Fertility, hormones, egg freezing, men's health and the questions patients actually ask, written by the physician who answered them in clinic.https://drcindymduke.com/en-ushttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/at-17-i-really-wanted-to-be-a-godmother-18f96ef0bc59/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/at-17-i-really-wanted-to-be-a-godmother-18f96ef0bc59/At 17, I really wanted to be a godmother! You see, I had grown up in a culture watching my mom be a godmother to many (she’s godmother of over 50 people) and that meant she was always giving/doing/advising to or on her godchildren’s behalfs.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTFamily buildinghttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/are-you-a-candidate-for-egg-freezing-d478183ec8c1/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/are-you-a-candidate-for-egg-freezing-d478183ec8c1/Women, and persons born with ovaries, who delay childbearing due to personal circumstances now have the option of freezing their eggs which can later be fertilized with sperm and implanted into the womb at some time in the future. Egg freezing enables women, and persons born with ovaries, to preserve their eggs at a time when those eggs are likely to be at the healthiest that they will be for the rest of that person’s life.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTEgg freezinghttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/should-i-join-a-fertility-support-group-913e8493e98a/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/should-i-join-a-fertility-support-group-913e8493e98a/Many of my patients often ask me if they should join a fertility support group. And I always encourage them that if they are ready, they should!Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-cant-i-get-pregnant-here-are-8-reasons-why-it-might-not-be-happening-9a9b308760f7/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-cant-i-get-pregnant-here-are-8-reasons-why-it-might-not-be-happening-9a9b308760f7/For those actively trying to conceive, once you’ve made the choice to get pregnant, every negative test result can lead to disappointment. Everyday activities, like a stroll through your neighborhood, can bring reminders of pregnant bellies and seemingly happy smiling families.Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/president-bidens-pandemic-response-speech-commentary-from-a-virologist-ff1e1ae664c4/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/president-bidens-pandemic-response-speech-commentary-from-a-virologist-ff1e1ae664c4/President Biden’s speech on September 9, 2021 about vaccine mandates was a necessary step to more aggressively fight this pandemic which has been continuously raging through our country, even though we have three safe, reliable and effective vaccines available to all citizens. I, as both a virologist and a concerned American, gave the speech high marks and thought it was refreshing to hear our country’s leader deliver details of the pandemic devoid of hyperbole and bloviating.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindys-take-covid-19-vaccine-development-cindy-m-p-duke/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindys-take-covid-19-vaccine-development-cindy-m-p-duke/It has been 11 harrowing months since the dawn of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel SARS-Cov-2 virus which has swept across the globe at wildfire speed and thrusted the entire planet into sheer distress and indecision. Truth be told, humanity has been shaken to its core!Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/fibroids-fertility-everything-you-need-know-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/fibroids-fertility-everything-you-need-know-m-d-ph-d-facog/A lot of factors can affect a woman’s fertility. One of these factors could be Fibroids, which are also more commonly known as Myomas.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-some-guys-should-consider-freezing-sperm-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-some-guys-should-consider-freezing-sperm-m-d-ph-d-facog/Through the years, the media attention for egg freezing and fertility preservation has been solely centered on women. However, unbeknownst to many, men can and should freeze their sperm too!Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTMale infertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/omg-positive-pregnancy-test-what-doctor-wants-you-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/omg-positive-pregnancy-test-what-doctor-wants-you-m-d-ph-d-facog/When infertile patients, who have been trying for some time, get the positive pregnancy test result, they go through a roller coaster of emotions where their fear of “Will I get pregnant?” quickly turns into “How do I stay pregnant?”. These fears and mixed emotions are totally understandable.Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFamily buildinghttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/your-guide-influencer-marketing-why-should-you-make-cindy-m-p-duke/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/your-guide-influencer-marketing-why-should-you-make-cindy-m-p-duke/What do you consider when buying a product or contemplating a service? Was your decision made after suddenly remembering a replay of your favorite Youtuber inside your head or was it the jingle of the hook to an instagram or tik tok video?Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/talk-part-2-red-flag-grooming-cindy-m-p-duke-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/talk-part-2-red-flag-grooming-cindy-m-p-duke-m-d-ph-d-facog/With the proliferation of social media and ready access to the internet, sexual harassment and exploitation are at an unprecedented rate across the globe. We hear stories about people meeting up with strangers and the aftermath escalates to something heinous.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-us-healthcare-system-still-struggling-covid-19-cindy-m-p-duke/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-us-healthcare-system-still-struggling-covid-19-cindy-m-p-duke/Allow me to be straightforward and begin with some important reminders. Our initial conservative estimates were that without any restrictions or social distancing, 50% of the American population will be infected with the novel SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus, in the absence of strict nationwide exposure-reducing measures.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/understanding-fertility-tips-conceive-baby-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/understanding-fertility-tips-conceive-baby-m-d-ph-d-facog/I’m going to cut to the chase, we’ve been traditionally taught that sex creates babies. While this concept may be generally true, since the activity can involve the release of seminal fluid into the vaginal tract, it is important to know that the majority of day to day human sexual interactions do NOT yield pregnancy.Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/i-boycott-goya-foods-fifteen-years-ago-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/i-boycott-goya-foods-fifteen-years-ago-m-d-ph-d-facog/A heated discussion spiced up yesterday when the chief executive officer of the most well known brand serving Hispanic and Latino households, Goya, expressed vociferous support for the president of the United States - a man who the majority would agree launched his campaign for presidency and subsequently enacted policies and edicts by expressing and demonstrating tremendous animus towards Hispanic and immigrant communities. Understandably, feeling betrayed by the CEO’s support of the president , people who long maintained loyalty to brand Goya immediately started calling for a boycott of their products.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTSocial justicehttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-shares-how-female-entrepreneurs-can-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-shares-how-female-entrepreneurs-can-m-d-ph-d-facog/As a career woman and entrepreneur, I love discovering new ways to grow my business. Who doesn’t, right?Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/things-your-ob-gyn-wants-you-know-before-appointment-cindy-m-p-duke/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/things-your-ob-gyn-wants-you-know-before-appointment-cindy-m-p-duke/Keeping up with a gynecologist visit is something every woman has to do. Considering the underlying concerns around it, however, some women are understandably apprehensive to book an appointment.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/colonoscopy-isnt-a-luxury-it-s-required-self-care-156a75604852/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/colonoscopy-isnt-a-luxury-it-s-required-self-care-156a75604852/Last November 6, Will Smith announced on his vlog that he had his first colonoscopy and it revealed precancerous lesions (polyps) which were successfully removed. I was so happy to hear that these polyps had been detected early but then, as I read the details, I became somewhat concerned.Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/the-talk-part-1-teaching-little-boys-about-sexuality-in-the-metoo-era-877b4309e7fe/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/the-talk-part-1-teaching-little-boys-about-sexuality-in-the-metoo-era-877b4309e7fe/In this modern age, in an effort to promote public discourse that resonates across boundaries, including across marginalized communities, we have witnessed how powerful it is to express our opinions and commentaries on social media. In just one click, anything can go viral.Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-what-you-need-to-know-about-gripssi-podcast-ae4cf9e2a4a3/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-what-you-need-to-know-about-gripssi-podcast-ae4cf9e2a4a3/In August 2019, I launched my first ever podcast and named it “Girl Powered Success and Survival International.” I believe that the lessons women encounter in their lives are highly viable and valuable in empowering other women through storytelling. Using this platform, I utilize my voice and my connections to tell women of all colors the beauty of finding one’s own power and worth in the face of adversity.Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-how-to-empower-women-through-podcast-65dcb8ba3a5e/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/dr-cindy-duke-how-to-empower-women-through-podcast-65dcb8ba3a5e/Did you know that you can actually preserve your voice and live up to a thousand years? It sounds impossible but ever since the recording was invented, you can make it happen.Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/debunking-pcos-myths-because-you-deserve-the-truth-ab8a5d94c0ce/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/debunking-pcos-myths-because-you-deserve-the-truth-ab8a5d94c0ce/Certain medical conditions can potentially change your lifestyle and even your fertility. While some disorders can truly affect your wellbeing, some people, unfortunately, also fall ill due to the disease of misinformation and misconception.Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/six-powerful-routines-to-daily-wellness-9a248f31980c/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/six-powerful-routines-to-daily-wellness-9a248f31980c/These are simple steps to improve your health and quality of life. What is your daily routine?Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/what-considered-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-age/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/what-considered-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-age/In their pristine white coats and protective gear, they’re fighting on the front lines of a war, against an invisible enemy. Every day, they risk their lives to tirelessly perform their duties, in the service of the community.Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/5-things-to-know-before-your-first-appointment-with-a-fertility-specialist-93bbbe24db37/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/5-things-to-know-before-your-first-appointment-with-a-fertility-specialist-93bbbe24db37/So, you’ve decided to take the initial step on your journey to parenthood? You plan to make an appointment with a fertility specialist, but you are anxious about what to expect.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/power-regular-facials-what-you-need-know-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/power-regular-facials-what-you-need-know-m-d-ph-d-facog/All of my friends know that I am a proponent of regular facials! Indeed, I encourage everyone to get them.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/what-is-fertility-diet-a-definitive-beginners-guide-abf274578b1a/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/what-is-fertility-diet-a-definitive-beginners-guide-abf274578b1a/One out of eight couples endures the agony of infertility, often in silence. This April, we are commemorating Infertility Awareness Month and I cannot think of a better time to encourage you to be proactive about your ‘fertility health’.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/here-are-my-top-5-tips-for-getting-started-on-social-media-d2cd73bd910d/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/here-are-my-top-5-tips-for-getting-started-on-social-media-d2cd73bd910d/Well, can you believe it? We have now entered the second quarter of 2020 and with the threatening spread of SARS-COV Coronavirus/COVID-19, the internet is proliferating like no other!Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/sleep-and-infertility-how-sleep-disturbance-can-hurt-your-fertility-journey/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/sleep-and-infertility-how-sleep-disturbance-can-hurt-your-fertility-journey/As adults who are busy in our everyday lives, we tend to forget that sleep plays a major role in our overall health and well being. Oftentimes, we are so overwhelmed by responsibilities that we forget to rest.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/stop-comparing-novel-coronavirus-flu-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/stop-comparing-novel-coronavirus-flu-m-d-ph-d-facog/In early March, United States of America President Donald Trump tweeted a statistic that stirred confusion amongst the public and it has caused lasting uproar amongst many media personnel, everyday people and within various health sectors. The tweet that generated almost 300,000 retweets was a comparison of the flu (influenza) to the current novel coronavirus, SARS-Cov and the deadly disease that it causes, COVID-19.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/coronavirus-uproar-uncertainties-anxiety-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/coronavirus-uproar-uncertainties-anxiety-m-d-ph-d-facog/As of April 8, 2020, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed cases officially reached a staggering total of 1,469,243 with a global death toll of 86,256. Reportedly, it has widely affected over a hundred countries and territories.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/debunking-myths-coronaviruscovid-19-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/debunking-myths-coronaviruscovid-19-m-d-ph-d-facog/The coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world at wildfire speed and has effectively crippled economies and changed daily life, as we know it. In conjunction with this rapidly spreading pandemic, we have been overwhelmed with the sudden flood of around the clock news updates, scientific studies, graphs and figures, reports of no vaccines or effective treatments and oftentimes, immediate and drastic change of government policies.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/covid-19-vs-coronavirus-why-there-will-not-be-a-coronavirus-peak-on-april-3rd-1074d86ca166/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/covid-19-vs-coronavirus-why-there-will-not-be-a-coronavirus-peak-on-april-3rd-1074d86ca166/WHAT’S IN? As of this writing, there are 268,724, confirmed Coronavirus cases in the United States with 6,870 deaths and 11,993 people who have recovered.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/covid-19-what-are-the-key-things-to-remember-94fd5e2c7a21/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/covid-19-what-are-the-key-things-to-remember-94fd5e2c7a21/WHAT’S IN? During this pandemic, staying informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 is essential.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/does-everyone-really-display-covid-19-symptoms-5d60257f595b/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/does-everyone-really-display-covid-19-symptoms-5d60257f595b/WHAT’S IN? As of March 26, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 416,686 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 18,589 confirmed deaths and 197 countries, areas and territories with cases.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTCOVID-19https://drcindymduke.com/blog/how-social-media-can-shape-the-course-of-your-business-for-the-better-b596a1c9d181/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/how-social-media-can-shape-the-course-of-your-business-for-the-better-b596a1c9d181/The revolution of social media in the contemporary landscape has been drastic, especially in the last decade. This ‘newfangled’ approach has transformed various industries, encompassing borders across corporate sectors.Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/invasion-of-privacy-or-protective-parenting-how-parents-virginity-obsession-afflicts-human-rights-9d5dcd950341/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/invasion-of-privacy-or-protective-parenting-how-parents-virginity-obsession-afflicts-human-rights-9d5dcd950341/Virginity — now that’s something we don’t often talk about. It is something that we, despite all of our cultural modernization, shroud with misconceptions and divided commentaries.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTSocial justicehttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/breast-cancer-and-infertility-56da0339a8b5/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/breast-cancer-and-infertility-56da0339a8b5/As we celebrate this October the breast cancer awareness month, we honor the knowledge we have gained about this alarming disease and how people have come together to create a unified effort in battling it. Breast cancer in women is very common and affects 1 out of every 8 women, in our lifetime!Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/so-you-have-great-idea-business-whats-next-m-d-ph-d-facog/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/so-you-have-great-idea-business-whats-next-m-d-ph-d-facog/Business ideas inspire us to do something big. They allow us to push our limits and conspire sheer creativity.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/amazing-health-benefits-of-massage-ba9170ad666f/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/amazing-health-benefits-of-massage-ba9170ad666f/After a long and tiring week at work, one of the most rewarding things we can do is to get massage therapy for relaxation. But more than just a soothing treat, a massage is considered as one of the oldest healing traditions used by Ancient cultures to treat various types of ailments.Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTGeneral healthhttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-fear-success-8a625adff93c/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-fear-success-8a625adff93c/Dreamers like me are known for being risk-takers; some of us more so than others. We hustle like there’s no tomorrow.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTBusinesshttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/ending-period-poverty/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/ending-period-poverty/Today is National Period Day and I could not be happier to celebrate and advocate for Period equity! Let me tell you, why… “I remember the first time that I really consciously thought about what it might be like to be homeless and without the ability to take care of all my personal hygiene, as a menstruating person!Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTSocial justicehttps://drcindymduke.com/blog/five-tips-for-starting-a-business-2c99aa1fb714/https://drcindymduke.com/blog/five-tips-for-starting-a-business-2c99aa1fb714/Starting a business and anxious about the outcome? Don’t make the mistake of overthinking it.Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTBusiness