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This week the FDA approved ADDyi/Flibanserin, the first drug to treat premenopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). “Woohoo! Finally!” you may be thinking. Before you go rushing off to “ask your doctor if ADDyi is right for you”, there are some things you should know.HPV: When is it too late to vaccinate?
Q: I’ve been reading about the new HPV vaccine. I’m 35 – is it to late to vaccinate? The human papilloma virus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Approximately 75% of men and women will become infected with HPV in their lifetime, most often during their first 2-3 years of sexual contact. There…
Read MoreWhy I Won’t Prescribe “Pink Viagra” to My Patients
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This week the FDA approved Addyi/Flibanserin, the first drug to treat premenopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). “Woohoo! Finally!” you may be thinking. Before you go rushing off to “ask your doctor if Flibanserin/ Addyi” is right for you, there are some things you should know. Coming Up: Menopause Awareness Month
September is Menopause Awareness Month, and we want to hear from you! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be talking about subjects like: • What types of changes and symptoms women can expect • How to recognize key hormone deficiencies • Dispelling and demystifying crazy menopause myths • When to seek treatment for menopause symptoms • Sex and…
Read MoreMenopause, Painful Intercourse & Low Libido
Q: I’m in menopause and sex is no longer pleasurable for me. In fact, it’s downright painful, and my lack of interest is starting to affect my marriage. I’ve seen a lot of ads about a new drug. Could it help? Painful intercourse and low libido are major issues for women in menopause, and sometimes…
Read MoreI Should Be Happy, But I’m Not. What’s Wrong With Me?
Q: I’m a 33-year-old working mom with two small children. My husband is supportive, everyone is healthy, and we have a good life. I know I should be happy, but I’m not. What’s wrong with me? Life today moves at an extremely fast pace. No doubt the demands of work, being a mom and a…
Read MoreReady to Try Hormone Replacement? How to Choose the Right Method For You
Q: I’m having terrible hot flashes and night sweats and some days I can’t remember my own name. I’d like to try hormones, but I’m getting mixed messages from my doctor. What type is best for me? First and foremost, it’s important to understand what’s happening in your body. Women have three primary hormones: estrogen,…
Read MoreThe Sexual Sahara: A Doctor’s Perspective
Recently, a colleague forwarded a link to Sarah Hosseini’s blog entry “The Night I Gave My Husband a Free Pass“. The column, discussions and comments on the subject were fascinating. Sarah’s confession and thoughts on sex (specifically, her lack of desire and its impact on her marriage) struck a nerve in men and women alike.…
Read MoreDr. DeRosa On Thinning Hair & Hair Loss in Women
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Hair thinning accompanied by some hair loss is a natural occurrence as we age, but for women, it’s especially distressing. More often than not, genetics and hormonal imbalances are contributing factors. Dr. Angela DeRosa speaks about some of the common causes of thinning hair and hair loss in women.