Real Women's Health Podcast by Dr. Kristin Rojas

For our TENTH episode, we discuss leaky bladders! What is that? How common is this problem? How do we treat women with overactive bladder or leaking urine with coughing and sneezing? My colleague Dr. Katherine Amin is a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialist at the University of Miami. She specializes in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive surgery/robotic surgery, neurourology, fecal incontinence, transvaginal mesh complications, and obstetric fistula. Follow her on Insta or Twitter @katherineaminmd!

For our NINTH episode, we discuss minimally invasive GYN surgery. Why would you need a hysterectomy? Can we use robots to remove your uterus? What exactly is removed? Are there non-surgical options instead? My former coresident Dr. Denny Goulet is a board-certified Ob-Gyn at the Everett Clinic in Everett WA, just north of Seattle. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine at Washington State University. Follow him on Insta @docgoulet or Twitter @dgouletmd.

For our EIGHTH episode, we talk pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic! What should you do if you get Covid while pregnant? What's up with the vaccine? My former coresident and dear friend Dr. Desmond Sutton is a third-year Maternal Fetal Medicine fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondsuttonmd.

For our SEVENTH episode, we talk DOS and DON'TS of pregnancy! Can you eat sushi during pregnancy? Do you need to quit caffeine forever? Will jogging hurt the baby? Can you have sex during pregnancy? Is wearing a seatbelt dangerous? My colleague Dr. Ilina Pluym (@IlinaMD) is a board-certified high-risk obstetrician, also known as a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. Are you currently pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or known someone who is pregnant? Then this episode is for you! 

For Episode 6, we bust the most common myths about #mammograms! What should I do if I have dense breasts? What happens if I need a breast biopsy? Is there any benefit to catching cancer early? 

For our fifth episode, I interview Hilda Villanueva, a Doula who works with the AMAR program in New Jersey to support pregnant Hispanic women who may be adversely affected by COVID. Doulas are trained to support pregnant women, working with her obstetrical team to improve education, provide support, and improve maternal outcomes!Don't forget to like and rate the podcast and email questions and comments to realwomenshealth@gmail.com

Put your best face forward! Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon (and a bestie from med school) joins us to talk best practices for clear skin and avoiding skin cancer.This info-packed episode touches on retinoids, face oils, Botox and fillers, collagen supplements, and even vampire facials! We also discuss cancer treatment-related hair loss and important advice for preventing sun damage and skin cancer. Dr. Nikki Dietert's instagram: @doctordietert

Welcome to our hormone episode! What are they? Why would you need them? Why would your mom tell you they cause breast cancer?As a surgeon that treats women with breast cancer, I’d like to set the record straight and show you the behind-the-scenes story about the most famous clinical trial that led to this controversial assumption, the WHI trial. I’ll also explain why hormone-related medical treatments may be helpful, so you can take the evidence and form your own opinion. 

In this episode, we break down what all women must know about birth control methods- which ones are most effective and which ones do (and do not) protect against STDs. We also break down some common myths and misconceptions about the pill, condoms, and IUDs (and more!)

In our inaugural episode, I am joined by my brilliant colleague Jenna Emerson MD, a gynecologic oncologist. We break down what all women must know about paps, HPV, and cervical cancer, one of the most common women’s cancers that is also preventable. Jenna helps bust some common women’s gynecologic myths with bite-sized knowledge bombs to help you live your healthiest life!