Everything from A to V: decoding women’s health
Everything from A to V: decoding women’s health
Join Dr Sneha Wadhwani, women’s health GP and advocate, as she de-bunks and de-mystifies some of the most common questions and myths surrounding women’s health. Alongside experts like Dr Ginni Mansburg, Sexologist Georgia Grace, Dr Susan Evans and more, you’ll find answers to perplexing questions like ‘Is pull and pray really a safe contraceptive choice? and ‘why is the women’s bathroom line alway…Social links:
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Why does my PCOS look different to hers?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects a whopping 1 in 8 women. It’s like a secret club and its mascot is a big question mark – ‘cysts’ aren’t even a symptom! It’s no wonder then that those diagnosed with the condition - and even those doing the diagnosing – are often left scratching their head w…
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How much havoc can ‘love bugs’ really cause?
Besides some itches here, some pustules there and maybe a little discharge, how much damage can STI’s really cause? According to Dr Ros Foster, having uncomfortable netherregions may be the least of your problems if your STI goes untreated – especially if you see children in your future. But there’…
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Why do I have the baby-blues? I haven’t even given birth yet!
For many of us, pregnancy might conjure up images of glowing skin and Lucious hair, bathroom lines and even mornings spent with your head in a toilet bowl. What we don’t often associate with the pregnancy stage of motherhood is the baby-blues - that’s something that comes with the baby right? In th…
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There’s a rage in my uterus… is it endometriosis?
While the enduring belief of pain being an inevitable part of having a uterus persists, it’s not something we have to tolerate. And it’s misconceptions like this that make it easy to miss serious conditions like endometriosis. Chatting to host Dr Sneha Wadhwani, Gynaecologist and Pain Physical Dr S…
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I want O’s not ouches! Why does it hurt when I have sex?
Sex isn't always the glorious ride to O-town you see in movies. Many women experience pain during sex, and for some, it's a persistent issue. But there's hope! Chatting to host Dr Sneha Wadhwani, Pelvic floor physiotherapist Hannah Topp gives us the low down of the pelvic-floor and how you – or sho…
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Is the BMI bullshit?
The BMI has come under some serious scrutiny in the past couple of years, and maybe it’s for good reason according to practicing Dietician Geraldine Georgiou. Funnily enough, there’s a lot more to you than just body fat, and if it’s body-fat your concerned about, cutting out carbs completely (or re…
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Is IVF a sure bet?
IVF is a marvel of modern science, serving as a beacon of hope for countless aspiring parents. But is it a sure bet? And what are you putting at risk the longer parenthood is delayed? In this episode, Dr. William Ledger, a distinguished obstetrician and gynaecologist, joins host Dr. Sneha Wadhwani …
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The truth about cranberry juice, bathroom lines, and why your bladder HATES espresso martinis!
We've all been there - stuck in a never-ending bathroom queue for what feels like an eternity. It's safe to say our bladders are pretty darn resilient, But just how much can you stretch the friendship before real damage is done? In this episode, Dr Sneha Wadhwani sits down with Urogynecologist Dr Z…
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Am I doomed to live menopausal moods and hot flushes?!
Menopause is a natural, normal part of womanhood, but the symptoms that come along with it are … less than desirable. Chatting to the menopause guru, Dr Ginni Mansberg, host Dr Sneha Wadhwani busts the biggest of them all – that hot flushes, mood swings, and yes, even those chin hairs – are just so…
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My libido’s gone loco!
Sexual arousal isn't always straightforward and can be as much of a biological game as mental. In fact, according to sexologist Georgia Grace, the two are strongly linked. She tells host Dr Sneha Wadhwani what might be going on if your libido has taken an unexpected turn. They discuss the differenc…
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