Vagenius

Herpes is a devastating diagnosis and it is there for life.  It will show its ugly little blister when you least expect it or when you were hoping for that romantic getaway.  This episode will teach you the quick and dirty about this virus. Hopefully it will keep you from getting it but also it will help those who already have it become more aware of how to take care of it and those you love.  You will become a herpes expert after only 18 minutes.  I hope you enjoy.  Please email me at: [email protected] or follow on Instagram for more exciting videos and information @dr.elenarodriguez.  

Many doctors will agree that mental health is super important yet it is still very much overlooked.  Women, in particular, are often "under-diagnosed" because we do an incredible job of "masking" the issue and also because of the stigma associated with a psychiatric diagnosis.  

My guest speaker today is Dr. Veronica Saleh.  She is board certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. She completed medical school at UCLA and her Adult Psychiatry Residency as well as her Child and Adolescent Fellowship at UCSF. She is currently in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area serving children, teens, adult individuals and families.Her areas of expertise include ADHD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Women's and Cultural Psychiatry.  

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Pelvic organ prolapse can be very debilitating for many patients causing leakage of urine, frequent bladder infections, embarrassing accidents and distortion or complete extrusion of the pelvic organs outside of the vaginal wall.  This condition can lead to interference with daily activities like sex and exercise.  Many caregivers find it hard to take care of their loved ones when incontinence is a problem.  Pelvic organ prolapse can affect all ages but is typically seen in older, obese and in patient's wife had big babies.  75% of pelvic organ prolapse is attributable to childbirth.  31% of young women report issues with prolapse and Latino/Caucasian females are 4-5 times more likely to suffer from this condition.  Pelvic floor exercises can help but only if a patient is compliant with her program. Surgical intervention is widely successful but it does not come without risk.  I hope you enjoy this episode.  Please email me at: [email protected] or send me a DM on instagram @dr.elenarodriguez.  Subscribe, comment and share.  Thank you for tuning in. 

Osteoporosis literally means "porous" bones and "porous" bones fracture easily.  We are constantly undergoing bone remodeling.  When new bone creation cannot keep up with bone loss we become more susceptible to fractures.  A hip fracture can be life altering therefore detecting, treating and preventing osteoporosis is critical.  There are many medications out there and sometimes the information can get very confusing. I hope that after listening to this episode you will be able to understand which medications and treatments are best for you.Please subscribe, comment and share.

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Infertility affects so many couples. It is defined as the inability to conceive within 12 months of regular intercourse for women under 35 and 6 months of regular intercourse for women over 35.  There are many risk factors for infertility and the only way to pin point the issue is to seek help from a fertility specialist.  Today we will be interviewing Dr. Andy Huang from Reproductive Partners.  He is a graduate of UCLA Medical School and also is fellowship trained in Reproductive Endocrinology,  He has helped thousands of couples in their fertility struggle.  You can reach him at 310-855-2229 or through his website www.reproductivepartners.com.  

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Ovarian cancer is a scary diagnosis and thank goodness it is not that common.  It is scary because usually by the time we make the diagnosis, the disease is already advanced.  It is the second most common gynecologic malignancy in the United States and it is the most common cause of gynecologic death in the US. Ovarian cancer can sneak up on you.  Symptoms are non-specific but they can include: abdominal pain or distention, nausea, early satiety, shortness of breath or dysfunctional bleeding.  

I have the honor of introducing our guest, Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi, a gynecology oncologist practicing in Torrance, California.  Dr. Mirhashemi has dedicated his life to the treatment of female cancers and is by far one of the most sought after surgeons.  He was my professor at Harbor UCLA and I feel very honored to continue to work with him now.  If you need a gynecology oncology consultation you can reach Dr. Mirhashemi at www.gynla.com or 310-375-8446.  

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