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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Are Vaginal Moisturizing Melts Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
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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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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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One Doctor’s Plan for Graceful Aging
January 13, 2017I recently got invited to a "Botox & Bagels Party," and it really sent me into a tailspin. Am I at the age where I need a whole new arsenal ...
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Mammogram at 40? What to Consider
July 8, 2015Next month I’ll turn 40 – time to consider getting a mammogram. As you may have noticed in the headlines and on your FB feed, it’s not a ...
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Exercise for Your Vagina
January 9, 2015It’s worshipped in some cultures, taboo in others, but ultimately, the vagina is an amazingly versatile muscular tube with a variety of ...
Contributors
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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.