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Fertility

Get effective tips to prepare your body to conceive a child, cope with infertility treatments or preserve your fertility window.

8 Ways to Prep Your Body for Pregnancy

When you’re ready to become a mom, get your body in the best possible shape to conceive and carry a child.

How to Cope with Infertility Treatment

Infertility often causes major stress for both partners, but mindfulness can help you handle the challenges and reclaim your life.

8 Ways to Boost Men's Fertility

The healthier you live now, the better your odds of getting your partner pregnant and becoming a dad.

Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

Freezing eggs can extend your fertility window, but there are drawbacks and uncertainties to consider.

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    Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

    Egg freezing can extend fertility, but first weigh the drawbacks and unknowns.

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    Male Testosterone Loss

    Decreases in male hormones can impact a man’s quality of life and health. Here’s when and how to treat.

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    10 Simple Ways to Cope with Stress

    To improve your health, learn how to identify and deal with everyday stress.

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    Steven C. Hao

    Steven C. Hao, M.D., FACC

    California Pacific Medical Center

    If you are a cardiac patient, what does it mean when your ankles are swollen? How much is too much, and for how long? Could this be diet, meds or both?

    Ankle swelling can be due to a number of issues, with cardiac issues likely to be the most concerning. Other causes include, but are not limited to, venous insufficiency (incompetent valves), venous thrombosis ... continue reading  about  If you are a cardiac patient, what does it mean when your ankles are swollen? How much is too much, and for how long? Could this be diet, meds or both?

    Gary F. Milechman

    Gary F. Milechman, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I'm in treatment right now for periodontal disease. My dentist told me recently that gum disease can be associated with heart disease. I had never heard of this before. Is it true?

    Your dentist is correct. There does seem to be an association of periodontal disease (infection and inflammation of the gums that can lead to the loss of your teeth) with heart disease and cardiac events.Both a... continue reading  about  I'm in treatment right now for periodontal disease. My dentist told me recently that gum disease can be associated with heart disease. I had never heard of this before. Is it true?

    Toni J. Brayer

    Toni J. Brayer, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I have recently lost all desire to be intimate with my partner. I sometimes feel it to be repulsive. I do find him attractive, but the thought of sex or even just kissing him makes me freak out.

    You say you have recently lost desire so I am assuming the sexual relationship was a good one previously. Any sudden loss of libido should be evaluated medically. Hormone imbalance, depression, weight changes o... continue reading  about  I have recently lost all desire to be intimate with my partner. I sometimes feel it to be repulsive. I do find him attractive, but the thought of sex or even just kissing him makes me freak out.

    Richard H. Hongo

    Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I had a pacemaker inserted a year ago. It keeps dropping down and looks like the wires are about to pop out. I've asked my cardiologist about it several times and he said it's fine and should not drop anymore. I exercise 5x/week. Is that too much?

    The position of the pacemaker can shift over time. After about a year, however, a strong capsule has formed around the device and it should not move any further. Because the device and the leads are very secure... continue reading  about  I had a pacemaker inserted a year ago. It keeps dropping down and looks like the wires are about to pop out. I've asked my cardiologist about it several times and he said it's fine and should not drop anymore. I exercise 5x/week. Is that too much?

    Alexander M. Reyzelman

    Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I have an ingrown toenail that is causing pain and swelling. How should I treat this? Also, is there anything I can do to prevent the other toenails from doing the same thing?

    An ingrown toenail is a very painful problem, and if you're having redness and swelling, you should see a podiatrist.The treatment will almost always involve removing the offending nail border. It's a very simp... continue reading  about  I have an ingrown toenail that is causing pain and swelling. How should I treat this? Also, is there anything I can do to prevent the other toenails from doing the same thing?

    James D. Kelly

    James D. Kelly, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I dislocated my shoulder last year. I kept it in a sling for a few weeks, and then went through physical therapy. It has started to hurt again. I exercise regularly, but try to be careful of not reinjuring it. Anything I can do to prevent this pain?

    A shoulder dislocation can create long term problems due to recurrent instability, either in the form of recurrent dislocations or recurrent subluxations. It sounds like your problem is more one of pain, howeve... continue reading  about  I dislocated my shoulder last year. I kept it in a sling for a few weeks, and then went through physical therapy. It has started to hurt again. I exercise regularly, but try to be careful of not reinjuring it. Anything I can do to prevent this pain?

    Richard H. Hongo

    Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I've been on medication for atrial fibrillation for a number of years. Would it ever be okay to discontinue the medication to see if my arrhythmia is no longer there?

    Generally, it is not a good idea to suddenly stop a medication that has been taken for years to manage atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is typically a progressive and chronic condition that, without an intervention... continue reading  about  I've been on medication for atrial fibrillation for a number of years. Would it ever be okay to discontinue the medication to see if my arrhythmia is no longer there?

    Richard H. Hongo

    Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

    California Pacific Medical Center

    My son, 20, is leaving for boot camp soon. He's developed a rapid heartbeat during his work outs and sudden spikes in blood pressure. He had an EKG and all was normal. They thought it was stress. What are the next steps?

    There are a number of heart rhythm abnormalities that can cause a sudden rapid heartbeat during exercise. A normal evaluation in the emergency room typically will not reveal the rhythm problem because the evalu... continue reading  about  My son, 20, is leaving for boot camp soon. He's developed a rapid heartbeat during his work outs and sudden spikes in blood pressure. He had an EKG and all was normal. They thought it was stress. What are the next steps?

    Toni J. Brayer

    Toni J. Brayer, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    When should you tell a potential sex partner about herpes?

    Herpes simplex is a very common virus and can break out on any moist surface of the body. A person is contagious when there is an active herpetic lesion, and close contact must be avoided during these times. Th... continue reading  about  When should you tell a potential sex partner about herpes?

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