Q: Why aren’t more women treated with hormone replacement therapy for menopause? A: The answer goes back decades, and it’s a story that has impacted countless women. In the 1980s, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was becoming a standard approach to managing menopause. Women’s health was a growing priority in medical education, and addressing menopausal symptoms…

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections may help relieve joint pain and improve mobility, with benefits that can last for months. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects millions of adults, particularly those over age 65. But arthritis isn’t limited to older adults. Osteoarthritis can develop earlier in life, affecting the joints and making everyday movements increasingly…

If you have arthritis, you’ve probably heard about cortisone shots, where corticosteroids are injected into arthritic joints to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve function. Steroid injections are generally considered a short-term solution, with relief lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several months. While effective for managing inflammation, repeated injections may carry risks, including…

Bladder Control Problems Underestimated? Embarrassing medical conditions are particularly frustrating because people feel like discussing it is taboo. And when they can’t talk about it, they feel very isolated. Then they feel both embarrassed AND alone, which makes them clam up about it even more. It should be no surprise then that the number of…