January 13th, 2009 by Helen Colen MD
There is a lot of confusion as to what one can ask a doctor comfortably about things other than health without looking inappropriate and foolish and wasting time. It may surprise you, that a good doctor is interested or should be interested in your entire well being and that of your family. So if you [...]
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January 2nd, 2009 by Helen Colen, MD
Very often after menopause or if one had tx for Breast Cancer with chemotherapy vaginal dryness occurs. It is very good to use lubricants because that reduces pain on intercourse and also reduces irritation of the whole vaginal area. The Colen MD office has a very nice lubricant sample that you may request to try. [...]
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December 27th, 2008 by Helen Colen, MD
For women self examination is very important and yet few do it. First, self exam of breasts is important as any lump that is new must be investigated. Usually the nonpainful lump is the one to worry about. Mammograms and sonograms of the breasts should also be done after the age of 30 yo to [...]
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