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Q&A - WOMEN'S HEALTH

Annual Exams for Women
Ask Dr. Manny: My gynecologist told me I only have to come in every three years. Is that true?
Help Making Babies
Ask Dr. Manny: I've been having trouble conceiving. What can I do?
Menopause Weight Gain
Ask Dr. Manny: Menopause is making me gain weight. What can I do?
Keeping Bones Strong
Ask Dr. Manny: My mom has osteopenia. What can I do to prevent it?
Menopause Side Effect
Ask Dr. Manny: I was diagnosed with ADD about 15 years ago. Since I've gone through menopause it seems to be worse
Birth Control Side Effects
Ask Dr. Manny: I've been on the pill for over ten years. Should I be worried about long-term side effects?
Permanent Birth Control
Ask Dr. Manny: Is it possible to get pregnant after having your "tubes tied?"
UTI Myths
Ask Dr. Manny: Can I give a urinary tract infection to my boyfriend?
Breast Pain Problems
Ask Dr. Manny: I've had itchy and painful breasts for six months. Should I be concerned?
Itchy, Irritating Infection
Ask Dr. Manny: I've been suffering from non-infectious vaginitis for over seven weeks now. How can I get rid of it?
Bladder Problems
Ask Dr. Manny: What causes bladder prolapse?
What's a VBAC?
Ask Dr. Manny: I had a C-section with my first baby and now I'm thinking about going natural with the second. What should I know?
Stopping Swelling
Ask Dr. Manny: My wife's legs are very swollen. How can she relieve this?
Fertility Problems
Ask Dr. Manny: My friend has endometriosis and is having trouble getting pregnant. What's going on?
Super PMS
Ask Dr. Manny: What can you tell me about premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
Finding Dr. Right
Ask Dr. Manny: How do I find the perfect doctor?
Norovirus 101
Ask Dr. Manny: Please tell me more about the norovirus
Stool Softener Safety
Ask Dr. Manny: Can stool softeners be used daily?
Long Menstrual Cycle
Ask Dr. Manny: My periods sometimes last 35 days or longer. Is that normal?
Preventing Food Allergies
Ask Dr. Manny: Should I avoid certain foods during pregnancy to prevent food allergies in my child?
Sex During Pregnancy
Ask Dr. Manny: I'm worried about having sex with my husband while I'm pregnant
Producing Breast Milk
Ask Dr. Manny: is breast feeding possible without being pregnant?
Fish Risks
Ask Dr. Manny: I'm pregnant. What are the risks of eating fish?
Babies Born During Hurricanes
Ask Dr. Manny: Do hurricanes send women into labor?
Embarrassing Incontinence Issues
Ask Dr. Manny: I've been having some leakage problems. What can I do about it?
Uneven Breasts
Ask Dr. Manny: Ever since puberty my breasts have been very visibly uneven. What's going on?
Swollen Feet
Ask Dr. Manny: How can you keep your feet from swelling in the summer months?
Hot Flash Myth?
Ask Dr. Manny: Do hot flashes actually raise your body temperature?
Breastfeeding Danger
Ask Dr. Manny: Is it safe to get my yearly mammogram if I'm still breastfeeding?
Weighing the Risks
Ask Dr. Manny: I'm overweight but still want to get pregnant. What are the risks?
Stop Excessive Sweating
Ask Dr. Manny: I sweat all the time and I'm ashamed to go out in public. Can you recommend some treatments?
To Pluck or Not to Pluck?
Ask Dr. Manny: I just started to grow gray hair in the front of my head. Is it safe to pluck?
Healthy Heart Rate
Ask Dr. Manny: What is a normal heart rate?
Boosting Your Bustline
Ask Dr. Manny: I've thought about breast implants, but they are very costly. Are there any natural products that work?
How Much Aspirin Is Enough?
Ask Dr. Manny: I've heard how aspirin can help with early heart attack symptoms. Does it matter how much you take?
Keeping Shingles at Bay
Ask Dr. Manny: My question is about the new shingles vaccine. Just wondering who should get it?
What's Your HPV Risk?
Ask Dr. Manny: I was recently diagnosed with HPV. I've only had one sexual partner. Is this all it takes?
Flying With Varicose Veins
Ask Dr. Manny: What can people with varicose veins do to make a long flight more comfortable?
At Risk for Alzheimer's?
Ask Dr. Manny: If my grandpa has Alzheimer's now, am I more likely to get it when I'm older?
Colonoscopy Concerns
Ask Dr. Manny: Are there any side effects from getting a colonoscopy?
Fighting the Flu for Two
Ask Dr. Manny: Do you recommend getting a flu shot if you're pregnant?
Curing Yeast Infections
Ask Dr. Manny: What are some natural remedies for yeast infections?
Lung Disease Fighter?
Ask Dr. Manny: Can resvesterol fight lung disease?
Exams to Stay Healthy
Ask Dr. Manny: What are the recommended annual tests for a woman in her 60's?
Is Deodorant Linked to Cancer?
Ask Dr. Manny: Can antiperspirant cause breast cancer?
Douching and Miscarriage
Ask Dr. Manny: My wife has had three miscarriages. Can douching cause this to happen?
IBS Relief
Ask Dr. Manny: I've only been able to try over-the-counter medications for IBS. Can you give me more suggestions?
Is the Pill a Bone Booster?
Ask Dr. Manny: Can the Pill help fight osteoporosis?
Later In Life Moms
Ask Dr. Manny: Are there any risks associated with getting pregnant in your 30s?
Pain in the Breast?
Ask Dr. Manny: What causes breast pain? I am 63-years-old and have been getting a pain in my right breast for over two weeks.
Life-Long Birth Control
Ask Dr. Manny: What can you tell me about the permanent birth control method called Essure?
Less Frequent Mammograms?
Ask Dr. Manny: Can you tell me about a recent study about mammograms only being required every three years?
Boosting the Female Libido
Ask Dr. Manny: What can be done for female sexual dysfunction disorder? I am willing to try or do anything to get my libido back!
Life After a Hysterectomy
Ask Dr. Manny: If a woman gets a hysterectomy is it necessary to see the gynecologist yearly?
Leaking Breast Implants
Ask Dr. Manny: I have silicone breast implants that have been leaking since 2006. What are the possible risks involved?
Breast Reduction Questions Answered
Dr. Manny: Can you give me more information about vertical reduction mammoplasty?
Birth Control No-No's
Ask Dr. Manny: Will taking antibiotics interfere with my birth control pills?
Handling Hot Flashes
Ask Dr. Manny: Are there any natural remedies that can help with hot flashes?
Ditching Your Period?
Ask Dr. Manny: What can women do to skip that time of the month?
Wiping Away MRSA at the Gym
Ask Dr. Manny: How can I protect myself from MRSA at the gym?
Hair Loss Worries
Ask Dr. Manny: What can women do about thinning hair?