OB Wannabes

This week Shelby shares her experience on her gynecologic oncology rotation. We're talking about what gyn-oncs do, what kind of pathology they see, and some of the not-well-known facets of gyn-onc practice! Corrections- When discussing the role of traditional oncologists in gyn-onc: GYN oncologists will often refer their patients to a radiation oncologist if their treatment includes radiation in addition to chemotherapy and surgery. The medical society Shelby mentioned for cancer treatment guidelines is National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we hear from Cassi about her UroGyn rotation!

This week is the final episode of a three part series on contraception. We discuss barrier methods, fertility awareness, permanent methods, and postcoital contraceptives, including side effects, mechanism of action, benefits, and what to consider when deciding between these options. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we hear from Shelby about her GynOnc rotation!

This week is the second of a three part series on contraception. We discuss LARCs and the short acting hormonal contraceptives, including side effects, mechanism of action, benefits, and what to consider when deciding between these options. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we learn about the rest of the contraceptives!

This week is the first of a three part series on contraception. We talk about what contraception is, what to consider when choosing a method of contraception, and a basic overview of the different types of contraception. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we dive in to the specifics of different contraceptive options!

This week we discuss endometriosis ~ risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we start our three part series on birth control!

This week we discuss menarche and what to expect as both a patient and as a provider. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we talk about endometriosis! Sources: ACOG - Your First Period: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/your-first-period ACOG Committee Opinion 651: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/12/menstruation-in-girls-and-adolescents-using-the-menstrual-cycle-as-a-vital-sign

We're so excited this week to have Pelvic Pain specialist Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO, FAPMR, speaking to us about what pelvic pain medicine is. Dr. Ahmed began practice as a sports medicine physiatrist before discovering pelvic pain medicine, and is here to educate us on pelvic pain. Understanding pelvic pain and recognizing when to ask for help is important for both providers and for patients. We hope that you are able to learn more about pelvic pain, whether it's for your career or for your personal life. You can find her on Instagram @drtayahmed , or via her website www.pelvicrehabilitation.com. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we talk about menarche, or the start of a woman's menses!

This week, we're discussing breast cancer screening guidelines. When should women start receiving mammograms? What are the signs we want to look out for as patients and as providers? When are other tests indicated? Find out in this week's episode! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we interview Tayyaba Ahmed, DO, about her career as a pelvic pain specialist! UpToDate: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Staging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-diagnosis-and-staging-of-newly-diagnosed-breast-cancer?search=breast%20cancer&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=2#H1583246092 UpToDate: Breast Biopsy - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/breast-biopsy?search=mammogram&topicRef=808&source=see_link

This week, we're discussing cervical cancer, screening guidelines, and what the next steps are when a Pap smear is abnormal. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we discuss mammograms and breast cancer screenings! UpToDate Cervical Cancer Screening: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/screening-for-cervical-cancer-in-resource-rich-settings?search=cervical%20cancer%20screening&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~124&usage_type=default&display_rank=1 ACOG Practice Bulletin: Management of Cervical Cancer Screening Abnormalities: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/10/updated-guidelines-for-management-of-cervical-cancer-screening-abnormalities UpToDate: Invasive Cervical Cancer https://www.uptodate.com/contents/invasive-cervical-cancer-epidemiology-risk-factors-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis?search=cervical%20cancer&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1

This week, we're discussing the well-woman visit and what it entails, as well as when to start seeing a gynecologist! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we discuss pap smears, mammograms, and other screenings! ACOG Committee Opinion No. 755: Well-Woman Visit ACOG FAQs for Teens: Your First Gynecologic Visit - https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/your-first-gynecologic-visit ACOG Infographic: 21 Reasons to See a Gynecologist Before You Turn 21 - https://www.acog.org/womens-health/infographics/21-reasons-to-see-a-gynecologist-before-you-turn-21 YonaCare Speculum: https://yonacare.com/Speculum

This week, we're joined by guest speaker Dr. Melody Rasouli, MD, MBA. Dr. Rasouli is a PGY2 at the UNLV OBGYN residency program, and received her dual MD/MBA degree from USC Keck School of Medicine and Marshall School of Business. You can find her on Instagram @melodyrasoulimd Join us and learn about the path to becoming an OBGYN, the process of audition rotations and applying to residency, and the different fellowship options after you complete OBGYN residency! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week!

This week, we're discussing the history of obstetrics and gynecology, and what OBGYNs do. We also discuss how our current rotations are going - OBGYN and Internal Medicine. Thanks for tuning in, and join us next week to learn about how to become an OBGYN! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week!

Cassi McDiarmid and Shelby Feliciano are third year medical students at Touro University, Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine. OB Wannabes is an educational podcast for medical students and those interested in women's health. Our goals are to introduce pre-medical and medical students to the field of OB/GYN and the different career opportunities within this field. Join us as we delve into the world of obstetrics and gynecology with different guest speakers, and learn more about women's health! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com.