Investigating the Link Between Sexual Activity & Menopause Onset
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Megan Arnot Menopause is an inevitable transition in every woman’s life, but what if engaging in a basic physiological...
Focus on Women's and Men’s Health
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There are real differences in men's and women's health concerns. The life expectancy gap is decreasing between men and women, but men still deal with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, prostate and testicular cancers, fluctuating testosterone levels, and fertility issues. Women’s health issues include cancer, reproductive and sexual health issues, osteoporosis prevention and management, nutrition and sports medicine. This series focuses on new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of gender-specific health issues.
Unmasking Preeclampsia, the Great Masquerader
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Kara Rood, MD A recent study following 346 pregnant patients found that 63 percent of the women were admitt...
Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine: Selling HPV & Cervical Cancer
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remains one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in both female...
STI Screening & Counseling Strategies for Transgender Patients
Host: Matt Rosenberg, MD Guest: Aiden Harrington, ANP, CNM Current CDC Treatment Guidelines include transgender men and women as special populations. ...
Opening the Door to Discussing Dyspareunia with Your Patients
Guest: Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg demonstrates counseling strategies clinicians can use with their patient when discussing dyspareu...
Taking the Pain out of Talking to Your Patients with Dyspareunia
Guest: David J. Portman, MD Dr. David J. Portman demonstrates how clinicians can begin the conversation of dyspareunia with patients, as well as how t...
Still Birthday: The Role of Bereavement Doulas in Childbirth
Host: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG Guest: Heidi Faith Doulas have become an integral part of the obstetrics field. In recent years, a ...
Linking p53 Variation to Breast Cancer Risk in African American Women
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP It's widely known that genetics, family history, race, and other factors all play important roles in cancer risk. ...
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: Niraparib in Ovarian Cancer
FDA medical oncologists discuss the agency’s March 2017 approval of niraparib for the maintenance treatment of patients with recurrent epithelial ovar...
Dorothy in a Man's World: An Inside Look at the Life and Career of Dr. Dorothy Mendenhall
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Peter Dawson, MD In the male-dominated world of medicine, she dared to step forward and fight for fairness—graduating...