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It’s National Women’s Health Week. Get Healthy!
Introduction It’s National Women’s Health Week! The life expectancy data already tell the story: women are better at health than men. Still, National Women’s Health W
April is STD Awareness Month
Introduction Yes, April is STD Awareness Month, but you need knowledge that will keep you protected year round. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), t
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Guide
Introduction It’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. For as much as we don’t like having the conversation, we need to have the conversation. This Straight,
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Introduction It’s endometriosis awareness month, which I’m sure many of you know all too well. Guys, it’s not condescending to note that it’s really tough t
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Introduction January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. To that end, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) boldly proclaims “No woman should die of cervical cancer
Sexually Transmitted Infections Vlog
Introduction This is a Straight, No Chaser Sexually Transmitted Infections vlog. The Straight, No Chaser vlog series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy an
World AIDS Day
Introduction Today is World AIDS day. This isn’t 1983. The mystery of how HIV infection is contracted has come and gone. Be knowledgable to be empowered. This is the first blog i
Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Introduction The next to last post in this series on breast cancer focuses on breast cancer treatment. Of course, there is no universal treatment of every breast cancer diagnosis.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Introduction A concerning reality is breast cancer risk factors tell the story of acquiring breast cancer. Even as a physician, I am left to think about the horror of risk factors.
Even More Breast Cancer Myths!
Introduction We’re continuing from the earlier post with more breast cancer myths, well because you have so many questions! In fact, I’m doubling up on what you received
How to Perform the Breast Self-Exam
Introduction Beginning in their 20s, women should be aware of the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam (BSE) as a screening tool for breast cancer. Women should know
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Introduction How’s your breast cancer awareness? Breast cancer affects so many of us. If it doesn’t affect you or your family as well, I hope it’s not because you hav
HIV and STD Risks From Sexual Activities Other Than Intercourse
Introduction – HIV and STD risks This blog focuses on your HIV and STD risks from sexual activities other than intercourse. It is the sixth blog in an ongoing series on HIV
HIV and STD Risks From Specific Acts of Sexual Intercourse
Introduction – HIV and STD risks This blog focuses on your HIV and STD risks from specific acts of sexual intercourse. It is the fifth blog in an ongoing series on HIV and A
General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ovarian Cancer – Frequently Asked Questions
You are likely aware that the ovaries produce a women’s eggs as well as being the main source of the female’s sex hormones. Ovarian cancer is not the most common gynecologic
The Other Side of 40 – The Genital System: Changes, Challenges, Solutions
Introduction The third part of this series is about genital system changes after age 40. There’s a lot here both for the ladies and the gentlemen, but everyone should want to kno
Straight, No Chaser: Early and Delayed Puberty
The onset of puberty is an anxious enough time without it being complicated by being early or late. You may be familiar with the changes related to puberty, but you also should kno
Straight, No Chaser: Living With An Incurable Sexually Transmitted Infection
You’ve requested it, and it’s only fair. We’ve spent a lot of time discussing sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs, STIs). It’s reasonable to discuss living w
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Unfortunately, there’s no pleasant way around this topic. I hope the topic doesn’t make you crabby. There is a story of legend in the medical community regarding the trends
Straight, No Chaser: What To Do If You Suspect a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
It’s been a long and productive sex week here at Straight, No Chaser. We’ve run the gamut of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other genital conditions, and li
