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Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D. is a Gynecologist, Director of the New York Menopause Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Assistant Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Allen is also a member of the Faculty Advisory Board and the Women’s Health Director of The Weill Cornell Community Clinic (WCCC). Dr. Allen was the recipient of the 2014 American Medical Women’s Association Presidential Award.

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Insomnia: 12 Steps to Improve Sleep

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Over half of Americans suffer from sleep problems in any given year. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to help improve your sleep.

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Congestive Heart Failure in Women

By James A. Blake, M.D.

This week’s post addresses the concerns of a 53-year old woman who has suffered heart failure. Dr. James Blake, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, describes the diagnosis and treatment of early congestive heart failure, especially in women.

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Surgical Menopause

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Dr. Pat offers advice to a woman on how to thrive in the second half of life after she had surgical menopause from a hysterectomy and removal of the ovaries in her early forties.

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Congestive Heart Failure in Women

By James A. Blake, M.D.

This week’s post addresses the concerns of a 53-year old woman who has suffered heart failure. Dr. Allen has asked cardiologist Dr. James Blake, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, to describe the diagnosis and treatment of early congestive heart failure, especially in women.

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Perimenopausal Heavy Bleeding: Is It Normal?

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Physiological change in the menopausal transition will cause many alterations in hormonal, physical and emotional aspects of life, but it is not the cause of every symptom in a woman past age 40. New symptoms must always be evaluated.

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For Weight Loss Management in Perimenopause,
a Personalized Plan Works Best

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Recognize that you are in a transition that is not just a hormonal one, but a transition into that second half of life where your wisdom and determination to find and achieve your personal best is certainly attainable.

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Menopause: Getting It Right

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

It is often frightening for women who had mothers who were such poor role models for the management of midlife to think about and plan for the menopausal transition.

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Eye “Doctors” and Eye Examinations

By Wayne G. Whitmore, M.D, F.A.C.S.

Whether you have your eyes examined by an optometrist or an Eye MD, may depend on your needs, access, what type of eye disease you have, and/or costs.

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Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and Sleep Disruption Before Menopause

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Hot flashes are the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause. More than two-thirds of North American women who are heading into menopause have hot flashes.

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Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Masses

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Adnexal masses are located in the ovary, fallopian tube or surrounding tissue in the female pelvis. They can be found in women presenting with pain but are also commonly found in asymptomatic women either during a routine gynecologic exam or on pelvic imaging.

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Overcoming Opiod Addiction

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

After detox and rehab for Opioid addiction, support from recovery groups, health care professionals, friends and family, can make all the difference. These are people who will help navigate the darker times.

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Heart Disease in Women Is Still Under-Diagnosed

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Once a woman gets diagnosed with heart disease she will do worse and be more likely to die from it than a man. What is the reason for this large discrepancy?

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What Causes Midlife Weight Gain
and Strategies To Control It

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

We respond to a reader's questions: "Did menopause make me gain this weight? And, what can I do to get back to my former shape?"

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Modern Scoliosis Treatment

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

Physical therapy (PT) uses specialized methods and exercise-based treatments to treat scoliosis. In my opinion, physical therapy is the single most important non-operative treatment provided for those with scoliosis.

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How Do I Manage My Scoliosis?

By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.

In addition to the right fitness plan, women with scoliosis also need a plan to maintain normal, healthy, and strong bones (aka normal bone density).