Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenopausal Dysmorphic Disorder is a condition that can affect a woman’s mood and can also be associated with physical symptoms. Women with this condition have cyclical symptoms that occur before the onset of the menstrual cycle and end with the start of the menstrual … [Read more...]
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How Long Should You Wait to See a Doctor if You’re Struggling to Get Pregnant?
So often I see patients in the office that have been trying to conceive or are planning on getting pregnant. This is a great question and it all depends on the age of the patient. If we look at a young woman under the age of 30, they have a 20 % chance of conceiving with each cycle. Once a lady … [Read more...]
Decreased Libido in Women
Did you know that 40% of women worldwide complain of issues with sexual function? Up to 43% of these women have issues with low sexual desire and up to 41% with an inability to achieve orgasm. These issues are all too common among women even though the media and pharmacology corporations devote … [Read more...]
Calcium Requirements: Critical Information for Women
There has been a great deal of confusion regarding calcium requirements. Patients have voiced concern to me regarding calcium deposits in their breast found at their mammogram which required closer follow up or biopsy. These calcium deposits are not related to ones dietary calcium input, but instead … [Read more...]
Cystic Fibrosis
During pregnancy our doctors offer special testing to determine if you and possibly your partner carry a gene that may cause a specific medical condition. This is referred to as Genetic carrier screening. One of the most common medical disorders which we test for is called Cystic Fibrosis … [Read more...]
Dr. Gary Edelson Discusses Fosamax
There recently has become great concern about the long-term safety of the bisphosphonates. Clinicians have been prescribing these drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis for many years, As a matter of fact the first of its kind, alendronate (Fosamax) was approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in … [Read more...]
PMS and PMDD: Real Conditions That Require Real Treatment
Are you suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Mood Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? No matter what you call it, it is still a very disturbing and real condition. PMDD is as unique as the individual it effects. It can present with a wide array of symptoms including physical (bloating, … [Read more...]
Does a Pap Smear Cover STD Testing?
A common misconception I have discovered with many patients is the belief that when a pap smear is done, it includes a check for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). This is NOT the case. In our office, the pap smear is done soley to rule out abnormal cells on the cervix. If requested, a check for … [Read more...]
Pain With Intercourse in the Postmenopausal Woman
[frame_left][/frame_left]Women that have gone through menopause often complain of pain with intercourse. One of the most common causes of this pain is vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is inflammation of the vaginal wall that occurs with declining estrogen levels. With declining estrogen levels the … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Dump ‘My Pyramid’ and Welcome ‘My Plate’
In June 2011, The USDA released a replacement for its current food pyramid that was first constructed in 1992. The Obama administration took on a simpler approach to healthful eating and called it ‘My Plate’. Instead of making sure people ate multiple servings of grains, ‘My Plate’ broke down the … [Read more...]