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Can you recommend a good resource for my low libido?

April 9, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 1 Comment

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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