Menopause
Leaking When You Laugh, Dryness During Sex, Low Libido — What If They're All the Same Problem? 12 min read
In my 30 years as an OB/GYN, I have sat across from thousands of women who came in for one thing and left understanding something much bigger. They came in...
The Words Meta Won't Let Us Say (And Why Your OB/GYN Says Them Every Day) 10 min read
Here is a sentence that got flagged as adult content on Instagram: "Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of menopause that affects millions of women." That sentence — clinical, factual,...
Why Is Sex Painful During Menopause? 8 min read
You used to enjoy sex. Maybe you even looked forward to it. And somewhere along the way, it started to hurt. A slow creep of discomfort you've decided to push...
Dry, Red, and Blotchy? How To Tackle Skin Changes In Menopause 10 min read
Do you feel like your skin’s changed more in the last ten months than in the previous ten years? Suddenly reactive? Blotchy? So dry it hurts? One day you're fine,...
Why You're Bloated, Puffy, and Can't Lose Weight in Menopause 9 min read
You're eating the same way you always have. Maybe you've even cleaned things up: less sugar, more vegetables, earlier dinners. You're moving your body. You're doing everything right. And yet...
The Truth About Brain Fog In Menopause 11 min read
You're mid-sentence and the word just...disappears. You walk into the kitchen and stand there for a full thirty seconds, genuinely unsure why you came. You read the same paragraph three...
5 Ways Inflammation Is Secretly Sabotaging You In Menopause 11 min read
You cleaned up your diet. You're moving your body. You're taking your supplements and trying to get seven hours and managing your stress as best you can. And yet: the...
PCOS and Menopause: A Gynecologist's Complete Guide 15 min read
Unfortunately, PCOS does not simply end at menopause. The hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory features of the condition have a way of following you into this chapter of life. But, just...
The Truth: Does Endometriosis Go Away After Menopause? 16 min read
Endometriosis is relentless. It steals your energy, disrupts your relationships, and makes you resent your own body — and for women navigating sex over 50, endometriosis adds another painful layer...
The Ultimate Gynecologist's Guide To HRT For Menopause 21 min read
If you've typed something like "is HRT safe?" or "why is hormone replacement therapy bad?" into Google at midnight while sweating through your sheets, it’s time we had a real...
What FSH Level Indicates Menopause? A Complete Guide 20 min read
You got your lab results back. There is a number on the page next to the letters FSH, and your doctor either told you very little about what it means...
The Truth About Hot Flashes And Nausea In Menopause 17 min read
One moment you're fine. The next, a wave of heat surges up through your chest, floods your face, and your stomach turns. You grab the edge of the counter. You...