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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.
What is Telogen effluvium?
Telogen Effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss, typically occurring a few months after a triggering event or shock to the body.
VBAC vs Repeat C-Section
Trying to decide between a VBAC vs repeat c-section? What factors go into this decision? What should we be thinking about? What’s best?
Toxic shock syndrome
Your risk of getting toxic shock syndrome from tampon use is extremely low. Half of all TSS cases are not related to menses or tampons.