When Your Vagina Feels Like Sandpaper

So much to look forward to!!  Hot flashes, brain fog, joint aches, weight gain, difficulty sleeping….. Ugh!  And there is more that we often don’t talk about…..vaginal dryness, waking up multiple times in the middle of the night to pee, painful sex…….Vaginal dryness can also make everyday activities like walking, exercising, or even sitting for […]

I love the way hormone replacement therapy has made me feel! Do I ever have to stop?! 

As women age, there are significant hormonal changes that can impact health and quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has long been a topic of discussion in women’s health, particularly for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women. Many women experience hot flashes, mood swings, and other discomforts during this natural phase of life.  Women during this life […]

Conquering Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment Options

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition affecting millions of individuals, predominantly women, worldwide. Characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising, SUI can significantly impact one’s quality of life. However, advancements in medical technology and innovative treatments offer hope for those seeking relief. In […]

Understanding Low Desire: Causes and Ways to Navigate It

Low desire, also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), can affect individuals of any gender and can be caused by a variety of factors. It’s important to understand that experiencing low desire is not uncommon and is nothing to be ashamed of. Studies suggest that up to one-third of women and one-fifth of men […]

Mastering Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Guide by Dr. Karen Toubi

Are you struggling with brain fog, hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression or joint pain?  Have you been having difficulty losing weight despite eating like a bird? Have your orgasms changed?  Has your libido disappeared? Perimenopausal/ menopausal hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could be the solution you’ve been searching for. As an expert in sexual medicine […]

Restoring Intimate Wellness: Treatments For Clitoral Adhesions & Lichen Sclerosus

  As a vulvovaginal expert, I treat many vulvar skin conditions.  One of the most common genital skin conditions that I treat is Lichen Sclerosus.  Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the genital area, although it can also occur in other parts of the body. It is most common in […]