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Beyond the Paper Gown

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Beyond the Paper Gown, hosted by Mitzi Krockover, MD, aims to inspire, empower, and inform women with the latest information about their health and healthcare choices. Join us in each episode to take a look “beyond the health care system” as we talk to clinicians, scientists, advocates policymakers, and innovators. We explore the science, politics, and culture of women’s health, discuss how we can advocate for ourselves, and discover strategies to stay healthy and well. Beyond the Paper Gown helps women take charge of their health care and make informed decisions about their lives and their bodies.

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A New Solution for Painful Sex: The Milli Vaginal Dilator

Guest(s):

Tracy MacNeal, MBA

If you’re one of the many women who avoids sex because of pain, can’t put in a tampon because it hurts too much, or avoids going to the OBGYN because the idea of an internal exam is overwhelming, you may be experiencing vaginismus. Vaginismus is a condition where the vaginal muscles involuntarily spasm or tighten, making any kind of penetration extremely painful. We don’t know exactly how many women suffer from this condition, because understandably, it can be a difficult subject to bring up to the doctor. But if you ask an OBGYN, he or she will tell you it’s more common than you think. Join us to hear from Tracy MacNeal, President and CEO, Maternal Medical, a company which created a device to address this problem.

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Why Women Should Take Care of Their Heart Health

Guest(s):

Amrita Karve, MD, FACC

Women often prioritize the health and well-being of others before their own. But did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.? And yet, it’s still often overlooked and misdiagnosed in women. The good news is that heart disease is preventable in many cases and there are steps we all can take to reduce our risk factors and identify a problem before it’s too late. Our guest today, Amrita Karve, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Women’s Heart Program at Mount Carmel Health System, is here to help us understand what those risk factors are, how to recognize the symptoms and more. Because before we care for others, we need to take care of ourselves.

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How to Manage Menopause Naturally

Guest(s):

Maryon Stewart, BEM

Menopause and the menopause transition can come with lots of challenges–hot flashes, irritability, and fatigue, just to name a few symptoms. For those looking for relief using a natural approach, or for those who want or need to avoid hormone therapy, there are alternatives. Maryon Stewart has been called the “pioneer of the natural menopause movement” and has literally written the book on managing menopause with lifestyle changes and diet. She stopped by to share her wisdom, research and tips on how to manage this phase of life in a healthful way.

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Complex Creatures: A New Way to Think About Breast Care

Guest(s):

Lisa Lundy

How much do you really know about your breasts, especially if you have a breast health issue? And then do you have enough information to take care of them and yourself? That’s the situation our guest, Lisa Lundy, CEO and Co-Founder, Complex Creatures, and her sister faced. They developed a company based on taking care of boobs, those complex creatures we live with every day, and not only taking care and stock of them, but also talking about them.

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Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot: Social and Environmental Factor on Women’s Health

Guest(s):

Joelle Abramowitz, Ph.D, Linda Golder Blount, MPH & Regina Davis Moss, Ph.D, MPH, MCHES

How does the environment and your social status impact on your health and what kinds of policy can improve these factors? On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, “Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot”. 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women’s health. Our panel of experts informed us on the impact of social and environmental factors on health which range from access to healthy food and transportation all the way to fair wages or even climate change or violence against women. We also talked about how these factors can be affected by the policies enacted by our elected officials.

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Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot: Policy Implications on Women’s Health Research

Guest(s):

Linda Greub, CFA, MBA, Delphine O'Rourke, Esq. & Sonia Sharma, Ph.D

Research on women’s health determines how much we know about the conditions that affect women and dictates diagnosis and treatment that will provide optimal results. The amount of research done and who is included is determined by budget policy and mandates. On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, “Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot.” 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women’s health. On this panel, we discuss the impact of research on women’s health and how policy decisions impact the resources given to study women’s health and also how we turn those discoveries into innovations and ultimately to the marketplace.

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Why We Should Focus on Women's Health Research

Guest(s):

Kathryn Schubert

Did you know that men and women may have different symptoms when they have a heart attack and that could impact on the treatment we get? Kathryn Schubert, CEO & President of The Society of Women’s Health Research joins us to talk about the importance of women’s health research. We discuss why inclusion in clinical trials is important and how biological sex, even at the cellular level gives us clues to disease, which can impact diagnosis and treatment. We’ll also talk about how you can advocate for increased funding and investment on women’s health research to improve health for everyone.

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New Treatments for Perimenopause: Estrigenix’s Promising Drug Targeted at Hot Flashes and Memory Decline

Guest(s):

Karyn Frick, Ph.D

Hot flashes are a common life disruptor in perimenopause, as is cognitive decline in later life. Dr. Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chief |Scientific Officer of Estrigenix, is working to create a non-hormonal solution to both problems. We discuss the science behind discoveries that could change the quality of life for women as they age as well as the long pathway that a drug goes through to get to market.

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Addressing Painful Sex with the HelloGina App

Guest(s):

Daphne Petrich

Meet HelloGina, a self-paced, evidence-based approach to addressing painful sex. We spoke with Daphne Petrich, Senior Business Development Manager, about how prevalent the problem is and how this program can help.

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Thermaband, A Hot Flash Relief Wearable

Guest(s):

Debbie Dickinson & Markea Dickinson-Fraiser

Meet a mother and daughter team who developed a wearable solution for hot flashes. In the process, they also developed a multi-generational community to talk about menopause. Their product, Thermaband, tracks biometrics and can even predict when hot flashes might be coming on.

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Jude, Changing Bladder Weakness into Bladder Care

Guest(s):

Peony Li

Do you feel like you have to go all the time, or do you leak with cough or exercise? Bladder health is a concern for many. Jude is a company that is focused on supporting those with bladder problems, like stress incontinence and overactive bladder. Founder Peony Li is on a mission to reduce the stigma and provide solutions for those with bladder challenges.

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Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot: The Effect of Policy on Women’s Health Issues, Medical Training and Practice

Guest(s):

Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH, Nicole Scott, MD, FACOG & Kimberly Templeton, MD

On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, “Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot.” 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women’s health. On this panel, three physicians leaders join me to talk about how legislation directly and indirectly affects our health care. We discuss how the recent abortion ban has affected the training of doctors and their ability to provide skilled care to their patients and explore the importance of supporting women in the healthcare workforce. And you’ll see how state policies affect insurance coverage, access to care, and even how doctors are licensed.

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