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Drgigikroll Women’s Healthcare at every stage of life.

01/11/2026

Top 5 things women should know about heart disease:

1. It is the number 1 cause of death
2. It exceeds rate of men after menopause
3. Symptoms are often different than men- and include GI symptoms like nausea and fatigue
4. Women should know their risk factors: There are excellent screening tests that should be offered including: lipid panel, apo b, lipo a, and coronary calcium score
5. There are many preventative measures a women can take- and heart attacks can be prevented.

Learn more at our Masterclass in collaboration with “Pause to Action” held on January 28th at the Newport Beach Country Club. There will be 2 sessions 9am-12 pm and 6-9pm. Space is limited. Sign up at the link in my bio, or go to . Hope to see you there!

Oh what a year!It is hard to summarize in one post. So much growth. I am so very grateful and I cannot wait to see what ...
01/07/2026

Oh what a year!
It is hard to summarize in one post. So much growth. I am so very grateful and I cannot wait to see what the next year holds!








#2025

01/02/2026

Another book I highly recommend-
“Weightless”
By Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen

As a physician who has experienced menopause and my own frustration with weight gain, I learned about hunger hormones and the effect of genetics, age, hormones, and environment.

We developed “Get-Slimly” and we use body composition analysis to educated patients about their muscle mass, visceral fat, and peripheral fat.

And I prescribe FDA approved GLP-1 medications, understanding how to counsel patients to avoid side effects.

We watch people get healthier
We see the relief they feel.
We provide a compassionate supportive environment.

Dr Salas-Whalen’s book will help inform providers and educate populations about these incredible medications. If you are curious to know more- this book will answer all of your questions. Well done! 👍

12/30/2025

Please join me on January 28, 2026 for a master class on all things related to perimenopause and menopause. Learn about how hormonal decline can impact your physical, mental, cognitive, and your sexual health. Understand metabolic changes, skin & hair changes, and how you can navigate this transition to feel your best and be your healthiest.

Learn about hormone therapies and important lifestyle considerations. Meet Allied professionals and vendors that can help support you during this time. Obtain a tool kit to help you communicate with your medical providers.

Thank you to our panel of experts:





And a special thank you too our special guest, , author of “The Bedroom Gap”

Most importantly, thank you to who is the founder of for having a vision to educate, empower, and advocate for women in midlife.

Please follow , & sign up now. I hope to see you there!

12/28/2025

My week.
My heart.
My everything.

12/25/2025

Did you know that gratitude has been medically studied and shown to improve health?

From a mental health standpoint it
1. Decrease anxiety and lowers stress
2. Buffers depression
3. Improves resilience
4. Helps with connectivity and relationship with others #
From a physical health standpoint
1. It lowers blood pressure
2. It lowers heart rate
3. It improves sleep
4. It helps with motivation and maintaining a healthy exercise routine
5. It improves immune function

In addition gratitude helps improve empathy and kindness. This helps build stronger relationships and connectivity.

Try building gratitude into your daily wellness routine. In the morning while brushing your teeth or in the evening when getting ready for bed. Gratitude journals can be a helpful tool. Gratitude meditations exist. If you haven’t practiced gratitude, I encourage you give it a try.

As always I am grateful for my patients and my practice. Thank you for trusting me with your health. Merry Christmas to all.

12/16/2025

Recurrent bladder infections are one of the complications of the “genitourinary syndrome of menopause” or GUSM for short.

This occurs because the bladder, urethra, vulva,and va**na have an extensive amount of estrogen receptors. As estrogen declines and becomes absent, the tissue actually becomes thinner the pH changes and the ability of bacteria to migrate into the bladder becomes easier.

This is especially true after in*******se due to the added friction.

Recurrent bladder infections especially after in*******se can greatly affect a woman’s sexual health. They also can lead to more serious conditions such as a kidney infections and overall sepsis.

All women should be offered treatment to avoid this problem. The primary treatment is va**nal estrogen. This generally is applied twice a week and comes in multiple forms.

Using a silicone base lubricant can also decrease friction.

Hydration with water and emptying your bladder after in*******se should be performed.

Consideration should also be given to postcoital prophylaxis where a single low-dose of an antibiotic can prevent an infection from setting up in the first place.

