Medical Misogyny, Vulvar Health, & The Future of Women’s Sexual Medicine w/ Dr. Maria Uloko

Dr. Maria Uloko is a board certified urologist, sexual medicine specialist, and founder of Vulva AI, a company building the infrastructure for women's sexual health and vulvovaginal care delivery. She trained under pioneering sexual medicine specialist Dr. Irwin Goldstein and has become one of the most vocal advocates for closing the gender gap in medical education, research, and reimbursement.

In today's episode, Maria joins me to discuss her journey into sexual medicine and how she discovered how little she, and most physicians, knew about vulvar anatomy, hormonal health, and female sexual function.

We dive deep into the concept of medical misogyny, exploring how deeply rooted cultural bias has shaped what we call objective science and why women are still routinely told their pain is "all in their head."

Maria breaks down the staggering numbers behind the diagnostic gap for women suffering from conditions such as pelvic pain, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections. On average, women wait seven years and spend $20,000 out of pocket before receiving the correct diagnosis.

Our conversation covers groundbreaking research on clitoral anatomy, the lack of diverse and accurate vulvar imagery in medical textbooks, and common myths surrounding estrogen and testosterone. Maria also shares how Vulva AI is using technology and patient education to empower patients to become active partners in their own care.

Join us as we explore medical misogyny, the science of vulvar health, common myths about women's health, the future of women's sexual medicine, and what it truly takes to become the CEO of your own healthcare.

Dr. Maria Uloko's Links:

http://instagram.com/mariaulokomd/?hl=en

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid

https://www.drsomi.com/

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