Dear Readers, I want to write about a visit that is not too uncommon in my practice. It is important and relevant in the world and yet we are not talking about it. It has to do with the incredible … Read More
Dear Readers, I am struck with what little information women are given about menopause. When patients come in they are uncertain what to expect and whether or not to treat it. It makes me think about puberty. This unusual time … Read More
Dear Dr N, I do not like my body. I am healthy, I can do what I want to do but just can’t seem to stop being so critical of myself. This may not be gynecology but I would like … Read More
I would like to comment in the diverse use of the progesterone/based IUD- Mirena. It is Levonorgestrel releasing that primarily confines itself to the uterus with systemic release. It is beginning to be more than a contraceptive. In our recent … Read More
Dear Dr N, Thanks for your office, your staff and your ability to talk about anything. Its real and it is appreciated. signed D.M Dear D.- Going to the doctor can be uncomfortable at best. It is a choice to … Read More
Dear Dr N- My daughter has a scholarship for college, but she can’t get pregnant or she loses it. How do I, as a parent, help her with this as she goes to college? signed worried parent Dear Worried- Your daughter … Read More
I am going to post tonight and talk about Anxiety. There is a tremendous amount of worry and stress in the world. Patients come in and talk about their hormones, and while hormones contribute to a worsening of symptoms……. de … Read More
Dear Dr N, I got herpes for the first time a month after sleeping with my boyfriend. He did not know he had it, but I got it really bad! I have sores all over and it is hard to … Read More
This elicits different thoughts from different audiences. I am talking about it as a doctor, a gynecologist. I truely believe , the vagina is an amazing organ. And it is complicated. As a surgeon I am aware that it is … Read More
Dear Dr N- I recently had a procedure that changed my life. You understood what I wanted changed about how I looked but you also ‘heard’ how I felt and helped me walk through a relationship disaster. Thank you so … Read More