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TārāMD is a double board-certified gynecology practice located on the Upper East Side, New York, NY.

TaraMD is a board-certified gynecology practice located on the Upper East Side, New York, NY. Our team is amongst the top gynecologists in NYC with a passion for helping women maintain or restore optimal gynecologic health. We offer a wide variety of services for women from hormone therapy, perimenopause solutions, endometriosis, sexual dysfunction, unique gynecologic issues to general gynecology and well-being with additional services of health coaching, acupuncture and nutrition. TaraMD is an expert resource for women seeking answers and information on gynecological conditions and symptoms.

10/28/2026

Have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)? It’s often referred to as a “red meat allergy,” and produces elevated histamine and allergy symptoms, such as hives, swelling, nausea and vomiting, breathing difficulty, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. For those with primarily digestive symptoms, it can be mistaken for IBS.

AGS can develop after a bite from the Lone Star tick, making some essentially allergic to mammalian meat, including beef, pork, and venison. Some may even react to dairy, collagen, gelatin, carrageenan (a common food additive), and some animal-derived medications.

What’s so interesting about alpha-gal is that it’s a carbohydrate, whereas with most food allergies, the immune system reacts to a specific protein.

Your best defense against AGS is prevention. Take precautions when outdoors in tick-infested areas and check your skin afterward. If you’ve been bitten by a tick or suddenly develop a new allergy, seek treatment right away.

PMID: 36958889

10/19/2026

When taking GLP-1 medications, eating less doesn't always mean getting the nutrients your body needs.

As appetite decreases, meeting daily protein needs can become more challenging. Without adequate protein and resistance training, weight loss may include a loss of lean muscle mass, which can affect strength, metabolism, and long-term health.

A thoughtful nutrition strategy can help support muscle preservation while working toward your weight management goals.

In our latest blog, “Protein Intake on GLP-1 Medications: How Much Do You Need?”, we explore why protein matters, how much you may need, and practical ways to meet your goals while taking GLP-1 medications.

Read the full article at taramd.com.

10/18/2026

💜 Chronic pain is not an inevitable part of menopause. And suffering in silence should never be the expectation.

This World Menopause Day 2026, we’re shining a light on an issue that has been overlooked, misunderstood, and dismissed for far too long: Chronic Pain at Midlife.

Millions of women navigate midlife with migraines, joint pain, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, and other debilitating symptoms—too often without the answers, validation, or care they deserve.

At TārāMD, we believe that listening to women is just the beginning. Meaningful care requires looking beyond isolated symptoms, understanding the complex relationship between hormonal changes and overall health, and developing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Women deserve to be believed. Their pain deserves to be investigated. And their quality of life deserves to be prioritized.

As we recognize World Menopause Day, we stand with women everywhere in advocating for greater awareness, better research, improved access to care, and a future where no woman feels her pain is invisible.

Menopause is a natural transition. Being dismissed, ignored, or left to suffer should never be.

Let’s change the conversation. Together. 💜

10/16/2026

You know all too well that poor sleep makes everything harder. It affects your weight, appetite, mood, focus, patience, and more. You can’t afford another night of poor sleep.

Perimenopausal hormone changes affect sleep; both estrogen and progesterone matter for quality sleep. Perimenopausal symptoms, including night sweats, anxiety, and low stress tolerance, can get in the way too.

Here are some midlife sleep tools we use at TārāMD:
· Nutrition
· Sleep hygiene
· Supplements
· Meditation and mindfulness
· Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
· Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

What has been your sleep experience? What has helped the most?

10/14/2026

Menopause care is about more than hormones. 🩷

An integrative approach looks at the whole picture—from exercise and stress management to libido and overall well-being. Every woman’s experience is different, and your care should reflect your unique symptoms, health history, and goals.

You deserve personalized, evidence-based support through every stage of menopause.

10/12/2026

No cooking required. Here’s how to make this easy Pesto Zucchini Noodle Salad:
1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until well combined.
2. Top with shrimp, chicken, or tofu for additional protein if desired.
3. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts (1/2 of recipe without added protein): 340 calories, 14 grams protein, 19 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrate, 9 grams fiber

Save this post for after your next farmers market run.

10/09/2026

Your systemic estrogen may not be enough to address vaginal changes that often continue to get worse after menopause.

It’s not just age; dryness, urgency, and infections can all be signs of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. And there are real, effective solutions, including vaginal estrogen therapy, which is incredibly safe.

Have you experienced this?

10/07/2026

When it comes to eating fish, there’s a lot to consider. Is it farmed or wild? Is it sustainable? Does it contain mercury or PCBs? Is it a good source of omega-3s and other nutrients?

You definitely want the healthy, anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats in fish, as well as other important nutrients, including protein, selenium, and vitamin D, but you don’t want mercury and other contaminants. It can get confusing and overwhelming, but hopefully this list will help!

Learn more about mercury in the context of women’s health and how to reduce exposure in our latest blog. Link in bio.

10/05/2026

Some moments are made even more meaningful by the people you get to share them with. 🤍

It was such a pleasure sharing the stand with you, , at the first-ever congressional hearing on menopause. Standing alongside so many people committed to bringing greater attention to menopause care made an already historic day feel even more special.

And thank you for gifting me a copy of When in Menopause: A User’s Manual & Citizen’s Guide! 📖 I’m so looking forward to reading it and learning from your perspective on the intersection of menopause, advocacy, and meaningful change.

The conversation happening around menopause is growing—and moments like this remind me how important it is to keep bringing evidence, lived experience, and advocacy into the same room.

Thank you for being part of this moment, Jennifer. I can’t wait to dive into your book! 🫶

10/02/2026

Some moments remind you exactly why you chose the work you do. 🤍

Being part of this historic conversation was about more than one day in Washington. It was a reminder that menopause deserves to be discussed with the same seriousness, nuance, and evidence as any other area of women’s health.

For too long, women have had to navigate symptoms that affect their sleep, mental health, relationships, work, bone health, cardiovascular health, and quality of life without always having the information or support they need.

There is an opportunity to change that—not by telling women what they should do, but by making sure they have access to accurate information, evidence-based options, and clinicians who will actually listen.

I’m grateful to have a seat at the table, and even more grateful for the opportunity to bring what I learn back to the women I serve. 🫶

And yes—there is still so much work ahead.

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