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Balanced Medical Blog
The latest on gynecology, women's health, and longevity.


Vaginal Hormones and Menopause: What the FDA Black Box Removal Means for GUSM
Learn how the FDA’s removal of the black box warning makes localized vaginal hormones like estradiol cream (Estrace cream) safer and more accessible for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GUSM).
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Why Menopause Awareness Month Matters: Breaking the Stigma Around Women’s Health at Our Menopause Clinic
Learn why Menopause Awareness Month matters at our menopause clinic in Port Washington, led by fellowship-trained menopause specialist Dr. Adrienne Mandelberger.
Oct 27, 20254 min read


The Time Has Come: Why Every Woman Deserves Pain Control for Gynecologic Procedures
For too long, women’s pain during gynecologic procedures has been dismissed. New ACOG guidelines are finally setting the record straight.
Oct 14, 20256 min read


Rebranding Menopause: The Call for Better Education and a Broader Awareness
Lets rebrand menopause and make it ok to get into the schools
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Getting at the Heart of Hormone Therapy
Lately, there has been heated debate among menopause experts on social media (what else is new...) regarding hormone therapy and whether...
Aug 20, 20246 min read


The Insane Thing I Did To Get Myself To Workout
I have a confession: I hate aerobic exercise. Always have. As a kid, I avoided any sport that involved an excess amount of running. I...
Jun 23, 20244 min read


Unlocking the Mystery of Bioidentical Hormones: Are They the Key to Better Health?
Here I go again, starting another blog post with a discussion of the WHI (Women’s Health Initiative.) But it's nearly impossible not to,...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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