by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
Hormones are interconnected Many of us think about hormones in pretty basic terms: we are in a state of estrogen excess (think PCOS or perimenopause) or estrogen deficiency (menopause). What is missing from this thinking is how interconnected insulin, the hormone that...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
Do you have dense breasts? Almost 50% of women aged 40-75 have dense breasts. In 36 states, the law requires reporting breast density on mammogram results, and may suggest additional ultrasound or MRI in women who have dense breasts. While I understand the need to...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
Taking for yourself can be an act of love for others I listen to a podcast called Speaking of Sex from the Pleasure mechanics. The episode I heard most recently was #318 Ester Perel’s 7 verbs of love. Her seven verbs of love are: ask, take, receive, give, share,...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
Dr. Watson is teaming up with Dr. Megan Pasookhush to discuss stress and hormonal imbalance. Where: Wellness Compounding, 3675 SW Cary Parkway Cary NC 27513 When: Wednesday, Jan 30, 630-730 PM We are limited to 25 people. Email Info@hormonewellnessmd.com today to...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
I met recently with Dr. Megan Pasookhush at Wellness Compounding Pharmacy in Cary. She gave me a “behind the scenes” tour of her pharmacy and introduced me to her team. Compounding Pharmacists If you aren’t familiar with them, compounding pharmacists make...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
It’s right after the holidays, and many of us are feeling a little toxic, either from what we ate, drank, stressful holiday travel or strained family relations. I went to yoga today and the teacher offered a suggestion that I found especially helpful. Detox. Detox in...
