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Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause increase your risk for cancer?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments for these symptoms, yet many women remain hesitant to try it because of fears about cancer.
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You asked, we answered: Do women need a pelvic exam after menopause?
Question: Do women need a pelvic exam after menopause? Answer from Nebraska Medicine OB-GYN Marcela Pineda, MD.
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Does birth control affect your sex drive?
Nebraska Medicine OB-GYN Marcela Pineda, MD, explains how different types of birth control can impact libido, and why sex drive is about more than just hormones.
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You asked, we answered: Do I still need to go to the gynecologist if I’ve had a hysterectomy?
Question: I had a hysterectomy – do I still need to go to the gynecologist regularly? Answer from Nebraska Medicine OB-GYN Marcela Pineda, MD.
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The truth about menopause and weight gain
For many women, midlife weight gain feels almost unavoidable. While menopause is often blamed, the answer is more nuanced.
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