With a large cast of women using some form of contraception and growing number of them demanding nonhormonal alternatives – enter stage left, Phexxi! Phexxi is the latest contraceptive option approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Unlike many other contraceptive options, Phexxi contains no hormones. Instead this prescription medication contains lactic acid, citric acid and …
“No one takes me seriously, but there’s something wrong with my vagina!” my sassy patient proclaimed as I sat before her listening diligently. Whether it’s the size of their labia, decreased sensation in the vagina or asymmetry, many women often feel ashamed about their genitals. It is true, the female genitalia comes in many shapes, sizes and colors. However, …
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Entering the small exam room, brightly decorated with abstract art and greenery, I found my thin patient with her neatly trimmed bob and freshly painted nails sitting on the table. “He messed up my cookie!” she announced as soon as I closed the heavy door behind me. “I always smell the tissue after I wipe. …
Names have been changed to protect the identity of the innocent (or perhaps not so innocent …) “We read your blog,” Mr. Coates, an outspoken senior man, announced as he sat next to his more reserved, yet still opinionated wife. “The one about ‘living your best sex life’,” he grinned. “You need to do one …
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Names have been changed to protect the identity of the innocent (or perhaps not so innocent …) “Mrs. Taylor’s ready for you in room one,” my medical assistant announced as she sashayed into my office more exuberant than usual. The toothy grin on her face warned me something was up. “Don’t you want to know …
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For many women, approaching menopause is like going to the first day of school — you enter not knowing what to expect but have no choice but to go! Just like in school, however, with just a little preparation, you will come out even better on the other side. As an Ob/Gyn who has treated …
As a gynecologist, at least once a day I have a patient ask me something about their vagina that turns out to be totally normal — normal folds, normal discharge and even normal smells. It seems even for women, the vagina is an organ cloaked in mystery. And perhaps that is because our mothers and …
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You’re expecting! But what to expect when you’re expecting? Sure, we’ve all heard of morning sickness and fatigue, but here are the top 10 things no one talks about in pregnancy … 10. Constipation Almost half of pregnant women will experience constipation at some point during pregnancy. Progesterone, a female hormone, increases throughout pregnancy and …
“Place one foot here,” I directed as I guided her right foot toward the metal footrest at the end of the bed. “And your other foot there,” I smiled. Timidly, my meek patient with her eyes focused on some nondescript spot on her lap, placed one foot in each footrest, then stared back at me …
With my thumbs fiercely texting, I hit “Send” – transmitting a message to my colleague complaining about the mismanagement of a patient I had just seen. The iPhone bubble with its dancing dots quickly appeared as I stared at my phone awaiting her response. “Was she Black?” my White colleague responded. Then quickly followed with, …
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