Dr. Rida Asghar
MBBS, OB/GYN Resident Physician
Dr. Rida Asghar is an obstetrics and gynecology resident physician at Gomal Medical College in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, where she also works as a clinical research associate in OB/GYN. She earned her MBBS from United Medical & Dental College and has completed an international gynecologic oncology observership at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her published research focuses on maternal health in Pakistan, including peripartum cardiomyopathy, obstructed labor, and obstetric practice.
What medical review means at Josie
Dr. Rida Asghar reviews published articles in the Josie health library for clinical accuracy, checking that claims match their cited sources and that treatment information reflects current labeling and guidelines. Medical review is an editorial role. It is not medical advice, and it does not create a patient relationship. Care decisions are made by the licensed provider who reviews your intake.
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Peer-reviewed publications
- Addressing the silent threat of peripartum cardiomyopathy in Pakistan: a reviewJournal of Rehman Medical Institute · 2026; 12(2):101-108 · First author
- Incidence and risk factors of obstructed labor leading to emergency hysterectomy in Pakistan: a retrospective studyThe Research of Medical Science Review · 2026; 4(2) · First author
- Surge of episiotomies in Pakistan: a call for better practicesKhyber Medical University Journal · 2026; 18(1):122-124 · Co-author
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Pakistan: A Silent Pandemic at the DoorJournal of Saidu Medical College · 2025; 15(4):493-494 · Co-author
Articles medically reviewed by Dr. Rida Asghar
- Bioidentical vs Synthetic HRT: What Midlife Women Should Know
- Estradiol Cream vs Patch vs Pill: Choosing Your HRT Delivery
- HRT and GLP-1 Together: How Hormone Therapy and Weight-Loss Meds Combine
- HRT and Weight Gain: Does Hormone Therapy Cause It?
- HRT Side Effects and Safety: What to Expect and Manage
- How Long Can You Stay on HRT? What the Guidelines Actually Say
- Progesterone for Menopause: What It Does and How to Take It
- Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause: GSM, UTIs, and How to Use It
- Protein for Menopause Weight Loss: How Much You Need (and Why It Matters More Now)
- Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance in Menopause: What Changes and How to Steady It
- Food Noise in Menopause: Why It Gets Loud and How to Quiet It
- Willow vs. Ro: Which Online Weight Loss Program Is Better?
- Menopause Cravings: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs, and How to Stop
- Waking Up Hungry During Menopause: Why It Happens and How to Sleep Through
- Menopause Hunger: Why Appetite Increases in Midlife
- Midi vs. Allara Health: Women's Telehealth Comparison
- Gala vs Willow
- The Complete Guide to HRT for Women in Menopause
- Hers vs Willow
- Microdosing Semaglutide Chart: A Monthly Dose Guide For Josie Patients
- GLP-1 Microdosing for Perimenopause and Menopause: A Hormone-Aware Metabolic Framework
- Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide for Microdosing
- How Estrogen Decline Affects GLP-1 Dose Tolerance in Midlife Women
- Why GLP-1 Response Changes After 40
- What Is GLP-1 Microdosing? How Lower Doses of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Work
- From Smaller & Weaker to Lighter & Stronger on GLP-1s
- How To Fix Ozempic Butt In Menopause
- GLP-1s for Women 35+: Why So Many Are Turning to This New Option
- What GLP-1s Really Do for Women’s Bodies Beyond Weight Loss
- Why Dieting Doesn’t Work After 35, But the Shot Might
- Can GLP-1s Help With Perimenopause Weight Gain?
- Can GLP-1s Help With Menopause Weight Gain?
- Can GLP-1s Help With Postmenopause Weight Gain?
- Can GLP-1 Medications Help With PCOS Weight Gain?
- How Long Should Women Stay on a GLP-1?
- GLP-1 Non-Scale Wins for Midlife Women: What to Track Beyond the Scale
- What Are Compounded GLP-1s? And Why Are More Midlife Women Choosing Them?
- GLP-1 Side Effects in Women With Hormonal Changes
- Compounded GLP-1 Oral vs Injectables: Which Is Better for Menopausal Women?
- Compounded GLP-1 vs Brand Name: What’s Best for Midlife Women?
- Everything You Need to Know About Compounded Semaglutide for Midlife Women
- What Midlife Women Should Know About Compounded Tirzepatide
- Compounded Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which Is Better for Midlife Women?
- The Complete Guide to GLP-1 Weight Loss for Women in Menopause
- Microdosing Tirzepatide Chart: A Monthly Dose Guide For Josie Patients
- Full Therapeutic Dose or Microdose: Which GLP-1 Plan Is Best For You?
- Josie vs Hers for Women’s GLP-1 Weight Loss