Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling
Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers
Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates
Pilates: A good option for older adults?
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral
DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?
Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest
Should you be tested for inflammation?
Torn meniscus: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
Toni Golen, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health 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
Women's Health
Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?
Women's Health
What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?
Staying Healthy
What can I expect during a sleep study?
Staying Healthy
Can ice baths improve your health?
Staying Healthy
Are cracked cuticles harmful?
Staying Healthy
Is charcoal toothpaste safe for my teeth?
Diseases & Conditions
How did I break a blood vessel in my eye?
Staying Healthy
Can drinking raise my blood pressure?
Diseases & Conditions
Why does everything taste salty to me?
Women's Health
Should I worry about abnormal Pap test results?
Diseases & Conditions
Is arthritis preventable?
Women's Health
Why is there blood in my urine?
Diseases & Conditions
What is leaky gut syndrome?
Staying Healthy
Why do I get so many mosquito bites?
Diseases & Conditions
Should I get the shingles vaccine?
Diseases & Conditions
Can blue light therapy erase varicose veins?
Staying Healthy
Can berberine help me lose weight?
Staying Healthy
What's the difference between age spots and sun spots?
Diseases & Conditions
What is sepsis?
Staying Healthy
How can I protect my eyes during a solar eclipse?
Diseases & Conditions
Why are cold symptoms worse at night?
Diseases & Conditions
What is dropless cataract surgery?
Diseases & Conditions
Why is the ringing in my ears getting worse?
Pain
Do I have a pinched nerve?
Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling
Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers
Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates
Pilates: A good option for older adults?
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral
DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?
Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest
Should you be tested for inflammation?
Torn meniscus: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
