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A cancer diagnosis in a family member may have a health impact on others in the family. Genetic counseling can help people understand their personal health risks of hereditary cancers. A family history and evaluation with a genetic counselor can provide families with recommendations for early intervention and cancer prevention.
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The benefits of a medically managed weight loss program include a holistic comprehensive approach to create a unified and thorough strategy for managing obesity and its related issues, such as blood pressure management, blood sugar improvement, decrease risk for heart attack and stroke, and decreased joint pain.
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Discussing your sexual history is just as important as any other part of the history taking process. This opens the door to conversations around testing and preventive practices like vaccinations, contraception, and preexposure prophylaxis for PrEP, which is highly effective at preventing HIV. These conversations are particularly important for the LGBTQ+ community who continue to experience healthcare disparities, including limited access to comprehensive affirming healthcare and preventive services.
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The science and medicine of weight loss has changed significantly over the past decades. Obesity has become a global epidemic and it continues to rise. Obesity impacts chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. The scientific community continues to be excited for the promise of novel treatments for obesity and related diseases as they continue to call for worldwide efforts to prevent and control obesity.
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If you have heart disease, it's normal to be worried about having sex. Movies and pop culture lead us to believe that having a heart attack during sex is destined to happen when in fact, you're more likely to have a heart attack from road rage, drinking a cup of coffee, or shoveling snow. Truth of the matter is, every person's situation is individual. If you have heart disease symptoms, see your doctor.
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Many people think heart disease is a man's disease when in fact heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. The symptoms of heart disease vary greatly between men and women so they are often misunderstood or missed all together. While cardiac disease impacts some women at higher rates, education and healthy lifestyle changes can prevent cardiac incidents.
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Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis can affect just parts of your body, such as your hands, feet, underarms, or face, or it can affect your entire body. It can cause embarrassment and anxiety, and keep one from their daily activities. Some types of hyperhidrosis are localized on certain parts of the body and have no cause, while others involve sweating all over the body and are usually due to an underlying medical condition.
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Preparing for surgery before or after breast cancer can leave some women questioning the physical changes to their bodies. With oncoplastics, women have many options, including nipple-sparing procedures, skin-sparing mastectomy, breast reduction or breast lift, implants, or aesthetic flat closure. The latest techniques and clinical outcomes will be discussed, as well as common patient questions.
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For a transgender man or nonbinary people whose sex assigned at birth was female, gynecologic care can be a difficult experience. Many avoid healthcare visits out of fear of being misgendered or insurance denials. Additionally, pelvic exams can trigger their dysphoria. Because many transgender men still have a cervix and uterus, care provided by a gynecologist is important for overall health.
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The health of one's penis goes beyond sexual function. Penis health can include erectile dysfunction and ejaculation problems, but rashes, itching, fractures, discharge, and growths are also common problems. Penis problems can cause stress, be a sign of an underlying health condition, or simply be something that needs to be addressed with your physician. While all problems cannot be prevented, examining your penis regularly can help you detect any changes.
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Having low sperm count could impact a couple's ability to conceive a child. Many men aren't aware of their low sperm amounts unless they have difficulty conceiving and seek help from a physician. Many lifestyle factors and medical conditions can affect sperm count, however, there are some ways to produce healthy sperm and improve fertility.
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Menopause is not a disease, however, historically and culturally that has not always been the case. The treatment for symptoms of menopause has expanded and include more sophisticated remedies than those of yesteryear. Conflicting stories of hormone replacement therapies, along with questionable natural remedies, leave women wondering what can be done to ease this transition.
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Addressing social and health concerns, such as personal hygiene, can be sensitive with an aging parent. Increased forgetfulness, driving, finances, and long-term planning are also difficult topics to approach. Some patience, research, guidance, and helpful tips can help you have tough conversations in a respectful way and help ensure your aging parent's safety.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, includes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, constipation, bloating and gas. Some people who suffer are too embarrassed to talk with their doctor. Learning about the disease will help make you more comfortable to discuss IBS with your provider so you can live a normal life and make peace with your condition.
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Weight can be a sensitive subject at any age, but for children and teens, body image and weight issues should be handled with careful attention because the topic can carry lifelong significance. How do you talk to your child about healthy eating and weight without negatively impacting their body image or relationship with food? Dr. Sakowitz-Sukkar will discuss this and more.
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