Well, Now: Michelle Obama Gets Health Advice from This Gyno. Now You Can, Too.
Jul 7, 2024
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Dr. Sharon Malone, a veteran OB/GYN, discusses advocating for women's healthcare at every stage of life in her new book 'Grown Woman Talk'. The podcast highlights the neglect of women's health needs, the importance of including women in research, improving indoor air quality, navigating healthcare challenges in midlife, empowerment through self-care, embracing health and aging, and empowering future generations through health advocacy.
Advocating for personalized care in healthcare at every life stage is crucial for women's well-being.
Women face barriers in accessing reproductive health services, emphasizing the need for providers who prioritize their needs.
Deep dives
Empowering Women's Healthcare Advocacy
Women make up more than half the U.S. population, yet face healthcare challenges unique to their needs. From obesity to high blood pressure, significant health issues impact women. Limited research on women's health often overlooks essential differences in biology, emphasizing the critical need for more inclusive studies and personalized care for women's well-being.
Changing Landscape in Women's Healthcare Research
Historically, healthcare research predominantly focused on men, resulting in inadequate representation of women in clinical studies. Recent attention highlights the necessity of understanding gender-specific biological differences to ensure comprehensive health outcomes. Medical education's evolution acknowledges the importance of personalized treatment, emphasizing diverse sample populations in research.
Challenges in Accessing Women's Healthcare Services
Women frequently encounter barriers in accessing reproductive health services, with rising reports of obstacles hindering care. Seeking providers who prioritize women's health needs and offer personalized, attentive services becomes crucial. Limited availability of such providers poses challenges for women in receiving routine care and necessary medical attention.
Prioritizing Women's Health and Self-Advocacy
Maintaining optimal health involves proactively addressing preventive measures such as healthy lifestyle choices, managing stress, and seeking regular medical care. With a focus on prevention and active involvement in healthcare decisions, women can navigate the healthcare system, advocate for personalized care, and make informed choices to improve their overall well-being.
Women, girls, and people assigned female at birth make up more than half of the world’s population. Yet, many of them say they don’t feel supported, heard, or cared for in the doctor’s office — even in spaces designed specifically for their care like obstetrics and gynecology.
Editing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Production assistance from Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola.
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