Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast

Did you know that men and women may have different symptoms when they have a heart attack and that could impact on the treatment we get?  Kathryn Schubert, CEO & President of The Society of Women’s Health Research joins us to talk about the importance of women’s health research. We discuss why inclusion in clinical trials is important and how biological sex, even at the cellular level gives us clues to disease, which can impact diagnosis and treatment.  We’ll also talk about how you can advocate for increased funding and investment on women’s health research to improve health for everyone.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Hot flashes are a common life disruptor in perimenopause, as is cognitive decline in later life. Dr. Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chief |Scientific Officer of Estrigenix, is working to create a non-hormonal solution to both problems. We discuss the science behind discoveries that could change the quality of life for women as they age as well as the long pathway that a drug goes through to get to market.

Meet HelloGina, a self-paced, evidence-based approach to addressing painful sex. We spoke with Daphne Petrich, Senior Business Development Manager, about how prevalent the problem is and how this program can help.

Meet a mother and daughter team who developed a wearable solution for hot flashes.  In the process, they also developed a multi-generational community to talk about menopause.  Their product, Thermaband, tracks biometrics and can even predict when hot flashes might be coming on.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Do you feel like you have to go all the time, or do you leak with cough or exercise? Bladder health is a concern for many. Jude is a company that is focused on supporting those with bladder problems, like stress incontinence and overactive bladder.  Founder Peony Li is on a mission to reduce the stigma and provide solutions for those with bladder challenges.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, "Putting Women's Health on the Ballot." 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women's health. On this panel, three physicians leaders join me to talk about how legislation directly and indirectly affects our health care.  We discuss how the recent abortion ban has affected the training of doctors and their ability to provide skilled care to their patients and explore the importance of supporting women in the healthcare workforce. And you'll see how state policies affect insurance coverage, access to care, and even how doctors are licensed. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, “Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot”, where 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss the various ways that policy impacts on women’s health.  The panel that follows discussed the importance of voting down the ballot, as well as how to work with politicians after the election to raise awareness and take action on women’s health issues.  You’ll even hear how to make a voting action plan.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

It’s no surprise that there are differences between men and women when it comes to health and medical issues.  But what may surprise you is that hormones aren’t the only story.  Our genes play a big role as well.  New research is uncovering how these sex differences affect our health.  This knowledge could lead to new—and more effective-- ways of diagnosing and treating disease. Tune in to hear a leading scientist talk about the newest research findings.  We’ll also talk about the role of women in science and why they are important to improving everyone’s health.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

The midterm elections are right around the corner and women's health is on the ballot. We're not just talking reproductive rights, but also policies that impact research, innovation, and access to care.  Join Dr. Krockover as she talks about how you can have an impact on these policies and how you can register for an upcoming webinar on the topic.

Taking control of our contraception has never been more critical. Our guest, Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, is an expert and an entrepreneur who has made contraception more accessible and affordable. Dr. Yen is the CEO and Co-Founder of PandiaHealth.com, an online birth control delivery company that strives to assist women in getting the care and medication they need. Whether you are going through the menopause transition or want more information for the younger women in your life, you won’t want to miss this episode.Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.