Through the years, the media attention for egg freezing and fertility preservation has been solely centered on women. However, unbeknownst to many, men can and…
Menopause Happens: My Take On the “The 7 Habits” and Menopause
Menopause!!! No one likes to talk about it, but it happens whether we talk about it or not. We whisper about the “m word” and…
Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility
A couple of years ago, during my annual exam, my gynecologist looked at my chart, smiled and said, “You have a birthday coming up. Your…
OMG, the Positive Pregnancy Test – What This Doctor Wants You to Know!
When infertile patients, who have been trying for some time, get the positive pregnancy test result, they go through a roller coaster of emotions where…
Why is the U.S. Healthcare System Still Struggling with COVID-19?
Allow me to be straightforward and begin with some important reminders. Our initial conservative estimates were that without any restrictions or social distancing, 50% of…
Understanding Fertility : Tips to Conceive a Baby
I’m going to cut to the chase, we’ve been traditionally taught that sex creates babies. While this concept may be generally true, since the activity…
I Boycott Goya Foods Fifteen Years Ago
A heated discussion spiced up yesterday when the chief executive officer of the most well known brand serving Hispanic and Latino households, Goya, expressed vociferous…
Things Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know Before Your Appointment
Keeping up with a gynecologist visit is something every woman has to do. Considering the underlying concerns around it, however, some women are understandably apprehensive…
Will Smith Proved That Colonoscopy Isn’t a Luxury for Black People, It’s Required Self Care
Last November 6, Will Smith announced on his vlog that he had his first colonoscopy and it revealed precancerous lesions (polyps) which were successfully removed.…
Debunking PCOS Myths, Because You Deserve the Truth
Certain medical conditions can potentially change your lifestyle and even your fertility. While some disorders can truly affect your wellbeing, some people, unfortunately, also fall…