Pelvic floor dysfunction could be affecting you, ladies — and gentlemen. Chronic urinary tract infections? Bowel trouble? Pelvic pain? Painful sex? Urinary incontinence? I know what you’re thinking — my pelvic floor muscles control all of that? Absolutely. And their dysfunction often goes undiagnosed for years, which means people get treated for the wrong thing, repeatedly, while the actual cause … Read More
Cervical Cancer Screening: How Often You Really Need a Pap
“How often am I supposed to get a Pap smear?” is one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is that it’s more complicated than it used to be — because screening got better, not because anyone is being difficult. Here’s where things stand. First: it may not be a Pap anymore For years, screening meant … Read More
Menopause: What Nobody Warns You About
Being a woman practitioner, I take care of a lot of women, and menopause is one of the most common conversations I have. Almost every time, the patient says some version of: “Nobody tells you it’s going to be like this.” So let’s talk about the parts that get overlooked. 1. Irritability, anxiety and mood A very common early symptom … Read More