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There will be more than 231,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in U.S. women in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society. With all the conflicting information and new recommendations out there, it can be hard to know the best practice to protect yourself when it comes to getting tested. Rockville...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most feared gynecological cancers.  It is often known as the “silent killer”.  The problem is that it is hard to screen for ahead of time, and hard to detect in the early stage.  The lifetime risk for ovarian cancer is 1 in 70.  The...

An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the approval of Sprout Pharmaceutical’s flibanserin, for premenopausal women who are distressed by decreased sex drive. The little pink pill, marketed under the name Addyi, has been hailed by some as “female Viagra”. Up to one third of all women experience...

Millions of women in the United States suffer from chronic, often debilitating pain and discomfort as a result of a number of gynecological conditions. Pelvic pain, abnormal or heavy bleeding caused by ovarian cysts, fibroid tumors, or endometriosis can stop a woman in her tracks and interfere with every aspect...

There are many options for menopausal symptoms including hormonal and non-hormonal options but the treatment pathway can be tedious and frustrating.  There are risks and benefits to all therapies and some work very well for women and others do not.   Testosterone pellet hormone therapy is an option that is safe,...