by Juliet MD | Jun 30, 2017 | General Health, Obstetrics, Reproductive Health
Avoiding mosquito bites offers the best protection against Zika virus. Use DEET. But, you should know that this insect repellant is absorbed through the skin. DEET crosses the placenta. This compound will get into the babies bloodstream. But, DEET has never been shown...
by Juliet MD | Mar 18, 2015 | Body, General Health, Life Tools, Relationships, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health
Birth control. Check. Wax/Trim/Groom complete. Check. Well rested. Huh? Thanks to Dr. Kalmbach and colleagues, we now know that lack of sleep can directly reduce your ability to become aroused. We have all heard about the increased risk of depression, obesity and...
by Juliet MD | Nov 16, 2009 | Gynecology, Reproductive Health
I had a patient today who insisted on staying on birth control because she was terrified of getting pregnant. She’s fifty three. I have come to realize that many women believe, fiercely, that they are still fertile way into their 40s and 50s. They believe...
