Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, but there is still no clear answer as to why they happen. While there is no way to prevent or cure hot flashes, doctors can help women avoid triggers and manage their symptoms. Regional One Health's Certified Menopause Practitioners work with their patients to empower [...]
During menopause, falling estrogen levels can lead to lower bone density, making women susceptible to fractures. OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna, MD recommends a DEXA scan for bone density for women over age 65. Depending on the results of the scan, she can help patients build stronger bones through lifestyle changes and medication. It’s a story [...]
When it comes to talking to her patients about menopause, Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN likes to start with a question: Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN “Did you know menopause is just a single day in your life?” she asks. “It’s the day on [...]
Pallavi Khanna, MD heard it too many times from too many women: The problems they were dealing with due to menopause negatively impacted their quality of life, but their physicians told them what they were going through was normal, and they’d just have to live with it. Dr. Khanna knew there had to be [...]