Monthly Archives: May 2020

Hemorrhoids. What are they? What can you/we do to make them better?

Hemorrhoids.  What are they? What can you/we do to make them better? Hemorrhoids are when the veins near the anus are filled with blood.  Hemorrhoids are the most common benign condition that causes anal bleeding.  You do need to see … Continue reading

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HIV in Nevada in 2020

I recently attended a lecture on HIV in Nevada.  Nevada is way ahead of the nation (read this: we are risky!) HIV Incidence rate is 20 people per 100,000.  The national average is 12.  Nevada has one of the highest … Continue reading

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What should your doctor ask you about your sexual health?

The 5 Ps for sexual history taking Partners.  Who? Men? Women? Transgender? All? How many? Do your partners have sex with others? Practices.  What kind of sex: vaginal, anal, oral?  Do you use condoms?  Why/Why not? Pregnancy.  Do you want … Continue reading

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Will botox help your migraines?

Will botox help your migraines? It depends.  If you have chronic migraines with more than 15 (!) headache days per month and at least 8 of those headaches being a migraine, YES! It will help you.  If you have fewer … Continue reading

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