguing salad with an extraordinary tasty flavor combination. This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis.

Is it better to exercise in the morning or the evening? Any tips on how to become a morning exerciser?

Read expectant Mom and women’s health physician, Dr. Lynn Pattimakiel’s column on DNA testing in pregnancy.

How much Omega vitamins should I take each day? I am age 51.

February 2016 - Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic have performed the first uterus transplant in the United States. The operation, which took nine hours, was performed using a uterus from a deceased organ donor. The recipient, 26, is not being identified to protect her privacy. The procedure’s purpose is to enable women born without a uterus, or who had theirs removed, to become pregnant and give birth. The patient will have to wait a year before trying to become pregnant, letting her heal and…

A review of eight clinical trials testing flibanserin (Addyi), the first and only drug on the market to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women, concluded the drug performed on the low end of the clinical efficacy range used to gain FDA approval. However, women's health experts argue that the drug earned its approval and should remain in the treatment arsenal.

What is the difference between using the estradiol 0.5 patch versus taking the estradiol 0.5 tablet?

Low in fat and an excellent source of protein, Crawfish Etouffee, is a popular Louisiana crawfish recipe served over rice. Etouffee means ‘smothered” onion, green pepper and garlic in a light roux making the most scrumptious sauce. Here’s my easy-to-follow, healthier recipe for this Louisiana favorite!

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook.

I am 63 years old and I’ve had only one colonoscopy when I was age 50. Everything was fine, so how often should I have a colonoscopy?

I will be 56 years old next month and I still have not gone through menopause. My periods are definitely irregular; I had a total of 4 periods in 2015. My GYN recently ordered an FSH test which showed no level at 31.6. Other than irregular periods, I have not experienced other menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes. Is menopause near?

I was age 43 when I had total hysterectomy. I was unable to do hormone replacement therapy because of another issue.

A recent DEXA scan showed the lowest T-Score was -1.6, and they want me to start Fosamax. I already have a lot of pain from arthritis and degenerative disc disease. And the side effect of the Fosamax is joint pain. Is that T-Score a bad level and would any other drug beside the Bisphosphonates be helpful?

I’m 47 and beginning to experience symptoms of aging. I can handle most anything, but I need help providing reliable, credible information to my long-term boyfriend about what happens to aging women regarding sex.

I feel terrible that he feels that it is "his fault" for my symptoms, like less natural and abundant lubrication, that neither he nor I have any control over at this point. So, I would like to give him a book, preferably written by a medical professional, that addresses the physical aspects of aging women and sex. Thank you!

Light and delightful, strawberries layered with a luscious cream cheese layer and ladyfingers makes a simple, but amazing quick desert. This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook cookbook.

Misinformation and bias threaten to deprive women of the first FDA-approved treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Here are the facts about Flibanserin from Dr. Holly L. Thacker.

Calcium-Rich Foods To maintain strong, healthy bones, you have to consume a diet rich in calcium throughout your life. Your need for calcium becomes even greater as you age. Eating calcium-rich foods can help prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones. 10 Calcium-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet Dairy products Fish with bones: salmon, sardines or whitebait Dark leafy green vegetables: kale Broccoli Calcium-fortified juices Breads Fortified tofu Soy milk Almonds Dried…

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea and what should we do about it?

A new study found that medicines taken by millions for depression, asthma, allergies, and other conditions may raise the risk of getting dementia. The drugs involved in the study are known as anticholinergics. They work by blocking a brain chemical called acetylcholine, which is crucial for memory. Although this isn’t the first time researchers have looked at this link, the new study looked at about 100 over-the-counter and prescription drugs that work in this way, ranging from the…