A 54 year old lady who has smoked for 25 years is on estradiol and progesterone for menopause. Can she take oral estradiol, or is estradiol patch a better choice? Also, is there any contradiction for HT for smokers?

I took Teriparatide/Forteo® years ago. My DXA/Bone density now shows the osteoporosis has returned. Can I take Abaloparatide/Tymlos® now?

I am 56 years old and had my hysterectomy in 1990, I still have my ovaries and I have been having recurrent bacterial vaginosis. I finished antibiotics, but the BV still re-occurs.

I quit smoking cigarettes, but started vaporing. I asked my doctor to prescribe me a low dose estrogen pill, but she will not give it to me because I'm still vaporing. Is it normal for a 56 year old to have recurrent bacterial vaginosis, is this part of going through menopause?

I have had multiple pelvic surgeries and have mesh for prolapse and scarring. I still have my uterus, but after my last surgery I have entered menopause at age 52 with no menses. I’m not sure what blood tests I should have to check my hormone levels.

I am having hot flashes, dry skin, vaginal dryness and lack of interest in intimacy with my husband of 28 years. This was never a problem before, but I went into surgery having my periods and came out in full blown menopause.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the humanized monoclonal antibody romosozumab (Evenity, Amgen) for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a history of osteoporotic fracture or multiple risk factors for fracture, or those who have failed or are intolerant to other osteoporosis therapies. Earlier this year, the FDA's Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted 18-1 in favor of romosozumab for this indication, as reportedby Medscape…

Read guest columnist women’s health and osteoporosis expert, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri’s column on osteoporosis. Dr. Tough DeSapri completed a two year fellowship in Specialized Women’s Health at Cleveland Clinic and now practices in Illinois and is the mother of three sons.

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today ordered the manufacturers of vaginal mesh products to stop selling and distributing their products in the US immediately, saying the companies failed to provide reasonable assurance that the products are safe and effective. The three vaginal mesh devices available in the United States are Boston Scientific's Uphold LITE and Xenform, and Coloplast's Restorelle DirectFix Anterior. The companies have 10 days to submit their plan to withdraw these…

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By Marie Fidela Paraiso, MD As President of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), I have been fielding calls from colleagues, patients, media and industry about the recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Association, which recalled transvaginal mesh used for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). An important distinction There’s an important distinction to make here: the FDA has ordered Boston Scientific and Coloplast to stop selling surgical mesh for…

I have been taking biotin for several months and have just read the article about how biotin supplements can affect lab tests. Should I be concerned about this?

I recently started taking Imvexxy® vaginal estradiol inserts, and I am having stomach cramps, diarrhea and headaches. Are these normal side effects of Imvexxy®?

I have been having Reclast®/zoledronic acid infusions since 2009 (annually until 2012 and bi-annually since 2012 through October 2018). The last DXA scan in September 2018 showed there had been no significant interval change since the previous scan in 2016. However, the findings were:

• The lowest score was the Left femur (total) is osteoporotic (T-score of -2.7)

Would the new drug Romosozumab (Evenity®) be something to pursue? I am concerned about the FDA warning that it may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or sudden death. Is it currently available?

I have non alcoholic fatty liver disease. Is it okay to drink hot chai tea?

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