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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?


Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide

Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide

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The most important thing you can do to understand changes relating to menopause is to arm yourself with the facts. Don’t let any stage of menopause keep you from enjoying a normal life. Download our free Obesity in Menopause Treatment Guide and get information on: Hormonal changes during menopause and the relationship to weight gainMyths and Truths of dieting and menopauseMedical and surgical options for weight loss


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?


Crawfish King Cake

Crawfish King Cake

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A recipe with fireworks – this simple, savory king cake is beyond good! Starts with crescent rolls with a scrumptious creamy Louisiana crawfish filling, topped with Mardi Gras colored Parmesan cheese. The best of Louisiana cuisine!


Tips for Treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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How do I treat Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?


Rethinking Colorectal Cancer and Colon Cancer Screening: What Women Should Know

Rethinking Colorectal Cancer and Colon Cancer Screening: What Women Should Know

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Read guest columnist, Specialized Women’s Health fellow and Board Certified Internist, Dr. Taryn Smith’s column on colon cancer screening.


How Knowing Your Genetics Can Be The Key To Fighting The Battle Of The Bulge

How Knowing Your Genetics Can Be The Key To Fighting The Battle Of The Bulge

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Read guest columnist, Cleveland Clinic nutritionist and author Kristin Kirpatrick’s column on weight control and your genetics.


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?


No link between autism and measles vaccine, even for 'at risk' kids, study finds

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Children who receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are not at increased risk for autism, and that includes children who are sometimes considered to be in "high risk" groups for the neurodevelopmental disorder, a massive new study finds.The new study, published March 4 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, is one of the largest studies of its kind to date. In it, researchers looked at the records of more than 657,000 children born in Denmark between 1999 and 2010, including…


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?


Intermittent Fasting: Fact or Fad

Intermittent Fasting: Fact or Fad

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Read guest columnists senior Specialized Women’s Health fellow, Dr. Sabrina Sahni and Center for Specialized Women’s Health staff and weight management expert, Dr. Lynn Pattimakiel’s column on intermittent fasting.


Menopause Related Skin Problems

Menopause Related Skin Problems

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Read guest columnist, board certified Cleveland Clinic Dermatologist Dr. Rashmi Unwala, MD, FAAD article about skin related problems associated with menopause.


Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

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Think of this as a delicious smothered chicken with fancy flair. Serve with rice or over angel hair pasta tossed with olive oil in garlic.


What You Need to Know About the New Nasal-Spray Depression Drug

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Up to one-third of adults with major depression battle symptoms such as persistent feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping, fatigue and suicidal thoughts that don’t respond to treatment. Yet there’s been very little new on the market since Prozac® (fluoxetine) revolutionized the treatment of depression in 1988. Until now. The Food and Drug Administration approved the nasal spray esketamine as the first new type of treatment for depression in over three decades. Here’s what you need to…


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?


FDA Approves Brexanolone (Zulresso), First Treatment for Postpartum Depression

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zulresso (brexanolone) injection for intravenous (IV) use for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. This is the first drug approved by the FDA specifically for PPD. "Postpartum depression is a serious condition that, when severe, can be life-threatening. Women may experience thoughts about harming themselves or harming their child. Postpartum depression can also interfere with the maternal-infant bond. This approval marks…


Body Mass Index

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My weight is 193 pounds, and I am 5'5". What is my BMI?


FDA Says Breast Density Must Be Reported to Women During Mammograms

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Women with dense breasts who get mammograms must be told of their higher risk for breast cancer under new rules proposed Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA would also tighten its regulation of mammogram facilities, giving the agency the power to notify patients if problems are found at a center so that repeat mammograms can be done at another certified center. "The steps we are announcing today are intended to modernize breast cancer screening and help empower…