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Huma Farid, MD
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Dr. Huma Farid is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and an instructor in obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School. She directs the resident colposcopy clinic and is the associate program director for the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at BIDMC. She also writes and reviews medical content for Buoy Health. Dr. Farid graduated from Harvard Medical School. When not involved in resident education or patient care, she enjoys reading and writing.
Posts by Huma Farid, MD

Women's Health
A different nonhormonal birth control option

Women's Health
Period equity: What it is and why it matters

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Birth control and high blood pressure: Which methods are safe for you?

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Intimacy, sex, and COVID-19

Diseases & Conditions
Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus?

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What can you do to reduce the risk of birth defects?

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Can monitoring blood pressure at home cut maternal mortality?

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Hyperemesis: (Way) beyond morning sickness

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Vulvar health: Navigating the nether regions

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When a pelvic exam is traumatic

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Recent Blog Articles

Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria

Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today

Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?

Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them

What does a birth doula do?

Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?

21 spices for healthy holiday foods

What to do when driving skills decline

A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?