Posts by Alexandra Hall, MD

How do sex chromosomes determine our reproductive body parts? February 7, 2025

Is it safe to use vaginal estrogen for local menopausal symptoms? July 23, 2024

Why are girls entering puberty earlier? June 21, 2024

Nerdy Girl Alex answers the question “Does getting an IUD hurt?” April 2, 2024

Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth? January 23, 2024

Video – Can the new diabetes and weight loss drugs affect reproductive health? December 7, 2023

Can the new diabetes and weight loss drugs affect reproductive health? November 17, 2023

Is it true that running is just as effective as antidepressants? October 16, 2023

Has there been a recent increase in the number of people who identify as transgender in the U.S.? August 12, 2023

How does the new OTC birth control pill compare to prescription ones? July 24, 2023

What does the science say about gender identity? June 29, 2023

I heard that “the pill” might become illegal? Is it all birth control pills? June 21, 2023

What’s going on with mammography screening guidelines? May 22, 2023

Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine? March 16, 2023

Who should be screened for colon cancer? March 13, 2023

Ok, just what IS the difference between sex and gender?! March 4, 2023

Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts? February 17, 2023

I just heard about Missed Period Pills – is that really a thing? January 26, 2023

How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest? January 6, 2023

When during my cycle can I get pregnant? December 23, 2022

I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive! December 20, 2022

What’s this new at-home colon cancer test? November 7, 2022

Will hormonal birth control make me gain weight? October 19, 2022

I want my teenage daughter protected against pregnancy, but is birth control bad for her bones? September 28, 2022

Is it safe to skip periods on birth control? September 12, 2022

Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22 September 2, 2022

What are my options if I don’t want to be pregnant right now? August 19, 2022