Can birth control cause thyroid problems? An endocrinologist explains how birth control affects the thyroid, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Afternoon Slump? 5 Ways to Restore Your Energy
Do you get drowsy every afternoon? That dip in energy is a problem when you’re at work, on the road or looking after kids (or grandkids). Discover why your energy level can drop in the afternoon and how to get back on track.
Hormones, Blood Clots and COVID-19: Should You Be Worried?
Are people who are pregnant or on hormonal medicines at a greater risk for getting blood clots if they contract COVID-19? Find out the answer from a vascular medicine specialist.
Controlling Your Blood Sugar Can Improve Your PCOS and Hormone Imbalance
Lifestyle changes can pull you out of the metabolic chaos of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lower your risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
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Are Premenopausal Cold Flashes a Thing?
You’ve heard of hot flashes, but hormone fluctuations can also cause cold flashes before or during menopause. Here’s what you can do to avoid them.
What Are ‘Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals’?
Every day we come in contact with chemicals that experts think, over time, could mess with our body’s hormones. Learn what endocrine-disrupting chemicals are and how you can be aware of them.
Why Do Pregnant Women Get Vertigo?
Pregnancy can cause some crazy symptoms, including vertigo and dizziness. But what causes this and why?
PCOS: What You Should Know About Infertility’s Most Common Cause
PCOS may be common, but it is also treatable. Our Ob/Gyn explains what help is available if you’re looking to start (or add to) a family.
There’s Help for Women Who Can’t Achieve Orgasm
Having difficulty achieving an orgasm is normal for many woman, but with the proper help it can be attained.
Why Arthritis Can Stress You Out — and Cause Anxiety
Learn how stress can affect your arthritis, and ways you can reduce stress with medicine, regular exercise and by eating certain foods.
