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daianacastleman
Apr 4, 20232 min read
LDL Cholesterol
If there's one main take-home message for today, it's this. It is probably the thing I talk about most in my practice with respect to...
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daianacastleman
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Calcium and Menopause
Calcium requirements for skeletal maintenance fluctuate throughout a woman's lifetime. This means that your needs for calcium will differ...
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daianacastleman
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Anovulatory Cycles
Now the thing I wanted to focus on the most, because this is the most common cause of abnormal bleeding, is called anovulatory cycles. I...
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daianacastleman
Jan 31, 20234 min read
Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a highly prevalent disorder. Currently, it affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age....
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daianacastleman
Dec 20, 20225 min read
Managing Menopause Symptoms with Natural Therapies
Menopause can drastically affect a woman’s quality of life and can cause significant work impairment. Women spend about a third of their...
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daianacastleman
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Cognitive Changes in Menopause
Memory complaints, such as forgetfulness, are common in midlife women. 40-60% of women experience cognitive changes during the menopause...
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daianacastleman
Aug 23, 20224 min read
Signs and Symptoms of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and How to Treat It
I see many women in my office with a primary concern of heavy menstrual bleeding. It is a common concern that women don’t always bring up...
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daianacastleman
Mar 11, 20223 min read
The relationship between our reproductive hormones and PMS
What is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the cognitive and emotional symptoms that are seen in the luteal phase of your...
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daianacastleman
Mar 7, 20224 min read
My acne journey - 3 things I learned along the way
Acne is a condition that is very near and dear to my heart. I’ve definitely been there and still do struggle with acne. Acne can impact...
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daianacastleman
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Perimenopause: Why You're Not Going Crazy
A large part of what I do is help women understand their hormones and help them understand that they're not going crazy. There's a reason...
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daianacastleman
Nov 2, 20204 min read
How hormonal birth control affects your mood
Before I dig in, I want to say this first. I am not advocating for women not taking the pill. This couldn’t be farther from the truth....
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Oct 29, 20201 min read
The Importance of Online Community Support Groups in Infertility Populations
I was recently asked to write a clinical research update on the importance of online community support groups in infertility populations...
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Aug 26, 20203 min read
Have you lost your period? Not pregnant? Here is what that could mean.
Amenorrhea, or lack of a menstrual cycle, is a common condition that presents in clinical practice. The menstrual cycle is a 5th vital...
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