Asking for Myself

6. Is my vagina normal? How do I get better care? (ft. Dr. Heather Irobunda + Dr. Staci Tanouye)

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Vaginas, Periods, Birth Control, Culturally Competent Care, and Racism in Healthcare

Is my vagina normal? Is birth control bad? How do I find an affirming gynecologist?

Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to (well, hopefully not for long!). Today’s episode is about all things vaginal & vulvar care. If you have a uterus, chances are, you haven’t always had the most affirming care. Whether it’s problems with your period, hormonal imbalance, or unaddressed pain, there are any number of questions you may have for your gynecologist. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Heather Irobunda, MD FACOG (@drheatherirobundamd) and Dr. Staci Tanouye, MD FACOG (@dr.staci.t). So, what do I ask in this episode?

  • What is a gynecologist vs. OBGYN?
  • What is it like to be a doctor on TikTok/Instagram? What are the benefits of social media education and what are the limitations?
  • Are there alternatives to birth control?
  • How do we get to the “root cause” of a medical issue? Is there such a thing?
  • What does consent look like in a medical setting?
  • How can we access sex-positive, trauma-informed care and advocate for ourselves in the exam room?
  • How can we trust our gut but also our doctor when we don't feel affirmed as a patient of color or other marginalized identity?
  • When is it time to find a new doctor and how can you find the right one for you, especially when most of us are reliant on insurance?
  • What if I don’t have insurance?
  • Is my vagina normal (and what do I do if it’s not)?

    • Yes, we cover a lot of ground. You’re gonna want to take notes. 📝

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