As an Ob/Gyn I'm sympathetic. You've waited several weeks for this appointment (or have been collecting issues over the past year waiting for your annual visit) and you're one of 30 women your healthcare provider will see today so she seems rushed trying to get you in and out during the 15 minute window you've been given on the schedule. Trust me, your doctor would love to spend more time with you but if she does, she just gets further and further behind (and more negative re

Art: Elisa Riemer Dear DLD, I had an ultrasound recently and my doctor told me I have fibroids. Should I be worried?? Fibroids are benign growths of the uterus. Fun fact: fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. Studies have found fibroids on ultrasound in between 7-80% of women - with the higher percentages seen in women in their late 30s and 40s and in black women. The most important thing to know about fibroids is that unless they are growing rapidly or causing

I had a great time launching our House Call with Dr. Lady Doctor web series* at BlogHer18 a few weeks ago. A particular highlight was hearing from women across the country about what topics in women's health they wanted me to tackle next. Without a doubt, the most popular answer was MENOPAUSE! So, to get us started, here are 5 common questions and answers about menopause. 1) What is menopause? The medical definition of menopause is 12 months without a period. This is caused b