Gaining Weight in Your 40s? Tips From a GYN
January 29, 2021
If what you used to do to keep your weight in check isn't working anymore, there's a reason. Learn how to stay healthy as you age.
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Feel Pregnant but the Pregnancy Test is Negative?
January 5, 2021There are many possible causes for a missed period, which can have similar symptoms to pregnancy. So how can you tell what’s really going on?
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Are Vaginal Moisturizing Melts Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
October 6, 2020Vaginal moisturizing “melts” are suppositories made of natural oils that contain added scents and flavors. They're trendy -- but are they safe?
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Women's Health
Why Do My Nipples Itch?
September 15, 2020Itchy nipples can make you miserable. An OB/GYN explains what could be causing the discomfort and how to get relief.
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Women's Health
Is Your Generic Birth Control Pill Really the Same as the Brand Name Version?
August 6, 2020Yes, generic drugs are supposed to be equivalent to the brand name version, but can you really trust generic birth control pills?
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Women's Health
4 Ways You Can (and Can’t) Get Pregnant
July 21, 2020Whether because of broken condoms, forgotten pills, or poor choices after too much tequila, there are lots of surprise pregnancies that ...
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Women's Health
Am I Too Old to Have a Baby?
June 22, 2020As I scroll through my social media feed, I understand how my patients might be confused about the relationship between age and pregnancy. ...
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Women's Health
How to Treat Vaginal Dryness In Menopause
June 8, 2020Menopause often causes women to experience vaginal dryness, which can mean painful and less enjoyable sex.
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Women's Health
Some OB/GYN Issues Can't Wait Until After COVID-19
April 21, 2020As we all carefully ration each excursion outside our home, it's challenging to know what types of gynecological concerns warrant an office visit, which can be discussed on telehealth, and what issues can really wait until life gets a little more back to normal.
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Women's Health
Should You Stop Trying to Conceive During COVID-19?
April 8, 2020All our lives have been upended in the last month. Many of us have canceled trips, lost our jobs, and been forced to learned new "homeschooling techniques" – but what about the women who were hoping to get pregnant this year?
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Heather Rupe, DO
Heather Rupe, DO, is a board-certified OB/GYN in private practice in Franklin, TN, and serves as the vice chief of staff at Williamson Medical Center. She is the co-author of The Pregnancy Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey to Motherhood and The Baby Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey through Baby’s First Year.