• Tips For a Safe 4th of July!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Usually, the 4th of July brings huge celebrations with family BBQ’s filled with hot dogs and apple pie, and illustrious firework displays commemora...

  • Are You Feeling the “Heat”? – How to Deal with Hot Flashes & Night Sweats!

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Many women are feeling the “heat” associated with hot flashes and night sweats.  In fact, over 75% of women will experience a hot flash sometime du...

  • Menopause 101: Top 5 Symptoms

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    Let’s review some of the main points we have covered so far. The average age of menopause is age 51, but can occur between the ages of 45-64. Men...

  • Why Can’t I Lose That Darn Belly Fat?

    by Dr. Diana Hoppe
    This is a question I hear every day from women in my practice.  And it’s a legitimate one.  Various factors are involved including the hormonal cha...

  • 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-...
    Posted in Recipe

  • 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