By Dr. Sherry Ross Is calcium supplementation right for you? When people think about calcium levels in our body, most people think of what can go wrong: osteoporosis, hip fractures and bone and teeth weakness. It may be surprising to learn that over 98% of calcium in our body is stored and found in our […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross | Originally Published November 4th on The Huffington Post There is nothing glamorous about postpartum depression… just ask Hayden Panettiere, Brooke Shields, Marie Osmond, Gwyneth Paltrow or Courtney Cox bringing to light their experiences of severe postpartum depression. I thought it would be helpful to discuss this scary topic and how […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross | Originally published on All Things Menopause Everyone knew when Tanya was in my office getting a pap smear or having a gynecological problem. Her scented perfume of a Hawaiian vacation was noticed by everyone, including those patients in my waiting room. She was always coming from a Soul Cycle workout […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross | Originally Published on Huffington Post The fact is breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. As early as the 1980’s, studies began looking at the link between Vitamin D and various types of cancer, including breast cancer. Animal studies have consistently shown a correlation between low Vitamin D and breast […]
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By Dr. Sherry | Originally Published on Maria Shriver Mammograms save lives, right? Or is it just a great business model, as some have suggested? Most women know the statistic, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. All of us know a handful or more of friends and family who have gotten “the call” […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross My stomach hurts unpredictably after I eat different foods, and I deal with awful aches and terrible diarrhea for hours after each episode. What’s going on? We have all been there before—sharp, painful stomach cramps and spasms that could be the beginning of a dreaded period, the result of being constipated for the […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is diagnosed in over 220,000 women each year in the US. With one in eight or 12.3 percent of women being diagnosed, what can we do to prevent breast cancer or at the very least reduce our risk? We have all heard the […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross As a practicing OBGYN and board member of Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles for 7 years, I have witnessed the level of integrity and commitment these hard working and dedicated staff and volunteers give to this wonderful organization each and every day. In honor of September 29, 2015 #PinkOut Day, and the […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross Ovarian Cancer, the “other” Female Cancer In honor of Ovarian Cancer Month, I wanted to talk about a female cancer we don’t hear too much about even though it’s a common cancer occurring in women. It might be this highly lethal cancer tends to be diagnosed in late-stages as a result […]
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By Dr. Sherry Ross Now that you’ve decided to get pregnant, there are some appropriate steps you can follow to prepare for this life changing event. Pre-Planning is key. Plan to meet with your healthcare provider 3-6 months ahead of time to see if you are physically and mentally ready to have a healthy pregnancy. […]
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