

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls
Relevant, evidence based, and practical information for medical students, residents, and practicing healthcare providers regarding all things women’s healthcare! This podcast is intended to be clinically relevant, engaging, and FUN, because medical education should NOT be boring! Welcome...to Clinical Pearls.
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May 11, 2019 • 14min
Am. Soc. Breast Surgeons: Updated Breast CA Screening Recs
Controversy surrounding screening mammography guidelines has resulted in conflicting recommendations from physicians and uncertainty for women. The Am Society of Breast Surgeons has released detailed/conservative screening recommendations for both average and high risk women. In this session, we will review their updated recommendations. We will also briefly review the following 4 supplemental screening modalities: 1. Contrast-enhanced Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 2. Ultrasound, 3. Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), and 4.
Contrast-enhanced Mammography (CEM). (A summary table of screening recs can be found on our Facebook page).

May 9, 2019 • 11min
Skin to Skin at CSection: Part 2
In this session (Part 2), we will cover skin to skin neonatal contact at time of Cesarean birth. Is this possible? What does the data show? This will wrap up our two-part series.

May 8, 2019 • 14min
Skin to Skin Neonatal Contact: What’s the Big Deal?
Skin to Skin neonatal contact is endorsed/recommended by the AAP, AWHONN, the CDCP, and the WHO. What’s the data behind his practice? Are there any potential risks or safety concerns? And… What about C-Section deliveries? In this episode (PART 1) we will provide an introductory overview and discuss the data behind neonatal, post-birth, skin to skin contact.

May 6, 2019 • 14min
Osteoporosis
Researchers estimate that approximately 10.2 million Americans have osteoporosis, and an additional 43 million have low bone density. Equally stark are the ramifications of these numbers. About 1 out of every 2 Caucasian women will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in their lifetime. In April 2019, the FDA approved a new dual action medication for osteoporosis therapy in postmenopausal women considered at high risk of fracture. This new medication is Evenity. In this episode, we will review the pathophysiology, diagnosis of, and treatment updates osteoporosis.

May 5, 2019 • 14min
The “HYSTerical” Origins of Vibrators!
“Hysteria” referred to a constellation of psychological and physical ailments occurring only in women. It was thought to have its origin in the uterus. This can be traced back to ancient Egypt, the Greeks, and even the Roman era. Even the first FEMALE physician in Europe, Trota of Salerno (11th Century AD) propagated the theory. Ancient treatments for hysteria included “genital massage“ in order to release “unused materials” from the female body! Hence the origins of what persists today... the VIBRATOR.

May 2, 2019 • 12min
The Non-Fundal IUD. What’s to do?!
Hey, we have all been there at one time or another: The ultrasound report shows an IUD/IUS in the endometrial cavity but it is NOT in the fundal location. What do we do? The answer lies mainly in the TYPE of IUD used! LNG-IUS devices seem to NOT be affected by low lying locations. The data on COPPER Ts, however, is still not clear....but risk of pregnancy is likely quite low. In this session, we will review the evidence regarding management of the non-fundal IUD.

May 1, 2019 • 12min
Why PLACEBO pills in Birth Control Pills? The Surprising History.
What do Mexican Yams, menses, and the Pope have in common? The answer: the Birth Control Pill! In this session, we will review the interesting and slightly strange history of the oral contraceptive pill and the notion behind “withdrawal” monthly bleeding.

Apr 30, 2019 • 16min
46XY Females: AIS vs Swyer Syndrome
Both Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) and Swyer Syndrone (Pure Gonadal Dysgenesis) are characterized by phenotypical females who are genetic males (46XY). However, The 2 conditions are very different pathogenically and have different clinical implications. For example, AIS patients can not become pregnant; however, Swyer patients may become pregnant after therapy. In this session, we will review the pathogenesis and clinical implications of these 2 46XY conditions.

Apr 27, 2019 • 14min
MEASLES!! ACOG Practice Advisory.
The US is currently experiencing the greatest number of reported cases of measles, also known as rubeola, since the disease was eliminated in 2000. Outbreaks have been confirmed in 22 states. When measles occurs in late pregnancy, congenital infection is possible with variable expression and increased risk of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. In this session, we will review the April 2019 ACOG practice advisory on management of pregnant and reproductive-age women during a measles outbreak. We will also cover 2 CDC approved algorithms for management of individuals: 1. Exposed to measles, and 2. Presenting with symptoms of measles.

Apr 23, 2019 • 15min
Female Ejaculation and “Squirting”: HEY...YOU ASKED!!
In the late 1950s, two researchers (Masters and Johnson) began breakthrough research on human sexuality. Since then, “sexologists” have expanded our understanding of the female sexual response including concepts like female ejaculation and even, “squirting”. Yes… We will cover this data!