by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
I have been following the news on Covid-19 with many of you and have had the opportunity to participate in webinars from IFM and others in the health care community. As communities start considering going back to work, accurate and accessible testing will be...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
Does the news coverage of Coronavirus leave you feeling a little anxious? You may be feeling a little overwhelmed with the images of folks in hazmat suits and the advice to simply “wash your hands.” There are so many things that we can do right now to make our immune...
by Polly Watson MD FACOG NCMP IFMCP | Women's Health
The holidays are great times of celebration but may leave us feeling a little over indulged. We are so busy during the hustle and bustle of the season that our healthy habits get pushed aside and we may find ourselves in a take out line. Here are some quick...
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,...