Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, certified by the American Board of Family Practice, has been practicing medicine at Mayo Clinic since 1995 with special interests in breast diseases and women's health...

Q: Is there a connection between menopause and high blood pressure? Susan / New York Blood pressure generally increases after menopause. Likewise, postmenopausal women have a higher risk of high...

Q: Does testosterone therapy help increase sex drive in menopausal women? When should this be considered? What are the pros and cons? No name / No state given There's no consensus among doctors...

Q: What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? How is it treated? No name / No state given About 75 percent of menstruating women experience mild to moderate premenstrual symptoms...

Q: I received an e-mail stating that a pilot study has found that flaxseed reduces hot flashes in menopausal women. Can you tell me if this legitimate? Uta / New Jersey Yes, it is...

Q: I am a 29-year-old woman and have been married for one year. I have never been able to achieve orgasm during intercourse — which thoroughly frustrates my husband because he works so hard at it...

Q: I recently heard that the HPV test is better at screening for cervical cancer than the traditional Pap smear. Is this true? Does this mean that the HPV test will replace the Pap smear? Sascha /...