Sexual empowerment not only applies to equality in the boardroom of the work place, but in the bedroom as well. Equality in comfort and sexual satisfaction, and equality in the types and numbers of treatments… Read More »
Positive Health Outcomes for Ob/Gyn Clinical Trials Participants: “Some things ONLY a Woman Can Do.”Participants in ob/gyn trials experience better health outcomes compared with non-participants, according to a new article in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (BJOG). Scientists from England have found that women who join ob/gyn… Read More »
A tiny butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck has an important role in overall well-being; it helps regulate body temperature as well as metabolism (how fast you burn calories). When the thyroid is… Read More »
As a reproductive specialist, board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, this blog post has special significance for me. While you may not need the information provided here, you may know someone who does. Please… Read More »
Leading researchers are urging the medical community to rethink how they treat patients who experience severe menopausal symptoms. Mache Seibel, MD., former 20-year veteran of Harvard Medical School faculty, editor of My Menopause Magazine and… Read More »
For women going through the menopausal transition, there’s no better discovery than a safe, natural, nonhormonal treatment for hot flash relief that really works. So a study just presented at the annual scientific meeting… Read More »
Despite Recent Report, You Still Need an Annual Pelvic Exam Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that, “the current evidence is ‘insufficient’ to determine the balance of benefits and harms of the… Read More »
USPTF Rebuttal: Why Women Still Need Pelvic Exams Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that there is limited evidence to support doing routine pelvic exams for women who are healthy and not… Read More »
Released July 1, 2016 Under the editorship of NAMS Executive Director JoAnn V. Pinkerton MD, NCMP, First to Know presents commentary on the latest, breaking scientific articles as suggested by members of The North American… Read More »
James A. Simon, MD, reproductive endocrinologist, menopausal medicine specialist and Clinical Professor at George Washington University in Washington, DC, has been treating women for gynecologic issues and seeks to re-educate women and the medical community… Read More »
Size Does Matter (Part 2)For those who read, Part 1, sorry to leave you hanging (pun intended) last week. This time, yes, I am talking about penis size. For men, it is often all about size, thus the term… Read More »
Size Does Matter (Part 1)No, this post isn’t about penises or vibrators. (Why do our minds always go there!) I’ll reserve that subject for Part 2. This is about the clitoris. Yes, the clitoris, “a small erectile female organ… Read More »
FDA Approves “ADDYI”Dear Patient, Supporters and Friends, Today the FDA made #HERstory for women with the approval of a first-ever medical treatment option for women’s most common sexual dysfunction, known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, or HSDD…. Read More »
Electronic Medical RecordsElectronic Medical Records (EMR) –A Balanced View One of the cornerstones of The New Government Health Plan is the use of the electronic medical record (EMR), sometimes called Electronic Health Records (EHR). Proponents offer these… Read More »
Vulvovaginal Atrophy – Are You Suffering in Silence?Vulvovaginal Atrophy The symptoms of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women most commonly include dryness (the sensation of dryness unrelated to sexual activity), and dyspareunia (difficult or painful sexual intercourse). The relative proportion of these two… Read More »
What is Vulvovaginal Atrophy?Vulvovaginal Atrophy Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a common condition associated with the decreased estrogenization of the vaginal tissues. It occurs most often after menopause, but it can also develop during breast-feeding or at any other… Read More »
There is a Non-Hormonal Prescription Option for Hot FlashesNon-Hormonal Prescription Option for Hot Flashes Hot flashes and its nocturnal cousin, night sweats, the highly descriptive street names for the vasomotor symptoms (VMS) experienced by as many as 80% of menopausal women, are the… Read More »
FDA Approval of the “Pink Pill” a Probable Outcome?Is the FDA Approval of the “Pink Pill” a Probable Outcome? A failure to approve flibanserin would set a dangerous precedent. Why? Because the pharmaceutical company did everything the FDA asked it to do, and… Read More »
Opposition to the “Pink Pill”Opposition to the “Pink Pill” – New View Campaign Has an Old View (Part 1 of a 4-Part Series) During the public hearing portion of the advisory committee meeting, most of the testimony came from… Read More »
The “Pink Pill” – Flibanserin – Who Is It For?The “Pink Pill”-Who Is It For? The “pink pill”, flibanserin, was developed for premenopausal women. Although preliminary data on flibanserin use among postmenopausal women are available, the drug was studied primarily in premenopausal women with… Read More »
Is There a Remedy for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)?Women’s Sexual Health- Is There A Remedy For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)? Women’s sexual health took a step forward last month when an advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended… Read More »
Your lack of sexual desire has a name and it can be diagnosedHypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is described as having the following characteristics: persistently or recurrently deficient (or absent) sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity marked distress or interpersonal difficulty in response to this deficiency… Read More »
Approximately 1 in 10 women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). And in my practice, I work with many women who are navigating the side effects, causes, and complications of PCOS. I thought I’d take… Read More »
Birth Control: Many Options in Today’s Landscape
Women have more choices than ever before when it comes to birth control: the Pill, the patch, IUDs. Technology and modern medicine continue to revolutionize the contraceptive landscape. A recent article in Time even shared developments… Read More »
Menopause: There’s An App For That
It’s no secret that tracking, much less managing, symptoms of menopause can be a daunting challenge. Now, there’s an app that may help women get a handle on their most common symptoms and even help… Read More »
Get a Handle on Menopause Symptoms: The right doctor can be your best partner
Woman transitioning through menopause may deal with a number of different symptoms, and all of varying severity. Menopause is unique to each woman – some experience mild symptoms, and others experience extreme ones. The only… Read More »
IUDs: The Most Effective Form of Birth Control
The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of birth control on the market, but only nine percent of women of childbearing age in the U.S. use it. Changing that rate, however, is… Read More »
It’s Time We Even the Score Because #WomenDeserve More
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) affects 1 in 10 American women. HSDD is a biological lack of desire to have sex, and it is the most common sexual complaint among women. While men have the… Read More »
You’ve come a long way baby, or have you?
