Get articles, daily on the email! Q: I am beginning to go through menopause, and for the first time in my life I’m having trouble sleeping. I’ve read that insomnia can be caused by menopause. Is this true? What can I do? I’ve tried valerian root and melatonin, but they’re not helping. Are sleeping pills a bad idea? A: Sleep problems are the [...]
Q: Is there any possibility of uterine fibroids shrinking with menopause? I am 52 and feel a slight bulge in my abdomen at times. A: One of the best things that happens with menopause is that fibroids most often shrink. Although we have absolutely no idea what causes fibroids, which are an exuberant growth of the smooth [...]
Q: I am 27 and have suffered with endometriosis and fibroid tumors for a long time. My husband and I are not able to conceive, and we adopted a beautiful baby girl four years ago. Now I am considering whether or not to have a hysterectomy. I tried Lupron, and I loved it. I felt [...]
Q: I am a 41-year-old mother of three. I recently became involved with a man who has no children. I had a tubal ligation at age 21, and because of my youth the doctor said that he only clipped my tubes but did not cut or cauterize them. What are my changes of a reversal at [...]
Q: I do have Serum create nine level ranging from 2.2-2-8 since 3 Years. I do also have high BP and I am taking sNumelo 2.5mg to control the high BP. Please suggest some remedy to bring down this Serum createnine to its normal level. As I am indian, Please do let me know the names of herbs. I heard about [...]
Q: I’m only 20 years old and have suffered quite a bit of pain due to confirmed endometriosis. I have tried both Procera and Duphaston and neither has worked for me. So far the most effective treatment is when my fiancé rubs the problem area (my lower back) for me! Can you offer any other [...]
Q: I am 33 years old and had my ovaries removed last year. At that time, my doctor put me on Premarin, which I took for six months. I became more and more depressed; in fact, my whole life has changed since my surgery. He then switched me to Estrace. My questions are, is Estrace safer [...]