Westmoreland Ob/Gyn

09/24/2025

We have been honored to have worked beside “Hughie” for two to four decades, depending which of us you talk to. Dr Falls was “one of a kind” and he will truely be missed. On Friday we honor his life and legacy and say our final “good byes”.😢
Hope to see many of you at his memorial service. Details in the obituary.

View Hugh C. Falls, M.D.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/23/2025

I want to share this with everybody to be clear… The science is here… Tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe to use in pregnancy.

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

07/12/2025

One of my menopause patients asked me about the benefits of probiotics yesterday. Here’s a great explanation. 

🦠✨ Can probiotics help with menopause symptoms? A new July 2025 meta-analysis says… maybe!

📚 39 studies. 3,100+ women. Researchers found probiotics may:
• Ease hot flashes & night sweats
• Support mood, stress & sleep
• Help protect vaginal health
• Boost bone support during estrogen decline
• Even enhance effects of estriol & isoflavones

🧬 Why? Because your gut and vaginal microbiomes help regulate estrogen. The gut’s estrobolome helps recycle estrogen — and when estrogen drops, so do the good bugs.

✨ What to know:
Probiotics aren’t magic, but they’re part of the toolkit.

🥗 You don’t need pills. Eat fermented foods like:
✔️ Yogurt
✔️ Kefir
✔️ Sauerkraut
✔️ Kimchi
✔️ Miso
✔️ Kombucha (in moderation)
✔️ Fermented veggies

🌿 Feed your microbiome with prebiotics (fiber!), too.

💡 Bottom line: A healthy gut and vaginal microbiome won’t solve everything, but they do support your hormone balance, vaginal comfort, and whole-body health — especially during menopause.

Source: Andrews et al., Clin Nutr ESPEN, July 2025

07/10/2025

A reminder to be careful and do your research before taking supplements, herbs, botanicals, vitamins, meds, etc. Not everything “natural” means it’s good for you.

Katie Mohan started taking daily turmeric pills in March after seeing a doctor on Instagram tout its benefits for inflammation and joint pain relief. A few weeks later, the 57-year-old started having stomach pain, nausea and fatigue.

“I just did not feel well generally,” she said. “I also noticed that despite drinking a lot of water every day, that my urine was darker.”

Mohan didn’t link her symptoms to the herbal pills until she saw an NBC News report in May about rising liver damage from supplements. She recognized her symptoms in a patient taking the same high dose of turmeric.

Within a week, Mohan went to urgent care, where tests showed her liver enzymes were 70 times the normal level.

“It was very serious,” said Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, a hepatologist at NYU. “Katie actually was one step before full liver damage, liver failure, requiring liver transplant.”

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/1XLH8YZERUb

06/15/2025

Wishing you all a wonderful Father’s Day!

06/11/2025

I’m happy to say I knew most of these and have shared with patients. 😃

In my latest Substack post, I list ten things about menopause that even good doctors often don't know.
So, here's my question:
HOW MANY ON MY LIST ARE NEWS TO YOU?
https://drstreicher.substack.com/p/ten-things-your-otherwise-excellent

06/07/2025

This is a great offer ladies and we’ve talked about the benefits of GLP-1s for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause. I’ve also shared with many of you that you can go to true.women’s health for weight loss guidance, treatment, and support. 

New Wegovy® Offer Alert!
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For a limited time only, new cash-paying patients can get their first month of Wegovy® for just $199—any dose.
🌟 Offer ends June 30, 2025
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🌟 You may also qualify for a free sample when you start through true.

If you’ve been on compounded medications or are new to a GLP-1, this offer is a great opportunity to experience the benefits of an FDA-approved brand as part of your care plan.

Our Weight Journey program includes personalized support, nutrition guidance, and expert follow-up so you don’t have to do it alone. Learn more about Weight Journey in the link or text us at (616) 330-1700: https://bit.ly/3iFq4yY

06/07/2025

Menopause takes me everywhere. One week I’m talking to lawyers. The next I’m talking to cardiologists. And for good reason. Helping cardiologists understand more about women’s ovaries is a no-brainer. Here’s some reasons why: ➡️ Menopause increases a woman’s risk of heart disease Our c...

05/29/2025

This is an excellent offer for those patients currently considering or transitioning from compounded GLP1 meds to assist in their menopausal weight loss.

Balancing a demanding career and personal well-being isn’t easy, especially when it comes to weight and metabolic health. For many professional women, GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® offer a science-backed, clinically proven tool to support , improve energy, and reduce long-term health...

05/11/2025

Westmoreland OB / GYN wishes mothers, mothers-to-be, stepmothers, and maternal figures a joyous and happy Mother's Day. 🫶🏻

05/07/2025

Westmoreland OB/GYN Associates proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of its nursing staff during Nurses Week. Teri, Bre, Stephanie, Shawna, and Krystal, your tireless efforts to provide exceptional care, comfort, and support to our patients are genuinely appreciated and recognized. 🧑‍⚕️🩺

04/02/2025

This is vital information that I believe every patient going through perimenopause and menopause should know. It provides the foundation for my guidance on coping with this phase of life and treating menopausal symptoms.

Information is power. But with the lack of above board ethical menopause doctors, the door is wide open for all kinds of ways to take advantage of desperate women. So, I recommend looking at The Menopause Society website to check their resources for information. You deserve safe, reliable, tried and...