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…

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.