Little Bodies, Mighty Hormones: Expert Insights Into Pediatric Weight and Hormone Health

Dr. Rinku Mehra
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Join Dr. Rinku Mehra, a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician, as she unravels the complexities of managing diabetes and other endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. By providing expert medical guidance and evidence-based knowledge, her goal is to empower parents and caregivers so that the pediatric patients in their lives can grow up in balance. More at https://www.themehraclinic.com.

  1. Guest Appearance: PCOS and Menstrual Concerns

    08/24/2023 ·  Bonus

    Guest Appearance: PCOS and Menstrual Concerns

    This is the recording of the podcast episode that I did with Dr. Ngozi Ode-Oshiyoye on her podcast, Weekly Dose with Dr. Ude. I have included the show notes from the original episode below for your reference. I do not claim ownership of any of this content.  ---------- What is PCOS? Let's all find out on this weeks episode on Weekly dose with Dr. Ude!  We have a special guest  Dr. Rinku Mehra  a Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist and Medical Director of Pediatric Endocrinology will share all the gems about the topic! Stay tuned!  Looking a quality primary-care physician?3043501087 www.applevalleyfamilymed.com Accepting New Patients Open 7days a week Evening Hours Available  Subscribe herehttps://youtube.com/@weeklydosewithdrude4026https://podcasts.apple.com/.../weekly-dose.../id1663403651 Please Like and Share… Disclaimer:This content is for information purposes only. While I am a Physician, I am not your personal physician. Nothing discussed should be taken as intentional personal medical advice. Any personal medical questions or concerns must be directed to your personal physician.

    16 min
  2. Guest Appearance: Pre-Diabetes in Children

    08/24/2023 ·  Bonus

    Guest Appearance: Pre-Diabetes in Children

    This is the recording of the Instagram Live conversation that I had with Dr. Kirin Palmer on her Instagram account. I have shared this conversation as a resource, but I do not claim ownership of any of the content.  For more content like this, please see Dr. Palmer's Instagram account. And if you're interested in working with Dr. Palmer, please see her practice's website, purejoypediatrics.com.

    25 min
  3. Guest Appearance: Candid Conversation on Using Food as Medicine

    08/24/2023 ·  Bonus

    Guest Appearance: Candid Conversation on Using Food as Medicine

    This is the recording of the Instagram Live conversation that I had with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown on her Instagram account. I have shared this conversation as a resource, but I do not claim ownership of any of the content.  For more content like this, please see Dr. Brown's Instagram account. And if you're interested in working with Dr. Brown, please see her practice's website, restfulsleepmd.com.

    31 min
  4. Guest Appearance: Puberty Questions Answered with Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Mehra

    08/24/2023 ·  Bonus

    Guest Appearance: Puberty Questions Answered with Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Mehra

    This is the recording of the podcast episode that I did with Dr. Carolyn Moyers on her podcast, Sky Women. I have included the show notes from the original episode below for your reference. I do not claim ownership of any of this content.  ---------- Listen in as I and Dr. Mehra answer your burning questions about puberty, what to look for, and discuss what is normal versus not.  Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist in the DC Metro area, offering medical care for children 10-21. She specializes in treating menstrual and hormonal conditions in girls and young women.  Topics we discuss: -Growth spurts -Breast development -Pubic hair -What's normal? -What signs do you need to look for early puberty? -When should we worry about delayed puberty? -When do you need to see a doctor about irregular periods? -PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) **This is not medical advice, just medical education. Please ask your doctor medical questions as they pertain to your specific situation. Educational purposes only.    ----------  Dr. Carolyn Moyers, DO is a board certified OBGYN and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine physician, and founder of Sky Women’s Health, a boutique practice in Fort Worth, Texas.  Welcome to the Sky Women community where we are all stronger together.  COME SAY HI!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancypaindoc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywomenshealth  Email: hello@skywomenshealth.com  Sky Women’s Health: Https://www.skywomenshealth.com  Address: 1125 S Henderson St, Fort Worth, TX 76104  To become a patient: email hello@skywomenshealth.com or call 817-915-9803.  WATCH SKY WOMEN PODCAST here: https://youtu.be/XexQrp5Jxgg  Listen to the SKY WOMEN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sky-women/id1541657642 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/79VnnWYtGJwlB7NrjBck7o?si=qWXpiBtPSS6OVOt0ki8EiQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skywomen/message

