Too many patients and providers aren't discussing an important aspect of wellbeing - sexual health. Diane Todd Pace, a Certified Menopause Practitioner at Regional One Health, wants to change that. Pace understands that menopause can be a time when women experience more sexual health issues, so she makes sure to discuss the topic with [...]
As women age, they need to pay attention to breast health due to a rising risk of cancer. Dr. Pallavi Khanna counsels patients to manage their risk factors and be vigilant about their recommended screening mammograms. She said women should start by finding a doctor who is comfortable talking with them openly about breast [...]
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, but their cause still is not fully understood. However, there is help available, and a certified menopause practitioner is a good place to start. Regional One Health's menopause care practice can counsel women about options including hormone therapy, lifestyle changes and avoiding hot flash triggers. [...]
COVID-19 has created challenges for health care professionals as they try to serve their patients while adhering to social distancing guidelines. For Regional One Health's Transitioning Through Menopause support group, that meant turning to virtual meetings. Certified Menopause Practitioners Diane Todd Pace and Pallavi Khanna made the switch so they could continue to offer [...]
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is the name for symptoms that affect the genitals and urinary tract. These symptoms are easily treatable, but too many women and doctors aren't comfortable discussing them. Regional One Health's Certified Menopause Practitioners have special training to help women address these concerns and improve their quality of life. Genitourinary Syndrome [...]
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, but there is still no clear answer as to why they happen. While there is no way to prevent or cure hot flashes, doctors can help women avoid triggers and manage their symptoms. Regional One Health's Certified Menopause Practitioners work with their patients to empower [...]
During menopause, falling estrogen levels can lead to lower bone density, making women susceptible to fractures. OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna, MD recommends a DEXA scan for bone density for women over age 65. Depending on the results of the scan, she can help patients build stronger bones through lifestyle changes and medication. It’s a story [...]
When it comes to talking to her patients about menopause, Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN likes to start with a question: Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN “Did you know menopause is just a single day in your life?” she asks. “It’s the day on [...]
Pallavi Khanna, MD heard it too many times from too many women: The problems they were dealing with due to menopause negatively impacted their quality of life, but their physicians told them what they were going through was normal, and they’d just have to live with it. Dr. Khanna knew there had to be [...]