Understanding the Importance of Hormonal Health in Women | Addressing Postpartum Challenges | Exploring Hormone Therapy Benefits | Overcoming Sexual Health Taboos

Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya shares her journey into pelvic and sexual health, discussing her background in Russia, pursuit of medical training in the United States, and passion for helping women. Tune in to hear how she became a urogynecologist and founded the Los Angeles Institute for Pelvic and Sexual Health, emphasizing the importance of better pelvic, sexual, and menopausal health for women everywhere.

Timestamps

• (03:24) Dr. Dubinskaya emphasizes the importance of addressing gaps in women's care, especially in the fields of urogynecology and sexual health.
• (12:25) Dr. Dubinskaya discusses the holistic approach to pelvic and sexual health, highlighting the importance of personalized care and patient education.
• (20:36) The conversation shifts to the topic of vaginal estrogen and the misconceptions surrounding its use, emphasizing the need to educate patients about its benefits and dispel fears.
• (25:50) Dr. Dubinskaya stresses the importance of giving vaginal estrogen time to show its effects, mentioning that it may take 6 to 12 weeks for some women to feel the benefits.
• (40:06) The discussion delves into the role of testosterone in women's pelvic health, explaining the distribution of estrogen and testosterone receptors in different areas and their impact on sexual desire and tissue health.

Host Bio

This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.

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Keywords

Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum