By: Dr. Sarah de la Torre, OB/GYN For most people, menopause is a decidedly unsexy topic. But with approximately 38 million women at or reaching menopause, that hardly seems fair. Why should such a huge proportion of our population have to feel less-than-great about something as natural as menopause? We think...

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? For centuries women have been quietly driving major breakthroughs in the field of health and medicine. And it hasn't been easy. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to obtain a medical degree in the US after being voted in by the...

In our current era of female empowerment, women are speaking up about a host of issues – including those surrounding pelvic floor and vaginal wellness. On a practical level, pelvic floor issues can be plain old inconvenient, often manifesting as constant interruptions while working out – as well as during...

As the influential women in your life get older, you find yourself wanting to buy them meaningful gifts. For the women in your life who are approaching menopause — or they’ve gone through it — this holiday season is the perfect time to get practical gifts they will use every...

During menopause, you may look at gifts a little differently than you did in the past. Long gone are the days of extra-thick slippers or cozy scarves, especially when night sweats and hot flashes kick in. So, we put together the perfect wish list of practical gifts to ease menopausal symptoms while...

While many women turn to hormone replacement therapy, it may not be the best choice for everyone, especially survivors of breast cancer. Dr. Sarah de la Torre, Ob-Gyn, explores 10 ways that women can naturally alleviate the discomforts of menopause.