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Can you recommend a good resource for my low libido?

April 9, 2020 barbdepree

I’m feeling so disheartened. Do I need to just accept it?  Don’t give up! The fact that you’re feeling discouraged…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: intimacy, menopause, perimenopause, relationships, romance, sexual health

I’m tired of all the ways women are treated as “less than” and I want things to be better for my granddaughters. What can I do?

March 5, 2020 barbdepree

One thing you can do is observe International Women’s Day 2020, Sunday, March 8. The goal is to create a…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: empowerment, menopause, symptoms

Where can I find out how to do a breast self-exam?

February 28, 2020 barbdepree

In 2020, I want to be more proactive about my health. Doing a self exam regularly is such a good…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: breast cancer, breasts, cancer, mammograms

I’m overwhelmed by caring for my parents. Where are resources?

December 12, 2019 barbdepree

I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this by yourself, and I’m glad you asked. There are resources available! Depending…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: caregiver

What’s the best way to find a good couples therapist?

September 26, 2019 barbdepree

You say that as you and your husband adjust to an empty nest and near retirement, you feel like you’re…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: intimacy, relationships, therapy

How do I find a therapist?

August 15, 2019 barbdepree

Menopause often brings on a slew of issues that many women haven’t had to deal with before, and you mention…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: menopause, stress, symptoms, therapy

I’m an Earth Mother kind of person. What can I use to manage the symptoms of menopause?

July 18, 2019 barbdepree

Many people choose nontraditional therapies, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and homeopathy, either exclusively or in addition to traditional medicine.…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: dryness, estrogen, hormones, medications, menopause, symptoms

What’s the deal with HRT?

February 11, 2019 barbdepree

In the last 25 years, I’ve had many conversations with my patients about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They’ve heard that…

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Posted in: Physical Health, Resources Filed under: breast cancer, dementia, estrogen, heart disease, hormone therapy, medications, symptoms

Can I count on medical care that takes menopause into account?

November 12, 2018 barbdepree

I spent a lot of years providing prenatal care and delivering babies for hundreds of women, and I loved doing…

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Posted in: Physical Health, Resources Filed under: diabetes, heart disease, hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause, sexual health

How do I know what products are safe for my skin?

May 25, 2018 barbdepree

Walk into any drug store and confront the aisles of skincare products: cosmetics, conditioners, lubricants, lotions, potions, and creams. If…

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Posted in: Physical Health, Resources Filed under: itching, self care

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