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Root Causes: Exploring the Connection Between Hormones and Hair Loss

Dr. Padmini Santosh explores whether there is a link between female hair loss and hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menopause, thyroid issues,…

Published 12.10.2025 @ 2:29 pm

by Padmini Santosh, M.D., FACOG

How Women’s Hormones Can Affect Their Sleep – And Tips for Improving It!

From monthly cycles to different stages in life, hormones can play a role in the amount and quality of sleep women get.…

Published 12.30.2021 @ 4:13 pm

by Padmini Santosh, M.D., FACOG

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7605 Forest Avenue, Suite 206
Richmond, VA 23229
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Richmond, VA 23226
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Richmond, VA 23233
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