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Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn and past president of the Canadian Colposcopy Society, Amanda Selk, MD, to share some facts and debunk myths about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine.

In “Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine”, Dr. Selk joins me to demystify the HPV vaccine and talk about what it is, why it’s important, its risks and benefits, and why it matters for everyone, not just girls.

Here are some topics we discuss:

• What is HPV is and how prevalent it is
• What diseases HPV causes, including genital warts and cancers of the head and neck, vulva, vagina, cervix, anus, and penis
• What the HPV vaccine is and its development
• HPV vaccine safety and effectiveness
• Debunking common myths about the vaccine
• Recommended vaccine schedule and anticipated future changes
• What to do if doses are missed
• Screening for HPV related cancers

Tune in on Monday, June 23, 2025 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.

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Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with endocrinologist and obesity and culinary medicine specialist Dr. Disha Narang about a common but misunderstood medical condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

In “Episode 23: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome”, Dr. Narang joins me to explain what PCOS is, how it’s diagnosed, the variety of symptoms it can cause, and approaches to treatment.

Here are some topics we discuss:

• What is PCOS and what causes it?
• Why rates of PCOS are increasing
• Signs and symptoms of PCOS and how it is diagnosed
• Approach to treatment of PCOS and the symptoms it causes
• Other health conditions that patients with PCOS are at risk for
• Why birth control is often recommended for management of PCOS

Tune in on Monday, June 9, 2025 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.

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https://www.instagram.com/dishanarangmd/

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Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with HeHe Stewart, an experienced doula, founder of the Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge service, creator of The Birth Lounge childbirth education program, and host of The Birth Lounge Podcast about her work as a doula.

In “Episode 22: Working with a Doula”, we demystify the role of doulas in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and explore how doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support that can radically change the childbirth experience. We talk about the difference between a doula and a midwife, how doulas advocate within the medical system, and why their presence is especially powerful for people navigating hospital births.

Here are some topics we discuss:

• HeHe’s background and experience working as a doula
• What is a doula?
• The kinds of services a doula provides during the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods
• How to find a doula to work with
• How to become a doula
• The difference between doula versus midwifery and ob/gyn physician care
• How a doula can help support and enhance your medical care, particularly in terms of respecting your autonomy, providing education, and supporting informed consent
• The problem of overmedicalization of birth and need to return to woman-centered care

Tune in on Monday, May 19, 2025 and make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all our episodes.

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Birth Services | Tranquility by HeHe | United States

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