Ready to get real about vulva health? On this episode of Head South Radio, Cat sits down with the dynamic Dr. Maria Uloko, a trailblazing urologist who’s making waves in the world of sexual health. Dr. Uloko isn’t just talking about anatomy—she’s here to shake up the conversation about vulvar care, which she believes has been long overlooked in medical education. With her background as the director of the first vulvar sexual health urology clinic affiliated with an academic center in the U.S., Dr. Uloko shares how she’s working to close the gap on the misinformation and disparities in women’s healthcare.

In this episode, they dive into what Dr. Uloko calls the "regenerative powers" of the vulva, why vulva care isn’t just about the vagina, and how her new venture, Vulva AI, is using predictive tech to give people quicker, more accurate diagnoses. From self-advocacy at the doctor's office to hormone balance and why marginalized communities need to be included in these conversations, Dr. Uloko is all about making sure we all have a seat at the table.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Vulva health is often overlooked, leading to gaps in care and unnecessary suffering.

• The Vulva and Vagina are not the same; understanding this distinction is essential.

• Medical education must start to prioritize vulvar health to improve women’s care.

• How to advocate for yourself and insist on proper vulva healthcare.

• Vulva AI uses predictive technology for faster, accurate vulvar diagnoses.

You can find Dr. Maria here: mariaulokomd | mariaulokomd.com

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