Ep. 116 Myths and Truths About Women’s Pelvic Health with Dr. Ashley Winter and Dr. Jennifer Anger

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Ashley Winter, and Dr. Jennifer Anger explore truths and myths about women’s health topics, covering pelvic floor health, sexual health, and postpartum care.

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SHOW NOTES

First, the doctors discuss aging and the role and safety of hormone replacement therapy. They stress the importance of educating urologists on the risks of estrogen and progesterone, as unopposed estrogen can cause endometrial cancer.

Next, they discuss how pregnancy-related health changes. Ashley shares her first-hand experience on urologic, sexual, and hormonal health during and after her pregnancy. New symptoms, such as increased urgency and frequency during pregnancy, hot flashes, hair loss, and vaginal dryness, may arise during and after pregnancy. Then, they discuss the options women have for delivery, including cesarean section, and the need for pre-birth counseling.

Additionally, they discuss general women’s health topics that are often stigmatized, such as vaginal prolapse and vaginal odors. Different treatment options available for prolapse, such as pessaries. Then, they explore the complexities of vaginal odors, which may point to a dietary or infectious cause. Finally, the doctors conclude the episode by debunking myths about hygiene, UTIs, and vaginal rejuvenation.

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RESOURCES

WellPrept

https://wellprept.com/

“A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor” by Jennifer Anger MD, Karyn Eilber MD, and Victoria Scott MD

https://www.amazon.com/Womans-Guide-Her-Pelvic-Floor/dp/B0BXND9896