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Top 10 Questions Women Ask Their Primary Care Doctor, Part 3

Well, here they are, the last 3 questions women commonly ask their primary care doctors.  It’s not entirely accurate to call these the “top” 3, as every woman is different and has different concerns and questions.  For some women, answers … Continue reading

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Not Just Menopause – There’s Perimenopause, too

If you’re a woman in your 40s, chances are you have either begun experiencing or have at least heard about the symptoms of perimenopause. But what exactly is the difference between perimenopause and menopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase that … Continue reading

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A “Regular Cycle:” It’s All Relative

Talking about irregular periods first requires establishing what is and is not “regular.” When asked how long a woman’s menstrual cycle should be, most people would answer 28 days. But that’s just an average – very few women have 28 … Continue reading

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Should I be worried about Breast Pain?

Breast pain, or mastalgia, is very common. In fact, some research indicates that nearly 70% of women will experience breast pain at some point in their lives.  Breast pain can occur at all ages and stages of life, from the teenage … Continue reading

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Thinking about hormone therapy

In 1966, a revolutionary book was published entitled Feminine Forever. This book defined menopause as a deficiency disease that fed into the then-current stereotypes of older women as past their prime, unattractive, slightly crazy, and asexual. But there was good … Continue reading

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Talking about the impact of menopause on libido

There are many difficult discussion topics for women who are in the years leading up to their last menstrual period (perimenopause), and for women who have completed their periods (menopause or post-menopause). In my practice, I have found that shared … Continue reading

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Digital Mammography at Harvard Vanguard

Harvard Vanguard is pleased to announce that our Somerville practice now offers digital mammography services.  Harvard Vanguard and Atrius Health currently offer three convenient locations for digital mammography – Harvard Vanguard’s Kenmore and Somerville practices and the Atrius Health Imaging Center … Continue reading

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