Dr. Staci.T with your daily dose of gynecology
The Connection Between Sleep and Reproductive Health
Does sleep impact your hormones? Most people don't realize this, but adequate sleep impacts your hormones and even reproductive health. You want quality sleep for a number of reasons but today we're talking about why it's imperative in supporting your reproductive...
Postpartum Recovery: Essential Self-Care Practices for New Moms
When I was in postpartum recovery, aka the 4th trimester, I distinctly remember the moment my personal and professional worlds collided, shaping the clinician I am today. I was about 2 weeks postpartum with my first baby. I finally had a moment to breathe so I jumped...
The Impact of Diet & Exercise on Women’s Health: Tips for Every Stage
Diet and exercise? What's that? If you’ve ever worked on a medical floor, I guarantee your dinner has been peanut butter and graham crackers at some point. I guarantee, you’ve gone 12, 24, or even 36 hour shifts without eating or drinking anything, barely taking...
HRT risks and benefits
What is HRT? HRT typically stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hormone Replacement Therapy relieves menopause symptoms in women by replenishing estrogen and progesterone hormones that the body no longer produces. Additionally, it addresses other hormonal...
Does menopause make me gain weight?
This is a question I get frequently, so let’s review data. A lot of the data comes from the SWAN study. The Study of Women’s health Across the Nation (SWAN) was an observational study of the menopausal transition. Let's review the study of over 3k women aged 42-52 who...
Navigating Endometriosis
Endometriosis is often described as a silent epidemic. It affects millions of women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, it remains mysterious (yes even to us healthcare providers!). What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the...
What Are Endocrine Disruptors?
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that mimic hormones and disrupt normal hormone signaling. Found in nearly everything - products like plastics, cosmetics, and pesticides - they can mimic or block hormones, leading to negative health effects. Common EDCs Bisphenol A...
My Step 1 Score Story
A Step 1 score is the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, a standardized test for medical students. Here’s my story.
Amazon Prime Day: What I would NOT buy as an OBGYN (Plus what I would…)
What vaginal health products I would buy and which ones I would avoid during Amazon Prime Day as an OBGYN.