How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Toni Golen, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 天博体育 Publishing; Contributor
Dr. Toni Golen is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing in Boston. Dr. Golen completed her residency training at George Washington University Medical Center in 1995, and is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has a special interest in health care quality and patient safety, and serves as the interim chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Golen is also co-director of labor and delivery, as well as vice chair of quality, safety, and performance Improvement. In these roles she is responsible for the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that advance the equity, safety, accessibility, and patient-centered focus of care that is provided to patients and their families.
Dr. Golen is a past member of the board of directors of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and lives in Wellesley with her husband and children.
Posts by Toni Golen, MD
Diseases & Conditions
Why do my ears feel clogged?
Women's Health
How do I approach a new partner about STI testing?
Diseases & Conditions
Why won't my hives go away?
Diseases & Conditions
What's that speck in my eye?
Women's Health
Why has my natural scent changed during perimenopause?
Women's Health
Should I get genetic testing for breast cancer?
Staying Healthy
How high a fever is too high?
Women's Health
Why are my breasts sore?
Staying Healthy
Why does my arm hurt after I get a shot?
Diseases & Conditions
How can I tell if I have a concussion?
Pain
What triggers weather-related joint pain?
Staying Healthy
Should I stop cracking my knuckles?
Diseases & Conditions
Could I have lactose intolerance?
Staying Healthy
What do food freshness labels really mean?
Women's Health
Should I use vaginal probiotics?
Women's Health
What symptoms should I report to my gynecologist?
Diseases & Conditions
When is a sleep study needed?
Diseases & Conditions
How can I stop grinding my teeth when I'm asleep?
Diseases & Conditions
Why does my eyelid twitch?
Diseases & Conditions
Can stress trigger hiccups?
Staying Healthy
Why do I burn even if I'm slathered in sunscreen?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I itch more at night?
Diseases & Conditions
Could stress be making my acid reflux worse?
Staying Healthy
How can I heal my dry hands?
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
