• Menopause 101: What is a Hot Flash?

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    As a menopausal specialist, I am often asked this question by women coming to my office wondering what is happening to their bodies.  First, let me...

  • Menopause 101: What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    The term, bioidentical, can mean different things to different people.  For the majority of OB/GYN menopause specialists, it means hormones that ar...

  • Why Does Menopause Happen?

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    I’m asked every day… “Dr. Hoppe, why do I have to go through menopause?”  The answer is every woman will – if she lives to the average of 51, with ...

  • Menopause 101

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life from a reproductive stage to a non-reproductive stage.  Every woman who surv...

  • Cucumber Soup Recipe

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    As we start embracing the warmer weather and weeks ahead of us, let’s share some amazing recipes to help cool off in these “heated” times!  Covid-...

  • Stress: Not just An Immune Buster But Also A Hormonal Havoc!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
      Stress – it’s everywhere.  From the hyped-up news stories, to the staggering unemployment rates to the financial crisis that we find ourselves. ...

  • Pico and Kona – My Canine and Feline Saviors!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    During these crazy times, it’s important for us to remember our four-legged furry friends.  For me, I can honestly say that my 12-year old Bichon r...

  • From Ouch to Oh!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    When Sex Hurts: From Ouch to Oh! It’s a fact. Sex can hurt! Approximately 40% of post-menopausal women experience vaginal dryness and pain with in...
    Posted in sex and learning, vaginal dryness, women's health

  • Crazy Corona Times!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Feeling overwhelmed?  Frustrated? Like you’re going to have a meltdown? Well, you are definitely NOT alone!  We are all feeling it and trying to do...

  • Our Four-Legged Friends – Do More Than Just Love Us!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Our four-legged friends – do more than just love us! They even help reduce our risk of heart disease! According to a recent study published in C...

  • Hope or Fear: Which are You Choosing?

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    We are all feeling it… the empty pit in our stomachs, the racing heartbeat, the sense of feeling overwhelmed and panic-stricken. Well, I’m here to...

  • Flax and Berry Breakfast Blast For Colon Health

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Try this delicious recipe to celebrate Colorectal Awareness month!  Healthy eating and regular physical activity play an incredibly important role...