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menopause

Women’s Wellness Source

Lift the fog

Is hormone replacement therapy right for you?

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • April 28, 2016
  • 4
Women’s Wellness Source
Patient Story

Too young for a heart attack?

Maybe not. Women need to be aware of how symptoms may vary between the genders.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • April 21, 2016
  • 0
Women’s Wellness Source

Don’t let fibroids ruin your life

They could be the source of your relentless exhaustion and nagging discomfort.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • April 14, 2016
  • 24
Lungs, Breathing & Sleep Tossing and turning won't help you get back to sleep, no matter how much you wish it would. Follow these practical tips to get better Zzzs. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Top tips for managing disrupted sleep

Lack of sleep and poor sleep cause problems for so many women. It doesn't have to.

  • By: Melissa Hustak, PA-C
  • April 5, 2016
  • 1
Lungs, Breathing & Sleep Adjust your internal thermostat to reduce or avoid hot flashes and night sweats. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Reduce hot flashes and night sweats…

...by getting back to the basics.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • April 3, 2016
  • 5
Women's Health

Estrogen: Yes or no?

Here's what you should ask when you consider hormone replacement therapy.

  • Susan Hollman Krieger
  • By: Susan Hollman Krieger
  • February 28, 2016
  • 1
Women’s Wellness Source Women, especially, need to understand heart disease and learn how to prevent heart attacks. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

What you need to know about heart disease

Know your risk factors and symptoms.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • February 12, 2016
  • 2
Women's Health Migraines and Menopause

Migraines may worsen as menopause approaches

Hormonal changes and painkiller overuse may be to blame.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • January 26, 2016
  • 2
Women’s Wellness Source

The not-so-sunny side of bone health

Are you getting enough vitamin D and exercise to keep osteoporosis at bay?

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • November 13, 2015
  • 2
Uncategorized Painful intercourse can be caused by several factors. Talk with your doctor to figure out the best solutions for you. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse

Take control of your female health.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • October 28, 2015
  • 3
Women's Health Menopause Cholesterol

‘Good’ cholesterol acts differently in menopause

'Women need to strive for a healthy lifestyle. If they didn't do that before, it's really important now.'

  • By: Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
  • October 21, 2015
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Women’s Wellness Source

Cope with the ‘perfect storm’ of menopause

Having trouble with weight gain or other issues during this transitional phase of life? We can help.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • October 9, 2015
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