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 Zhuoran Chen, delving into the surprisingly exciting realm of bladder health. Discover why that line is always so long and why certain drinks have you queuing up more often than others. Zhuoran also clues us in on when it's time to schedule that GP visit and explores the options available when your bladder's reserves are running on empty, or those bathroom breaks are happening a bit too often.

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 Zhuoran Chen, delving into the surprisingly exciting realm of bladder health. Discover why that line is always so long and why certain drinks have you queuing up more often than others. Zhuoran also clues us in on when it's time to schedule that GP visit and explores the options available when your bladder's reserves are running on empty, or those bathroom breaks are happening a bit too often.

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 always so long?’. Delving into a wide range of topics such as menopause, bladder health, STI’s, care for down there, IVF and more, ‘Everything from A to V’ sifts through medical fact and fiction, providing you with the knowledge needed to confidently take charge of your 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 always so long?’. Delving into a wide range of topics such as menopause, bladder health, STI’s, care for down there, IVF and more, ‘Everything from A to V’ sifts through medical fact and fiction, providing you with the knowledge needed to confidently take charge of your health.

Everything from A to V: decoding women’s health

The truth about cranberry juice, bathroom lines, and why your bladder HATES espresso martinis!

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 when it comes to treatment and testing. But have no fear! Dedicated endocrinologist and research fellow Dr Jillian Tay from Monash University is here to break it all down for us. Chatting to host Dr Sneha Wadhwani, she answers questions like, ‘will I ever be able to have children?’ and ‘will I ever be able to lose weight?’ as well as what PCOS is and why your symptoms might look different to someone else’s. And if you suspect you have the condition but aren’t quite sure, Dr Tay and Dr Wadhwani have you covered, discussing testing requirements and even how to bring up the conversation with your trusted health professional.

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 when it comes to treatment and testing. But have no fear! Dedicated endocrinologist and research fellow Dr Jillian Tay from Monash University is here to break it all down for us. Chatting to host Dr Sneha Wadhwani, she answers questions like, ‘will I ever be able to have children?’ and ‘will I ever be able to lose weight?’ as well as what PCOS is and why your symptoms might look different to someone else’s. And if you suspect you have the condition but aren’t quite sure, Dr Tay and Dr Wadhwani have you covered, discussing testing requirements and even how to bring up the conversation with your trusted health professional.

Why does my PCOS look different to hers?

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’s good news! STI’s are highly treatable, and Dr Ros and host Dr Sneha Wadhwani break it all down for you; from how STI’s run a muck in the immune system, navigating awkward conversations, and what treatments are available when a love bug is causing havoc. 

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’s good news! STI’s are highly treatable, and Dr Ros and host Dr Sneha Wadhwani break it all down for you; from how STI’s run a muck in the immune system, navigating awkward conversations, and what treatments are available when a love bug is causing havoc.

How much havoc can ‘love bugs’ really cause?

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 this episode, Dr Sneha Wadhwani chats about the surprising number of expectant mothers experiencing antenatal depression with clinical social worker and owner of the Parents Village Lana Sussman, and what you can do to start feeling better.

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 this episode, Dr Sneha Wadhwani chats about the surprising number of expectant mothers experiencing antenatal depression with clinical social worker and owner of the Parents Village Lana Sussman, and what you can do to start feeling better.

The truth about cranberry juice, bathroom lines, and why your bladder HATES espresso martinis!

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