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Duavive 101: A Progestogen-Free Hormone Therapy Option
Have you heard about the prescription medication called Duavive? I had a great conversation with one of my patients in my office recently...
daianacastleman
Jun 162 min read
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Exercise for Strong Bones: What to Do and How Often
In this blog post, I’m diving into some key insights on exercise and bone health.  I often get asked, what exercise is best for my...
daianacastleman
Jun 162 min read
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Why I Stopped Running IgG Food Sensitivity Tests
This may be a controversial topic, but it’s an important one.  I am not a Naturopathic Doctor that runs food sensitivity testing. I used...
daianacastleman
Jun 163 min read
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The Role of Vitamin D in Bone Health
Vitamin D has gained a lot of popularity in the past few years. Is it as good as they really say it is? Â Let's look at the research with...
daianacastleman
Jun 12 min read
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Brain Fog During Menopause?
I want you to think of your brain during menopause like a computer during a system update.  During menopause, your brain might feel...
daianacastleman
May 312 min read
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Is the Mirena IUD Right for You During Perimenopause? Here's What to Know
I discuss the option of a Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) often with my patients, and I wanted to address some commonly asked questions...
daianacastleman
May 312 min read
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7 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Sleep in Perimenopause and Beyond
Sleep issues are incredibly common —40–60% of women in the menopause transition experience them. Many of my patients struggle with this,...
daianacastleman
May 315 min read
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LDL Cholesterol
If there's one main take-home message for today, it's this. It is probably the thing I talk about most in my practice with respect to...
daianacastleman
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Calcium and Menopause
Calcium requirements for skeletal maintenance fluctuate throughout a woman's lifetime. This means that your needs for calcium will differ...
daianacastleman
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Anovulatory Cycles
Now the thing I wanted to focus on the most, because this is the most common cause of abnormal bleeding, is called anovulatory cycles. I...
daianacastleman
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a highly prevalent disorder. Currently, it affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age....
daianacastleman
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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Managing Menopause Symptoms with Natural Therapies
Menopause can drastically affect a woman’s quality of life and can cause significant work impairment. Women spend about a third of their...
daianacastleman
Dec 20, 20225 min read
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Cognitive Changes in Menopause
Memory complaints, such as forgetfulness, are common in midlife women. 40-60% of women experience cognitive changes during the menopause...
daianacastleman
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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Signs and Symptoms of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and How to Treat It
I see many women in my office with a primary concern of heavy menstrual bleeding. It is a common concern that women don’t always bring up...
daianacastleman
Aug 24, 20224 min read
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The relationship between our reproductive hormones and PMS
What is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the cognitive and emotional symptoms that are seen in the luteal phase of your...
daianacastleman
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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My acne journey - 3 things I learned along the way
Acne is a condition that is very near and dear to my heart. I’ve definitely been there and still do struggle with acne. Acne can impact...
daianacastleman
Mar 7, 20224 min read
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Perimenopause: Why You're Not Going Crazy
A large part of what I do is help women understand their hormones and help them understand that they're not going crazy. There's a reason...
daianacastleman
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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How hormonal birth control affects your mood
Before I dig in, I want to say this first. I am not advocating for women not taking the pill. This couldn’t be farther from the truth....
daianacastleman
Nov 2, 20204 min read
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The Importance of Online Community Support Groups in Infertility Populations
I was recently asked to write a clinical research update on the importance of online community support groups in infertility populations...
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Oct 29, 20201 min read
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Have you lost your period? Not pregnant? Here is what that could mean.
Amenorrhea, or lack of a menstrual cycle, is a common condition that presents in clinical practice. The menstrual cycle is a 5th vital...
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Aug 26, 20203 min read
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