Dorothy Bestoyong, DO

Orlando, FL

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Articles

Anyone who lives with PCOS knows that it can impact everything from your mood to your diet. If you’re trying to conceive, it’s natural...

August 12, 2024

It is completely normal for a woman’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate throughout her life. Everything from hormonal changes — think IVF, pregnancy,...

August 2, 2024

The joy of pregnancy is never without challenges, even if you are relatively healthy. There are nonstop doctor’s appointments, dietary restrictions, fatigue, swollen ankles,...

June 30, 2024

  It's been said before, and it should be emphasized again for good measure: Sex should not be painful in any way, shape, or...

June 10, 2024

If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you probably know that sexual desire is complex and can be affected by a variety of factors....

June 10, 2024

“Sleep before the baby comes” is often easier said than done — especially if you’re dealing with sciatica during pregnancy. Sciatica is a...

April 14, 2024

We’ve all seen it depicted in mainstream media: A woman vomits in the early morning hours and soon realizes she’s pregnant. We can’t say...

April 13, 2024

Let’s face it: Pregnancy can be equal parts beautiful and terrifying. Growing a life is one of the most world-changing experiences a person...

April 13, 2024

If you’ve experienced any form of pregnancy loss, the first thing to do is to give yourself grace. It’s crucial during this devastating...

April 9, 2024

If you have a vagina and you’ve had some form of sex, there’s a good chance you’ve had bacterial vaginosis at one point...

March 12, 2024

If you’re old enough to get an annual gynecological exam, then you’re probably already familiar with Pap smears. The Pap test (this term...

February 4, 2024

Using a new form of birth control can be nerve-wracking enough, without having the added worry of whether or not you need to...

January 22, 2024

As soon as you decide you’re trying for a baby, the first step (after stopping any birth control you’re using) is to take...

January 20, 2024

When you think “prenatal vitamin,” the first word that probably comes to mind is folate, aka folic acid. (At least, it does when...

January 7, 2024

Have you ever wondered if your PMS symptoms are all in your head? If you’re simply “unmotivated” when you feel sluggish during your...

January 1, 2024

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