    24 min

  5. 08/24/2023

    10. Growth Questions

    "How do you track the growth of my child?" "What growth percentile should my child be in at the age of 5?"  "What factors influence how my my child will grow?" "When should my child be starting puberty?" I get questions like these all day everyday from the concerned parents of the children that I see in clinic, so for this episode, I figured it would be a good time to sit down and go over the answers to some of the most common questions that I receive. Growth is a really interesting but nuanced topic, because there are so many different factors that have an impact on your child's growth. Plus, there are different things to be considering at different ages, so it can feel like there's a lot to track. But after listening to this episode, I hope you'll have a better idea of how myself and other pediatricians think about tracking and aiding your child's growth. Enjoy, and for a consultation with Dr. Mehra regarding any of your pediatric endocrinology needs, please reach out via: Website: https://www.themehraclinic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-M... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrmehra/ Phone: (703)-940-0635

    16 min

  6. 08/24/2023

    9. Menstrual Pain in Teens - A Conversation with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar

    In this episode I sat down with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, AKA, the Fibroid Doc, to talk about menstrual pain in teens. Dr. Prabakar is a board certified OBGYN and fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon. She is passionate about taking care of women suffering from heavy bleeding, pain, and infertility due to fibroids, and she offers care and guidance through her practice as The Fibroid Doc. Today, we discuss menstrual pain, specifically in teens. Our conversation covers what a normal period looks like, the types of pain that someone might experience, and how to treat the pain. It was a pleasure to learn from Dr. Prabakar and I'm sure that there's something in this conversation for every teen and parent out there. For more information about Dr. Prabakar's work, check out her website, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. ... And for a consultation with Dr. Mehra regarding any of your pediatric endocrinology needs, please reach out via: Website: https://www.themehraclinic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-M... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrmehra/ Phone: (703)-940-0635

    20 min

  7. 08/24/2023

    8. Healthy Eating in Teens - A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Berens

    In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Rebecca Berens to talk about healthy eating in teens. Dr. Berens is a family physician, lactation specialist, and owner of Vida Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. She serves patients from newborns to the elderly, focusing on both the physical and mental well-being of each family member with a trauma-informed and weight-inclusive approach to care.  Both Dr. Berens and I see patients who are being treated for pre-diabetes, diabetes, PCOS, and other diagnoses that are heavily influenced by diet, so in this episode we address the role that healthy eating plays in the lives of teens. We discuss some of the biggest challenges that teens face when it comes to healthy eating, such as eating disorders and offer some ways in which parents can help their children build the foundation for a healthy life. If you'd like to see what Dr. Berens is up to or schedule an appointment with her, you can reach her via the Vida Family Medicine website or by phone at 713-766-4496, or you can check out her Instagram and TikTok. ... And for a consultation with Dr. Mehra regarding any of your pediatric endocrinology needs, please reach out via: Website: https://www.themehraclinic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-M... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrmehra/ Phone: (703)-940-0635

    25 min

  8. 08/24/2023

    7. Let's Talk About Painful Periods - A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Ritch

    As a pediatric endocrinologist, I get a lot of questions about painful periods from my patients. So for this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jessica Ritch, a minimally invasive gynecologist, to talk about this topic and answer some of the more common questions that I get. We debunk some of the myths surrounding period pain, talk about what women should and shouldn't expect, and offer some options and advice when it comes to treating the pain. Period pain should never stop someone from being able to live a normal life, and I hope that what we talk about in this episode can help to provide some clarity and ideas to those who are experiencing this. Dr. Ritch is one of only a few gynecologists in South Florida who have completed fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecology and she works to help treat patients and get them back to their lives faster through robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and vaginal procedures, as well as, non-surgical treatment options. She specializes in the management of benign gynecologic conditions such as fibroids, polyps, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, pelvic pain, ovarian masses, and cervical dysplasia. If you're interested in working with Dr. Ritch or would like to learn more about her work, you can find her at floridaurogyn.com or check her out on LinkedIn. ... And for a consultation with Dr. Mehra regarding any of your pediatric endocrinology needs, please reach out via: Website: https://www.themehraclinic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-M... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrmehra/ Phone: (703)-940-0635

    21 min
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Join Dr. Rinku Mehra, a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and obesity medicine physician, as she unravels the complexities of managing diabetes and other endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. By providing expert medical guidance and evidence-based knowledge, her goal is to empower parents and caregivers so that the pediatric patients in their lives can grow up in balance. More at https://www.themehraclinic.com.

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