Are you reluctant to discuss sexual health issues with your doctor? If you answered “yes” to this question, you’re not alone. All too often, women avoid bringing up sexual health difficulties due to embarrassment, fear… Read More »
September is gynecological cancer awareness month
Next month, the media will be buzzing with news and information about breast cancer. But did you know each year in the United States approximately 71,500 women are diagnosed with gynecological cancers and 26,500 women… Read More »
It’s time to improve awareness about vulvovaginal atrophy treatments
Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a common medical condition in which the vaginal walls thin and become dry due to decreasing estrogen levels usually associated with menopause. One of the chief complaints associated with this condition… Read More »
New hormone offers promising results for couples trying to conceive
New hormone offers promising results for couples trying to conceive British researchers reported that a naturally occurring hormone called kisspeptin could be used to stimulate egg maturation in women requiring in vitro fertilization (IVF). The… Read More »
Dreaming Of A Good Night’s Sleep?
Getting a good night’s sleep may just be a dream for many menopausal women. Studies indicate that, along with hot flashes, mood swings, migraine headaches, trouble sleeping is another, unpleasant side effect of menopause. Approximately… Read More »
Menopausal Migraines Are Real
For years, my patients going through menopause have complained of migraine headaches. But for some reason, research has never been able to back up what I’ve known for years, and what women have been experiencing… Read More »
High Cholesterol, Trouble Conceiving May Go Hand in Hand
A new study, published last month in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that couples with high cholesterol levels may have more trouble conceiving than couples with normal levels of cholesterol. The study,… Read More »
Takes One to Know One: Can a Male Gynecologist Really Treat Women Effectively?
The New York Times recently posted an article by Abigal Zuger, MD, examining the psychology–and clinical relevance–of patient care influenced by “interpersonal chemistry.” Dr. Zuger observes that many women note they have interpersonal chemistry that… Read More »
Flibanserin on Nightline
Did you see Flibanserin on Nightline? If not, be sure to read more about the little pink pill, Flibanserin, and its struggle to get approved by FDA. Interested in women’s sexual health? Contact us for… Read More »
Tips for Talking About Sex with Your DoctorAs taboo, stigma-filled or embarrassing as it may seem, talking with your doctor about sex is an important part of your health. It’s normal to have these feelings of embarrassment or to be hesitant, but… Read More »
Study Shows No Relationship Between Fertility Drugs and Breast CancerWoman who take fertility drugs like clomiphene (i.e. Clomid, Serophene) and follitropins or gonadotropins (i.e. Follistim, Bravelle, Gonal-F) in hopes of becoming pregnant will be relieved to learn they can cross one worry off their… Read More »
The facts and myths about fertilityOnce people find out you’re getting ready to hop on the baby train, you’ll get a never-ending stream of advice – whether you asked for it or not. I work with numerous women struggling with… Read More »
When Sex Hurts: Is Vulvar Vestibulitis to Blame?Women who experience significant pain during sex may be suffering from vulvar vestibulitis, a type of vulvodynia. Vulvar vestibulitis is an inflammation of the vaginal vestibule, or the entrance to the vagina. Any type of… Read More »
The facts about secondary infertilityEvery women that I talk to who is dealing with infertility is surprised to discover becoming pregnant may not be as easy as they expected. Some of my most surprised patients are those who already… Read More »
Trying to conceive? Avoid personal lubricants.I always tell women who are trying to become pregnant to have some fun. But one thing many couples reach for off the bedside table to increase pleasure may actually lower your chance of conceiving… Read More »
Womb transplants: An answer to female infertility?When recent news broke about the successful womb transplants of nine women in Sweden, many eyebrows were raised, and some jaws even dropped. Many thought it was outlandish and unethical to do such a thing. But… Read More »
Bra Size, Exercise Impact on Breast Cancer MortalityA new study found a link between bra size, exercise levels and cancer mortality. Simply put: it found that women who met current exercise guidelines were about 40 percent less likely to die from breast… Read More »
Missing your mojo? Testosterone may be the answer.A new study, released this past November, offers some promise to women suffering from low testosterone levels following a hysterectomy and/or oophorectomy (the removal of the ovaries). A woman’s hormone levels, including estrogen and testosterone,… Read More »
Five Tips for a Better Sex LifeGet your new year started right with these five tips for a better sex life. 1. Commit to “date night” While I recommend once a week, that may not be practical for all couples. Date… Read More »
Get Your Sex Life BuzzingVibrators are often the punch line of the joke; the gag gift at the bridal shower or the cause of an embarrassing situation in a sitcom. But, the reality is, personal massagers are no joke…. Read More »
The Joy of SexI think we all know sex is, or should be, enjoyable. Then why do lawmakers insist on giving it a bad rep? Sometimes we’re the culprit, claiming food, coffee, shopping, dancing, or just about anything… Read More »
The sitcom of menopauseIt may not seem like the stuff of sitcoms when it’s happening to you, but my sister pointed out to me the other day that menopause was the theme of a recent CBS show called… Read More »
