by Jennifer R. Berman, MD | Aug 6, 2019 | Menopausal Health, Sexual Health
Recently approved by the FDA, Vyleesi™ (bremelanotide) provides another dimension in the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), one of the most notable conditions affecting pre-menopausal women. Vyleesi was developed by Palatin Technologies under the...
by Jennifer R. Berman, MD | Aug 2, 2019 | Menopausal Health, Sexual Health
One of the most frequent topics in women’s sexual health is the decline of sexual activity after menopause. Many women report that following this period, sex does not produce as satisying a feeling as it used to be. Does the blame fall entirely on menopause? According...
by Jennifer R. Berman, MD | Jul 16, 2019 | Menopausal Health, Sexual Health
When normal methods of birth control fail, it’s best to have an emergency backup ready at hand. Enter Plan B: the emergency contraception pill, also known as the “morning after” pill. If a condom breaks or you’re otherwise worried about unprotected sex,...
by Jennifer R. Berman, MD | Jul 15, 2019 | Menopausal Health, Sexual Health
It is commonly known that the quality and quantity of sex declines for women after menopause. Most of the research on the subject focuses on biological causes only. However, a new study published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society...
by Jennifer R. Berman, MD | Jan 18, 2019 | Lifestyle, Menopausal Health
The Female Patient Special: Our Karen Giblin, Dr. Elizabeth Vliet Join in ‘The Buzz on Bioidenticals Oprah, celebrities, and others all claim to communicate the truth about bioidentical hormones, but what do medical experts say? As a medical journal for ObGyns,...
by Jennifer Berman | Oct 4, 2018 | Menopausal Health, Sex
Waning Hormones? Ways to Keep the Fire Burning. *original article generated on Poise.comWomen in their 30s and 40s experience times during the month when they feel a boost in libido and overall “sexiness.” These feelings can be experienced as a sudden...
