Grownups, your body is changing: vaginal dryness

Even before menopause women can have problems with vaginal dryness. Some issues, like common medicines, are easily managed, others call for more treatment. Dr. Carolyn Eaton, a family medicine doctor, talks about how to keep the vagina a healthy, happy place (hint: don’t douche).  

It’s Not Too Late To Get The Flu Shot

Yes, we’re still in the flu season, which typically runs from October to the end of May. Many people assume it’s too late to get a flu shot. That’s not true. Health professionals urge you to get the flu vaccine. According to preliminary estimates based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly influenza surveillance reports, data indicates some attention getting numbers for the U.S population. The flu can be deadly The CDC estimates from October 1, 2018 – March 2, 2019 22.8 to 26.3 million flu illnesses 289,000 to 347,000 flu hospitalizations 18,900 to 31,200 flu deaths Flu ...Read More >

Grownups, your body is changing – the podcast

We’re excited to introduce our new podcast, Sounds Healthy, where University Health System experts explain healthy living, and the best care for body and mind. Our first several will be led by Dr. Carolyn Eaton, a family medicine doctor, who talks “adult sex ed” – how a healthy sex life is part of a healthy adulthood – and  discusses the most common sexual health questions she gets from her patients in their 40s, 50s, 60s and up.