vaginal dryness

  • Menopause Symptoms – Chicken or the Egg?

    Many women come to our menopause specialty center looking for explanations for the symptoms they are experiencing. Some patients come to us after reaching out to other gynecologists or specialists. Some women have read literature that would make them believe that menopause causes headaches, obesity, aches and pains, fatigue, and memory loss, and think that…

  • Should I Douche?

    Approximately one in five U.S. women between the ages of 15 and 44 douche. Douche is a French word that means “soak” or “wash.” In the United States, it refers to using a mixture of water and other fluids to clean out the vagina. Commercially produced douches usually contain fragrances and antiseptics. The Benefits of…