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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.

11/04/2026

It’s time for a new doctor! While pain, fatigue, and poor sleep can be symptoms of perimenopause, they could also signal fibromyalgia or another condition that’s more likely to arise in midlife. Either way, you deserve a thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment. You do not have to suffer through uncomfortable symptoms – they are here to signal that your body needs something it’s not receiving. At TārāMD, we can help you uncover the code and provide the personalized, integrative care you need and deserve.

If you want to learn more about fibromyalgia and how it’s connected with menopause, read our latest article. Head over to the blog with the link in our bio.

11/02/2026

Women's health deserves to be heard, understood, and advocated for.

Dr. Suzanne Fenske, founder of TaraMD, shares her personal experience while advocating for greater awareness, education, and support at the first-ever menopause hearing.

For too long, menopause has been overlooked in healthcare conversations. It's time to change that. By sharing our stories, raising awareness, and pushing for better research and care, we can help ensure women get the support they deserve.

10/30/2026

Maple Miso Salmon

Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, this maple miso salmon is the perfect cozy fall dinner. It comes together with just a handful of ingredients and delivers a delicious balance of protein, healthy fats, and umami. Our favorite fall pairing? Maple miso salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts and Japanese sweet potatoes. Grab the recipe below!

MAPLE MISO SALMON | SERVES 4
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each; 1½ lbs total)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 1 tbsp rice w**e vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 garlic clove, grated

How to make it:
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Coat salmon in the marinade and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Transfer salmon to a parchment-lined baking sheet or baking dish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through. For food safety, cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.

HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED PLATE 🥗
One of my favorite ways to make a meal more satisfying is to combine protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

Here's how we would build our plate:
🐟 Protein + healthy fats: Maple miso salmon provides high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
🥦 Fiber + micronutrients: Fill half your plate with roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or green beans.
🍠 Fiber-rich carbohydrates: Add ½–¾ cup cooked wild rice, quinoa, or roasted sweet potatoes for additional fiber and sustained energy.
🥑 Healthy fats: Salmon already provides healthy fats, so you don't need to add much more. A drizzle of olive oil on your roasted vegetables is a great option.

Nutrition per serving: Approximately 380 calories | 34g protein | 8g carbs | 22g fat.

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?

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