Dear Dr N, I am scheduled for a hysterectomy for endometriosis and I am 35 years old. I do not want to have pain anymore. Should I have my ovaries out too? signed puzzled Dear Puzzled- This is a great … Read More
Dear Readers, There are commercials out there that warn patients about Mesh. This has become a new four letter word in medicine. I am saddened that advertisements can have a deleterious effect on patients’ well being. If I am watching … 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
I want to write about many women that I provide care for that see me because of EMBARRASSMENT. The majority of consultations for labiaplasty reveal that they have been self conscious about their body for years, sometimes decades. They describe … 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- What about my low libido, I’m just not interested. signed discouraged Dear Discouraged- This topic has SO many answers for women! Don’t be discouraged, there is hope for women of all ages but the issues vary with … Read More
Dear Dr N- Things are a little dry, not sure where to turn. Help. Dear Help- This IS a confusing topic. There are many otc lubricants and some on line. It is a very personal choice for you and your … 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