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Common causes of cloudy urine

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

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Should I get genetic testing for breast cancer?

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How high a fever is too high?

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Why are my breasts sore?

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Why does my arm hurt after I get a shot?

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How can I tell if I have a concussion?

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Should I stop cracking my knuckles?

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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?

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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?

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Could stress be making my acid reflux worse?

Staying Healthy
How can I heal my dry hands?

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Why do I need to urinate right when I get home?
Women's Health
Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect menstruation?

Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age

Can white noise really help you sleep better?

Celiac disease: Exploring four myths

What is prostatitis and how is it treated?

What is Cushing syndrome?

Exercises to relieve joint pain

Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do

Foam roller: Could you benefit from this massage tool?

Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down

Common causes of cloudy urine