Heavy Periods with Clots After 40 — What to Know and When to Seek Help
After age 40, periods often become heavier and less predictable as hormones shift toward menopause. This is commonly due to perimenopause, but heavier bleeding and clots can also signal anemia, fibroids or polyps, thyroid problems, or medication/device effects. Track changes and see a clinician if bleeding is very heavy or symptoms worsen. What’s Going On? […]
Rainbow V: The Medical Community Needs to Step It Up for LGBT Community
My first priority is giving my patients not only the best care possible, but the respect and compassion that women need and deserve. I reach out to my LGBT community because they are in the minority, the underdogs in receiving medical care and gainful employment. The National Survey of American Growth suggests that 1.1 […]
Secrets to Healthy Aging- What I try to do!
I’ve been thinking about how to age well — not just get older, but stay healthy, active, and happy. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I try to do in my own life. First, take stock of your health. I go to regular checkups (and I don’t skip the dentist or eye doctor). Routine […]
Calcium-The Basics
Calcium is an essential mineral critical for bone and tooth structure, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, blood clotting, and cellular signaling. The “hype” about calcium is partly justified: strong evidence supports its role in preventing osteoporosis and fractures when part of an overall bone-healthy strategy (adequate vitamin D, protein, weight-bearing exercise). Benefits for cardiovascular outcomes are […]