Category: Women’s Health

You’ve probably heard tales of menopause from older family members, friends and even on television. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the effects of the condition.

Dr. Halow talks about breakthrough treatments for varicose veins and spider veins.

Recent government task force recommendations advise against screening mammography for women 40-49 years of age, recommend screening only every other year for women between ages 50 and 74, and recommend stop screening over age 74. However, the American Cancer Society continues to recommend annual screening mammography for all women beginning at age 40.

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are the second most common reason for patients to visit the doctor, second only to respiratory tract infections such as the common cold. Unfortunately, the majority of cases of UTI occur in women. What can you do to help prevent urinary tract infections?

Approximately 10 million American women are affected by osteoporosis. By the time some women reach the age of 65, they have already lost half their bone mass. And although women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease, men can also suffer from osteoporosis.