Hot flashes. Weight changes. Fatigue. Insomnia. Headaches. Painful intercourse. Thinning hair. A woman in her late 40’s is beginning to experience these undesirable symptoms. She lives a generally healthy lifestyle, eats well, exercises, and gets plenty of sleep. Why then, is she experiencing these health problems? The M-word is dreaded by many women as they approach mid-life. Are ladies doomed to have an entirely negative experience? Maybe that woman is… Read More
Conceiving Naturally in Your 40s: Dr. Maura’s Personal Regimen
The way we approach preconception in my practice is going to be totally different for each person. I wanted to share a little bit about what I worked on to get pregnant in my 40s without medical intervention. Every single patient I work with has a different story. I work with women wanting to get pregnant with all kinds of hurdles from autoimmune disease to PCOS to MTHFR issues and… Read More
The Gut/Endometriosis Link and What You Can Do
I’m forever inspired by by endometriosis patients and how committed they are to healing themselves at the root level. It’s not easy task with this disorder. Endometrial tissue–which usually grows inside the uterus—grows elsewhere in endometriosis, including the fallopian tubes and ovaries. It can also grow on digestive organs and it’s commonly misdiagnosed as IBS. The symptoms can mimic each other: bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation. Many of my patients find… Read More
Dr. Maura’s Top 5 Hacks for Hormone Happiness
I spend a lot of my days deep diving on cases of patients who come to me with hormone imbalance. For every person I work with, there’s a whole new and different picture. No one is the same, even if they have the same problem: painful periods, amenorrhea, PCOS, fibroids, hormonal acne, to name a few. It’s hormonal detective work: I’m always looking for clues, causes and conditions . finding… Read More