Episodes
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
The State of Abortion Rights in 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
We’re releasing this episode on June 1, 2022, and sometime in the next few weeks, the United States Supreme Court will issue a decision in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Their decision in this case could have huge effects on abortion legality and abortion access across the country.
Dr. Jenny Higgins joined the Women's Healthcast to talk about today’s landscape of abortion access in Wisconsin, what the Supreme Court decision could mean for access in our state and beyond, and what the research tells us about how limitations to abortion can affect people’s health and wellbeing.
Dr. Higgins is the director of the UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity and the UW Department of Ob-Gyn's Division of Reproductive and Population Health.
Resources mentioned by Dr. Higgins:
Abortion Finder: https://www.abortionfinder.org
Aid Access: https://aidaccess.org/en/
Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org
Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org
If/When/How Legal Helpline: https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org
M+A Hotline: https://www.mahotline.org
National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org
Plan C: https://www.plancpills.org
Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org
Safe and Supported in the U.S.: https://abortionpillinfo.org
UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity: https://core.wisc.edu
Follow the UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity on social media!
https://www.instagram.com/wisccore/
https://www.facebook.com/WiscCORE/
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Wednesday May 25, 2022
Finding Out About Fibroids
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Uterine fibroids are incredibly common – between 20 and 70 percent of people with uteruses will develop fibroids during their lifetimes. And while they’re often benign, they can still cause some troublesome symptoms.
Dr. Bala Bhagavath joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about common symptoms of uterine fibroids, the broad variety of treatment options, and whether all fibroids need to be treated.
Dr. Bhagavath is the director of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Effective Advocacy in Healthcare Settings
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Preparing for a doctor’s visit can feel intimidating. How do we make sure all our questions are answered and our concerns are taken seriously? How many of us know how to be effective self-advocates in medical settings?
On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, Cheryl Casey’Grant shares tips and resources to make sure we’re getting the best care. Cheryl is an outreach specialist in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn.
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Seems Sus: Health Claims and Social Media
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
As health misinformation grows and spreads online, more and more doctors are spending time on social media breaking down health myths. On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, we’re joined by physician, author, and social media star Dr. Jennifer Lincoln.
When she’s not working as an ob-gyn in Oregon, Dr. Lincoln busts reproductive health myths for her millions of followers. Dr. Lincoln talks about what brought her to the social media space, why she thinks sexual and reproductive health misinformation flourishes online, and how we can critically evaluate health information we see on social media.
You can find Dr. Lincoln on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlincoln?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLo8y5FKb-7_bJWeRMy5-Q
Learn more about Dr. Lincoln’s book, “Let’s Talk About Down There”, and more on her website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Healthy Pregnancy at Any Weight
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
On this episode, Dr. Katie Antony joins us to talk about some of the concerns or considerations for pregnant people with overweight or obesity, and how to have a healthy, safe pregnancy at any weight.
Dr. Antony is a maternal-fetal medicine physician in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ob-Gyn, and recently earned her board certification in obesity medicine.
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Know Your STIs: Syphilis
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, rates of the sexually transmitted infection syphilis have been climbing across the country. In Wisconsin in particular, the state’s Department of Health Services recently recommended pregnant people be screened twice during pregnancy for syphilis, which can have significant affects on fetal health and development.
On this episode Dr. Ryan Luellwitz joins us to talk about signs and symptoms of syphilis, the importance of frequent testing for STIs, and how to lower your risk for encountering syphilis. Dr. Luellwitz is an obstetrician-gynecologist in the UW-Madison Department of Ob-Gyn.
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Sexual Health and Cancer Survivorship
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
As our ability to detect and treat cancer has improved, more people are living longer after their cancer diagnosis. For survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer, that can mean more time living with the side effects treatment can have on sexual and pelvic health.
On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, Dr. Jon Pennycuff talks about what these side effects can include, the variety of options to address sexual health concerns for cancer survivors, and what he wishes more people knew about the connection between cancer treatment and pelvic health. Dr. Pennycuff is a fellowship-trained physician in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Pennycuff recommends these resources for people with questions about sexual and pelvic health side effects after cancer treatment:
UW Health Women's Integrative Sexual Health Program (Madison, WI)
American Society of Clinical Oncologists Breast Cancer Survivorship
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
REPLAY: Understanding Your Breast Health
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
About one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re replaying this interview with Dr. Laura Bozzuto. Dr. Bozzuto talks about breast cancer symptoms, the latest in screening guidelines, and how to lower your breast cancer risk. Dr. Bozzuto is an ob-gyn with specialty training in breast cancer surgery.
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
REPLAY: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, so we're replaying this popular interview with Dr. Laura Cooney!
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects between 10 and 20 percent of reproductive-aged women, and it's the most common endocrine disorder in that group. But, according to Dr. Laura Cooney, it can be hard to identify and diagnose. Dr. Cooney is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn. She discussed the criteria for diagnosing PCOS, how it can affect fertility, and why she’s so passionate about helping PCOS patients.
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Thursday Aug 26, 2021
REPLAY: Cervical Cancer Prevention, Detection, Treatment
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Cervical cancer is the third most common type of gynecologic cancer in the United States. Since September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re replaying this popular episode featuring Dr. Sumer Wallace. Dr. Wallace is a gynecologic oncologist in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn. She talks about what causes cervical cancer, how it’s treated, and why the HPV vaccine and regular screenings are important tools to help prevent cervical cancer.
If you’re interested in supporting gynecologic cancer research in Wisconsin, please join us for the 2021 Sparkle of Hope gala on Friday, September 24! Learn more about the virtual event and how to register at sparkleofhope.org.
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