Ep. 139 Gynecologic-Sparing Cystectomy and More: Prioritizing Female Sexual Health with Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Sara Psutka

In this week’s BackTable Podcast, guests Dr. Sarah Psutka and Dr. Rachel Rubin join host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the importance of considering women’s sexual health in urologic oncology surgeries.

The doctors go on to discuss how to ensure proper patient education and setting realistic expectations about post-surgery recovery. Additionally, they highlight the need for open conversation about sexual health and the use of hormone therapies to improve menopause symptoms. Finally, they touch on the need for more research in women’s sexual health and the use of pelvic floor physical therapy.

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SHOW NOTES

02:30 - The Importance of Open Conversations about Sexual Health

03:55 - Addressing Sexual Health in Cancer Patients

11:47 - The Role of Hormones in Women’s Health

25:05 - The Renewed Interest in Gynecologic Organ Sparing

29:39 - Importance of Risks and Oncologic Outcomes in Bladder Cancer Treatment

35:56 - The Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Bladder Cancer Recovery

44:24 - The Role of Hormone Therapy in Bladder Cancer Recovery

53:59 - Conclusion: The Future of Bladder Cancer Treatment

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RESOURCES

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