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    It’s complicated: Making decisions about your reproductive health

    27:33
    Making decisions about your reproductive health is anything but simple. Susan Wiggs’ book “Sugar and Salt” brings those complexities to life. Join us as we discuss unintended pregnancies, abortion and adoption (and some lighter stuff too!) with Susan Wiggs and OB-GYN Dr. Kate White. WARNING: This podcast episode contains sensitive…
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    How much is too much alcohol? Go by the numbers, not by feel

    Lisa Speckhard Pasque,
    Terry D. Schneekloth, M.D.
    If you’re a woman wondering whether you’re drinking too much, here’s a simple check: Are you drinking over seven drinks in a week? That may seem strict, but Terry D. Schneekloth, M.D., a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist with expertise in alcoholism and addiction, explains that the evidence backs up this limit.
    Article |

    Can I stop endometriosis from coming back?

    Kate White, M.D., OB-GYN
    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question …
    Book Excerpt |

    What does — and doesn’t — cause a miscarriage

    Kate White, M.D., OB-GYN
    Alicia was my last patient of the morning. Throughout her ultrasound, her eyes stayed glued to my face as I searched in vain for good news on the screen. Instead, I showed her what I saw — that her embryo did not have a heartbeat. “I don’t understand,” she kept…
    Article |

    Can you have polycystic ovarian syndrome — Without ovarian cysts?

    Michelle Louie, M.D.
    Q: I don’t get it. My doctor just said I could have PCOS, but she also said I don’t have any ovarian cysts. Is that right?!   A: In a word: Yes! Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, is present when a person has two or…
    Article |

    My liver enzymes are elevated — Now what?

    Hugo E. Vargas, M.D.,
    Michele Barnhill, M.D.
    During your annual physical, your primary care team ran typical, routine labs. Scrolling through your online patient portal to view the results, you’re shocked to see some labs flagged as red — your liver enzymes are elevated. Then your health care team sends you a message recommending that you see…
    Article |

    Let’s stop using the term “Ozempic face.”

    Lisa Speckhard Pasque
    Diabetes medication is not often a hot topic — but there’s a fair chance that one drug has crossed your social media or news feed in recent weeks. That’s because Ozempic is rumored to be a popular weight loss strategy in Hollywood and among the…
    Article |

    Just how effective are antidepressants, anyway? Why don’t certain ones work for me?

    Adrijana Kekic, Pharm.D., BCACP
    If you’ve ever taken an antidepressant for depression, you are in good company. According to one study, about 13% of adults in the United States said they had taken an antidepressant in the last 30 days. While it’s common to take and possibly switch antidepressants, it can still…
    Article |

    How can I stop getting so many yeast infections?

    Kate White, M.D., OB-GYN
    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question …
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    Beyond contraception: Other uses for birth control

    Hannah Lodin
    During my time as a fourth-year medical student, I saw someone come to the Mayo Clinic for a problem with headaches. I thought there would be a discussion about using medicines to stop the headaches or even prevent them. So I was surprised when that individual walked out with a…
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    Vaginal discharge: When to watch, when to work up

    Danielle O'Laughlin, P.A.-C., M.S.
    Vaginal discharge: It’s super annoying and, unfortunately, pretty typical. But when does discharge cross the line from annoying to “I guess I better call my health care provider”? If you experience regular vaginal discharge without any other symptoms, there’s probably nothing to worry about. But if you notice a change…
    Article |

    Breast biopsies: What to expect

    Your doctor just called and said you need to have a breast biopsy, and you have no idea what to expect. How exactly are they going to remove breast tissue? Are they looking for cancer? First, try not to panic. Nearly 75% of breast biopsies show…
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    Ask the Gynecologist: How can I orgasm more often during sex?

    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question …
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    UTIs: Do you always need an antibiotic?

    Heather LaBruna
    You immediately recognize the dreaded symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) — the burning when you pee, the feeling that you constantly have to go or a feeling that it’s hard to pass urine when you try. And you know what’s next: A visit to your health care provider…
    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question here.
    Article |

    Ask the Gynecologist: Why does my nipple point in?

    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book “Your Sexual Health,” she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question here. Q: Why…
    Article |

    Ask the Gynecologist: Is abortion illegal?

    In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question here.
    In the new recurring guest column “Ask the Gynecologist,” Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers reader questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book “Your Sexual Health,” she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. This is just…
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    Trauma and women: Untangling the complex emotional and physical consequences

    Lisa Speckhard Pasque
    At this point, you’re not sure how to help your cousin. She had a rough childhood with an abusive dad and has been struggling ever since, falling into bad relationship after bad relationship. You suspect she’s drinking to deal with her life. You’ve offered her help, support and advice, but…
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    Fibromyalgia: A diagnosis of exclusion?

    Lasonya T. Natividad, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N,
    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    You don’t understand: I hurt somewhere in my body all the time. I have trouble sleeping because of it. I can’t exercise because I have no energy. My friends avoid me because they know I won’t go out with them. My family accommodates me, but I feel bad making them…
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    If I just got a vaccine, should I wait to schedule my mammogram?

    Deb Balzer,
    Kristin A. Robinson, M.D.,
    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    You arrive at the clinic for your mammogram and while lifting your arm, a small twinge reminds you that you got your COVID-19 booster just a few days ago. Your friend had to come back for repeat images after her mammogram ― and she told you it was because she’d…
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    The future of women’s heart health

    Kalia Doner,
    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    It’s an exciting time medically and technologically as we look at what’s new and on the horizon for cardiac care for women. Demilade A. Adedinsewo, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H., Director of Research for the Women’s Heart Clinic at Mayo Clinic Florida, says: “There’s now more emphasis on research that focuses on…
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    You hate them, but know you need them. Making a pelvic exam more tolerable

    Bridget Glomski, M.D.,
    Hannah Miller, M.D.,
    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    You might cringe while setting up the appointment for your next pelvic exam, which probably includes a Pap test. The Pap test and pelvic exam is the most accurate way to screen for cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause genital warts and certain types of cancer. What…
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