Since the August 2015 approval of flibanserin for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, the drug has been under a cloud of controversy. At the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, physicians debated the merits of flibanserin as a treatment option and whether the condition of hypoactive sexual desire disorder has been needlessly medicalized. Dr. Holly L. Thacker, director of the Center for Specialized Women’s Health at…

Chicken and four ingredients for a sweet and savory melt in your mouth flavor is my go-to dinner on busy nights when I don’t have time to cook!

This recipe is from trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis.

Guest columnist, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, an expert in osteoporosis in women discusses the serious problem of osteoporosis as well as treatment and prevention options.

This guide will help you to understand more about breast reconstruction and to choose the option that is right for you. It contains information on the timing and techniques used to reconstruct a breast after treatment for breast cancer.

Bedwetting is frustrating, but it’s common for some children to accidentally wet the bed during the night. Dr. Halima Janjua and Dr. Audrey Rhee discuss the causes and treatment of bedwetting and how parents can help their child.

Millions of Americans are missing out on a chance to avoid debilitating fractures from weakened bones, researchers say, because they are terrified of exceedingly rare side effects from drugs that can help them. Reports of the drugs’ causing jawbones to rot and thighbones to snap in two have shaken many osteoporosis patients so much that they say they would rather take their chances with the disease. Use of the most commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs fell by 50 percent from 2008 to 2012,…

When conservative measures fail to improve urinary leakage in women with urge incontinence, pelvic stimulation should be the next step. “The vast majority of women find pelvic stimulation effective. It can be life-changing,” says Holly L. Thacker, MD, Professor and Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Specialized Women’s Health. The American College of Physicians recommends physical therapy (PT) as a first-line treatment for urge incontinence, often referred to as “overactive bladder.”…

What can I do to get rid of Milia on my face?

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses a new study which attempts to determine if there’s benefit to using plant-based therapies to treat menopause symptoms.

Delicious and diabetic! Serve this scrumptious shrimp and sauce with angel hair pasta or couscous to enjoy all the yummy sauce.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence cookbook.

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on Methyl TetraHydroFolate Reductase (MTHFR), the most common genetic variant that plays a key role to many aspects of physical and mental health.

MTHFR Role in Mental Health Methyl TetraHydroFolate Reductase (MTHFR) is a gene that produces an essential enzyme in the body. MTHFR plays a key role with regard to many aspects of physical and mental health. Normally, the MTHFR gene produces enough of the related enzyme to perform its functions well. One function that is important for mental health is the conversion of the essential B vitamin folate into a more usable L-methyl folate that enables our bodies to convert the amino acid…

I was recently told by my physician that I have two copies of the MTHFR C677T mutation (homozygous mutation). What does this mean for my health?

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on tips to help families have a smooth routine for school and work days.

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on ‘functional medicine’ and what this along with the trends in integrative, holistic, alternative and “anti-aging” movements means to you and women’s health in general.

Dr. Holly Thacker explains the role hormones play in abdominal bloating.

I am scared to use Vagifem for atrophy. My understanding was it would not penetrate into the uterus and was the lowest dose available, is that correct?

If I use it for three months and feel better, can I go off it cold turkey?

I’ve been having a movement or twitching in my stomach on the right side. It feels like a baby moving, but I’m positive that I’m not pregnant. I’m not losing weight nor am I feeling sick. What could it be?

Guest columnist Stetson Thacker, PhD discusses the latest research in autism and what that means for young children and their parents.

A six ingredient easy recipe for pork chops that liven up with this sensational chutney sauce, a touch of sweet and heat. This recipe is from trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis.