For years, the exhaustion, the intrusive thoughts, the numbness, and the shame that can follow pregnancy and childbirth were mostly whispered about, if they were spoken of at all. That’s changing. As CNN reported this week, women are increasingly telling their stories about maternal mental health “on the internet, at work, at home and in […]
Menopause doesn’t just affect your periods and your sleep — it changes your skin, your hair, and your overall complexion in ways that are real, common, and increasingly treatable. Here’s what’s happening, and what you can do about it. When our patients in their late 40s and 50s mention that their skin suddenly feels drier, […]
A landmark study published in JAMA Women’s Health has revealed a striking and sobering statistic: an estimated 17.9 million middle-aged women in the United States are overdue for at least one recommended cancer screening test. If you are between the ages of 45 and 65, this finding is directly relevant to you — and we […]
If you’ve seen recent news about alcohol and your health, you may be wondering what it actually means for you. A federal research report on alcohol — originally commissioned to help shape the nation’s dietary guidelines — was set aside and never officially released. Its authors have now published their findings independently in a peer-reviewed […]
Unwanted hair growth and persistent acne are more than skin-deep concerns for many teenage girls and young women. New guidance from ACOG is helping doctors take a more thorough, personalized approach — and that’s good news for patients and families navigating these often frustrating conditions. For many adolescents, acne and unwanted facial or body hair […]
For decades, endometriosis has been understood primarily as a hormonal condition — one in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, driven largely by estrogen. Hormonal suppression has been the cornerstone of medical treatment ever since. But a landmark new review published in the Journal of Advanced Research is challenging that […]
Your recovery after delivery deserves the same attention as your pregnancy. Here’s how modern postpartum care is changing — and what it means for you. For decades, postpartum care meant one thing: a single appointment at six weeks. You came in, your provider checked your incision or confirmed your uterus had returned to size, and […]
A message from your OB-GYN care team | Spring 2025 New global research brings both encouraging news and a serious warning for women’s health. Cancer deaths are falling — but a new threat tied to obesity is quietly rising. As your OB-GYN care team, we want to make sure you have the full picture. A […]
New research confirms what many of us quietly sense: the way we use our phones may be reshaping how we see ourselves — and how we treat our bodies. As your OB-GYN care team, we believe this conversation belongs squarely in the exam room. A landmark systematic review published in JMIR Mental Health, covering 35 […]
In recent years, an alarming health trend has emerged that affects not just older adults, but increasingly younger people as well. According to research reported by CNN and NBC News and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans under the […]