If you or someone you know has this problem get on va**nal estrogen. It will make a world of difference!
**nalestrogen

12/07/2025

Five things you need to do to use a GLP-1 one medication (such as Wegovy or Mounjaro) safely and effectively

Understand your body composition
Musculoskeletal mass, peripheral fat, visceral fat.
The number on the scale doesn’t tell the story.
BMI is inadequate. MRI is gold standard, but cost prohibitive. DEXA is the next best. Impedence using an in-body score is excellent & cost-effective.

Second: optimize your nutrition, your exercise, your sleep, and ideally hormones. Don’t start if you can’t get these Pillar’s of health in order.

Eat Protein- aim for 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight. Eat throughout the day.

Strength Train. Lift heavy. Challenge the muscle.

Stay hydrated.

I recommend a medically managed program. Too many doctors are telling patients to lose weight without knowing their body composition. They may have an excellent amount of muscle and a low amount of body fat-the number on the scale does not tell the story. On the other hand they may be thin, but have a higher than ideal percentage of visceral fat, and very low amount of muscle. . . “skinny fat.”

These medications are incredibly helpful tool and when use correctly can improve overall metabolic health. Maintaining muscle mass is key.

If you are looking for a medically managed program, call our office and inquire about get slimly. We use In- Body composition analysis. We have helped hundreds of patients lose weight, gain muscle, improve their overall health by lowering their cholesterol and blood pressure, and help them thrive.

12/06/2025

Today- was a celebration.
Today- was appreciation.
Today- was gratitude.
Today- recognized transformation.
Today- was so special.

#2025

1/2 of the population will go through the menopause transition.The decline in hormones affects us physically, cognitivel...
12/01/2025

1/2 of the population will go through the menopause transition.

The decline in hormones affects us physically, cognitively, mentally, and sexually.

In addition health risks change dramatically:

bone health
muscle health
cognitive health
metabolic health
cardiovascular health
Urological health

Yet physicians and healthcare practitioners recieve very little if any menopause training! That was my own story as well-

Women are often told “it is normal aging” and not offered the many safe solutions to improve their health and quality of life.

Today- there is momentum to change that. Women are smart. There are great educational tools to help them advocate for themselves. Practitioners can seek more education. Policy is driving recognition of the impact on a woman during this time of her life. The FDA is removing the black box warning on estrogen products.

If you are not getting the answers and support you need, keep looking. Find another provider. Go to the Menopause Society website to find a certified practitioner.

“Menopause is inevitable. Suffering is not.”

11/28/2025

I’m thankful for
My health

My imperfect body that can still run a 5K

The United States of America, and the freedom and opportunity that I have as a citizen

My sister who truly knows me and looks like my twin! And a kick-ass niece who looks like she could be my daughter. . .

The beautiful place I live where I can see snow topped mountains and the endless ocean while bathing in sunshine

Bailey- the sweetest English Cream retriever you will ever meet, and my best snuggle buddy

Friends that are family and who make me laugh for days

A career I love and a staff that supports me
Patients who trust me to care for them, it truly is an honor and I am humbled.

Yet my heart truly wants to burst when I get to be with my husband and 3 adult children- I look at my family, and I am in awe. I am so thankful to be a mother to James, Jenna, and Kyle- each of you has made me a better person. I love you all so deeply and watching your growth, respecting your decisions, and cheering your successes has been the greatest gift in my life.

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

11/26/2025

Another excellent book to learn about a woman’s midlife health and her hormonal transition is called the Menopause Moment by Dr. Kelly Caspersen.

My patients know that when I provide them with educational tools and resources I always make sure that I have read them myself. Casperson‘s book is an excellent up-to-date, comprehensive, and well-organized book. She uses humor and real life examples to illustrate many points, and her discussion is evidence based and backed with excellent references.

I read her first book, “You Are Not Broken,” an adult sexual education book, during a single flight. I underlined, starred and highlighted many parts of the book and I recommend it extensively. Her book motivated me to join the International Society for the study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and I look forward to attending their national conference this coming February.

Dr. Caspersen is a urologist and sexual health expert, and she brings a perspective about testosterone and women’s sexual health to the conversation regarding Menopause. These topics are addressed extensively.

I am excited that patients have more tools to help them navigate, educate and resonate throughout their own journey. As Dr. Casperson says “when you understand what’s happening in your body you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power.”

Thank you Dr. Casperson- well done!

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