Women’s health isn’t just about major milestones like pregnancy or menopause — it’s about the everyday questions, symptoms, screenings, and decisions that shape long-term wellbeing. 

In this episode of Beyond The Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and women’s health advocate Dr. AmyLynn Safaty Valentine to unpack the most common — and often misunderstood — topics in women’s health. 

From birth control and emergency contraception to menopause, bone density, genetic testing, vaccines, and navigating sensitive concerns like yeast infections or UTIs, they explore what pharmacists can help with — and when it’s time to see a provider. 

Amy Lynn also shares her personal story as a breast cancer “previvor,” how genetic testing changed her life, and why advocating for yourself is one of the most powerful health decisions you can make. 

For more information, visit cvs.com/pharmacy. 

 

*CVS PHARMACISTS CAN PRESCRIBE AND FILL BIRTH CONTROL: Prescriptions available only for hormonal birth control contraception. Consultation required and available only when a licensed pharmacist is on duty. Patients must be 18 years or older. Some patients may not be eligible based on current or past health conditions. Some patients may need to consult with their primary care physician or other health care provider to obtain a prescription for birth control. $39 consultation fee covers the cost of the pharmacist consultation. There may also be an additional cost for the medication that the pharmacist prescribes subject to prescription plan coverage. 

*Available only in select states: Currently, all of our CVS Pharmacy® locations in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin can help you get a birth control prescription. 

Women&rsquo;s health&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t&nbsp;just about major&nbsp;milestones like pregnancy or menopause &mdash;&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;about the everyday questions, symptoms, screenings, and decisions that shape long-term wellbeing.&nbsp;
In this episode of&nbsp;Beyond&nbsp;The&nbsp;Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and women&rsquo;s health advocate&nbsp;Dr. AmyLynn&nbsp;Safaty&nbsp;Valentine&nbsp;to unpack the most common &mdash; and often misunderstood &mdash; topics in women&rsquo;s health.&nbsp;
From birth control and emergency contraception to menopause, bone density, genetic testing, vaccines, and navigating sensitive concerns like yeast infections or UTIs, they explore what pharmacists can help with &mdash; and when&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;time to see a provider.&nbsp;
Amy Lynn also shares her personal story as a breast cancer &ldquo;previvor,&rdquo; how genetic testing changed her life, and why advocating for yourself is one of the most powerful health decisions you can make.&nbsp;
For more information, visit cvs.com/pharmacy.&nbsp;
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*CVS PHARMACISTS CAN PRESCRIBE AND FILL BIRTH CONTROL: Prescriptions available only for hormonal birth control contraception. Consultation required and available only when a licensed pharmacist is on duty. Patients must be 18 years or older. Some patients may not be eligible based on current or past health conditions. Some patients may need to consult with their primary care physician or other health care provider to obtain a prescription for birth control. $39 consultation fee covers the cost of the pharmacist consultation. There may also be an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;cost for the medication that the pharmacist prescribes subject to prescription plan coverage.&nbsp;
*Available only in select states: Currently,&nbsp;all of&nbsp;our CVS Pharmacy&reg; locations in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota,&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;and Wisconsin can help you get a birth control prescription.&nbsp;

Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, “Any questions?” Beyond the Script is here to help. Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the health questions you meant to ask—and the ones you didn’t know you should. 

Each episode features CVS pharmacists sharing trusted advice, busting myths, and unpacking the trends shaping your health. No white coats. No lectures. Just real talk, real answers, and a few unexpected laughs.

Listen to Beyond the Script from CVS Pharmacy and iHeartMedia’s Ruby Studio, wherever you get your podcasts.

Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, &ldquo;Any questions?&rdquo; Beyond the Script is here to help. Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the health questions you meant to ask&mdash;and the ones you didn&rsquo;t know you should.&nbsp;
Each episode features CVS pharmacists sharing trusted advice, busting myths, and unpacking the trends shaping your health. No white coats. No lectures. Just real talk, real answers, and a few unexpected laughs.
Listen to Beyond the Script from CVS Pharmacy and iHeartMedia&rsquo;s Ruby Studio, wherever you get your podcasts.

Beyond The Script

Let’s Talk Women’s Health (The Questions You’re Actually Asking)

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