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Understand your pregnancy and gynecologic health. Evidence based information from an OBGYN and mom.

09/01/2025

✨ Perimenopause & Your Skin: What’s Really Happening ✨

If you’ve noticed changes in your skin—like dryness, sagging, or more fine lines—during perimenopause, you’re not imagining it. 👩‍⚕️ Hormonal shifts (especially declining estrogen) directly affect collagen, elasticity, and hydration.

In this post, I’m breaking down:
💡 How estrogen + testosterone influence skin
💡 What facial changes to expect in menopause
💡 Tips to keep your glow (hydration, hyaluronic acid, sunscreen!)
💡 When hormone therapy may have a role

Remember: these changes are normal, but knowing the “why” behind them helps you prepare and care for your skin with confidence. 🫶

📲 Swipe through to learn more, and save this post if you want to come back later!

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Your Go-To Gyno 💕

08/30/2025

Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE to talk about birth control. I also love finding the method that is right for my patient, though of course I tell anyone who will listen that I’m obsessed with my Mirena — even came back for a second one after the first was perforated 🫣 I truly believe there is a method for everyone, for every life stage. Am I real ready for some male options beyond condoms and vasectomy? Yes girl. But I’m glad we have as many options as we do, and I am here for it to go through the pros and cons of them to find your best fit! Xoxo, your go to gyno 😘

Questions? 👇

08/02/2025

1️⃣ You’ll need an ultrasound to determine if the IUD is in the uterus — the strings could simply be coiled in the cervix. Ultrasound will also be able to determine if the device is well positioned in the uterus (not malrotated or embedded in the wall).

2️⃣ If no IUD is seen on ultrasound, an abdominal X-ray will typically be ordered (sometimes the IUD has been expelled without you knowing). Make sure the X-ray includes the diaphragm to the pelvis!

3️⃣ If the IUD is confirmed to be intra abdominal, laparoscopic surgery is the next step to retrieve it! This is a same day, outpatient surgery through small incisions on your belly.

⁉️Questions? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

06/18/2025

Xoxo, enjoy your summer—but listen to women 💅👙💁‍♀️

06/06/2025

🔪👩‍⚕️ New scrub cap, who dis 💁‍♀️👒

As an OBGYN, surgery is a big part of what I do — from laparoscopic surgeries and hysterectomies to hysteroscopies, cervix procedures, and more. Whether it’s relieving pelvic pain or heavy bleeding, providing permanent contraception, or delivering a baby via C-section, I love getting to use my hands (and a whole lot of training) to make a difference.

05/28/2025

I did a Q&A with for an upcoming article, and I wanted to share the highlights! Birth control pills get a bad rap, but they really are useful for a number of non contraceptive reasons. The key is understanding how they work, and why you are using them! The pill isn’t a bandaid, it’s an effective treatment for multiple health issues. Ask me your questions about the pill in the comments!

04/19/2025

Pregnancy is a time to nourish your body—but did you know certain foods can pose a serious risk to your growing baby?

Listeria is a harmful bacteria that can hide in foods many people eat every day—like deli meats, soft cheeses, and even raw sprouts. Listeria infections are rare, but pregnant people are 10x more likely to get listeriosis, which can lead to serious complications, including miscarriage, preterm birth, or maternal or newborn infection.

Here’s what else to avoid:
• Skip raw sprouts and rinse all produce under clean running water
• Be cautious with foods from the deli counter—they may be contaminated even if they look fresh
• Wash your hands, knives, and cutting boards after prepping raw foods
• Use ready-to-eat foods before the expiration date—don’t risk it!
• Pass on salad bars and buffets, these can be prime spots for contamination

Keeping yourself and your baby safe can be simple with a few mindful food choices.

Save this post for reference and share it with someone expecting!

04/18/2025

🫶 Don’t suffer through your GYN procedure—these pain management options can make all the difference!

🫣 Let’s be real—some GYN procedures HURT. I still remember the first time I witnessed an endometrial biopsy as a med student… I nearly passed out just WATCHING the patient go through it!

💫The good news? More and more providers are recognizing the importance of managing pain and discomfort during in-office gynecology procedures.

😘 Whether it’s an IUD placement or removal, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy—or even a Pap smear or speculum exam—you deserve options.

💁‍♀️ Ask your women’s health provider what pain management strategies they offer. If the answer is “none,” don’t be afraid to find a provider who will. You’re not being dramatic—you’re advocating for your body and your well-being.

📋 Should we start a crowdsourced list of GYNs who manage pain proactively? Drop a YES in the comments if you’d use it!

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