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🙌🏼 Fempower Health: March 14, 2024

What do Sleep, the Oscars and Daylight Savings have to do with each other?

It’s Sleep Awareness Week. Ironically, Daylight Savings kicked off this week. 🧐 Check out these fun pix of sleep positions in honor of National Napping Day and comment on your favorite. And if you are struggling with sleep, listen to what Dr Chris Winter has to say.

What’s Coming Next on the Podcast. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on the following topics: 🧠 ADHD in Adult Women 🤔The Menopause Symptoms We Neglect to Talk About, 👶🏽 Tongue Tie - A Reaction to the NY Times Series, 🫄🏽 C-Sections - The Facts & How to Advocate for What you Need, 🩸 Hysterectomies - Do You Really Need One?

Did you Watch The Oscars? Check out this awesome artist who recreates stars’ outfits made from everyday household items.

Shape the Future of Fempower Health. I’m looking for feedback, and this survey is focused on podcast listeners. While this is my passion, the hard work is ultimately for you! I’m also opening the door to a 30-minute call with yours truly. Book time here.

In this week’s edition.

🧐 Quiz Time

👁‍🗨 Quote of the Week

💕 Swag!

🎧 This Week’s Health Beat

From the mysteries of the microbiome to solving the case of recurring 'vagina problems,' tune in to discover how science is unlocking the secrets to your downstairs health dilemmas!

"When the good kind of lactobacillus are not dominating the vaginal microbial community, people are at higher risk for preterm birth, HIV acquisition, human papillomavirus—at risk for both acquisition and progression to cervical dysplasia and potentially cancer."

Dr. Caroline Mitchell

Key Takeaways

  • Discover the Secrets of Vaginal Health: Uncover why a balanced vaginal microbiome is not just beneficial but essential for preventing conditions like BV and why distinguishing between yeast infections, BV, and UTIs is critical for your well-being.

  • Behind the Science: Dive into the challenges of vaginal microbiome research, the impact of antibiotics on your health, and innovative treatments on the horizon, including vaginal microbiome transplants and the promising role of lactobacillus crispatus.

  • Empowerment Through Knowledge: Learn how to navigate vaginal health issues with confidence, from choosing the best probiotics to understanding the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment strategies.

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Check out the uncut version on YouTube!

🗞 Pulse on Women's Health

  • The Urethra Is a Sex Organ; Why This Matters in Incontinence (Medscape)

  • 🙌🏼 New Allowances Made For Breastfeeding Athletes At Paris Olympics (Women’s Health)

  • Novo Nordisk Tackles Harm From Ozempic Fakes With Global Authorities (Medscape)

  • Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Clinique, Clearasil Acne Treatments, U.S. Lab Reports (Medscape)

Have women’s health news to share? Send me an email!

🩸 18+: A Guide to Understanding Your Reproductive Health

It’s been great to see more and more discussions about pelvic health. Check out this discussion with Carine Carmy. She walks us through how various life stages impact our pelvic floor and what we need to do to be proactive at each stage. In this clip, she talks about Kegels.

🔥 Menopause is Hot 😉

Last week, I asked you about the most important feature for menopause telehealth options - covered by insurance/cost was the resounding winner!

Coming soon is my interview with Dr Lauren Streicher where we discuss symptoms of perimenopause / menopause beyond hot flashes. You may have listened to my episode with Dr. Maria Uloko about how proactively taking vaginal estrogen is an important thing to consider for symptom management. Dr Streicher shares how there may be more to consider. Stay tuned.

Check out this awesome document from Dr. Jerilynn Prior of CeMCOR, another fan favorite, which draws a clear picture of this midlife stage.

🧐 Quiz Time!

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What % of people who test negative for celiac disease still report symptoms of digestive distress after eating foods with gluten?

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The menstrual cycle kicks off puberty. By what age does the menstrual cycle 'normalize?' (This assumes you don't have an underlying medical condition.)

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📣 Exciting News for the Fempower Health Community!

Next week, we're unveiling a special perk for sharing Fempower Health with your friends. Not only can you snag free swag, but you'll also have the chance to meet new friends through your shared love for health and empowerment. Keep an eye out—just one link could open up a world of gifts and connections! We’ll start tracking your referrals as of today.

🙌🏼 The more referrals, the better the swag! Start sharing now. 👇

👁‍🗨 Quote of the Week

Implementing new healthy habits in your life is not the finish line to be crossed. It is a lifestyle to be lived.

Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD

😮 Fun (and sometimes free!) Finds

A HISTORY LESSON

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Check out the Womanica Podcast in honor of Women’s History Month.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Learn more about Dr Mitchell’s research on BV and consider enrolling in her clinical trials. Tell a friend about it. Requirements are listed in the content. Please check geography also to ensure you are eligible. 

CAREER STUFF

Half of women lack AI skills that would help them succeed (Benefits News)

GET UPSKILLED ON THE BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE

Why Women’s Healthcare Technology Is Everyone’s Business (Forbes)

For International Women’s day, Google shared AI solutions that can improve early diagnosis, quality and access to care for women’s health worldwide. (Google)

TELL ME MORE

Have an event, free find, or anything else interesting you’d like me to share? Email me.

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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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