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This week is an important topic - hysterectomies. Given the feedback and comments, it is clear these guests share exactly what women need to hear!

I just landed in San Francisco and will be attending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) annual conference. Follow Fempower Health on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube as I share updates.

Yesterday was also a BIG day. I turned 50 and had a wonderful celebration with local friends and of course, my son. For a good laugh, enjoy my rendition of “that” SNL skit! 🤣

🎧 This Week’s Health Beat: Hysterectomy

Approximately 600,000 hysterectomy procedures are performed annually in the United States (U.S.), making it the most common non-obstetric surgical procedure among women. With so many procedures and many stories of women’s struggles, I sought out some expert opinions to help those who have, will, or considering having a hysterectomy.

Listen as Dr. Zoe Rodriguez of Mount Sinai shares her medical and patient-advocating expertise about life before and after hysterectomy. She offers an interesting perspective on cultural influences as well. Check out this preview.

We know the pelvic floor plays an important role in our overall health. Sadly, however, we often learn this after the fact. I don’t know about you, but I never thought hysterectomies would also require the proactive and aftercare of a pelvic floor PT. Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor specialist, shares her insights.  Check out this preview.

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🧠 It’s Mental Health Month

Coming soon is my interview with Dr. Allie Sharma where we discuss Mental Health and Menopause.

Other mental health topics we’ve covered include:

• The Anatomy of Anxiety

• Women with ADHD

• Insights and Treatments for OCD

• Living Through Ambiguous Grief

• Signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Check out all of Fempower Health’s Mental Health Resources

🧑🏽‍⚕️How to Talk to Your Doctor

Time and time again, doctors tell me, “Women know their bodies, we know the science.” However, we women are not taught all that we need to know and instead, I hear women say, “If only I had known.” Add to that, appointments are so short. Thus, a supplement to the podcast series on hysterectomies, I’ve created these guides for you. I hope they prove helpful.

Disclaimer

The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

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