Everything from A to V: decoding women’s health LiSTNR

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.
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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. 
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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.
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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 Susan Evans deep dives into pelvic pains conditions, endometriosis and the surprising approach to treatment that could make you re-think pain and endometriosis management.
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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 should we say your partner – can help prepare it for intimacy. Together, they discuss conditions like vaginismus and how holistic, multi-disciplinary therapies could finally get you loving love again. Plus, the tools you need to maintain a healthy pelvic floor for years to come.
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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 really any other whole food group) might not be the answer. Alongside host Dr Sneha Wadhwani, they get to the bottom of what ‘health’ really means, and how your diet can help you achieve your health goals. Particularly for those with health conditions like PCOS or Diabetes. And if tracking your macros has become your top priority, Geraldine has some insight on why you might want to expand your scope.

CREDITS

Host: Sneha Wadhwani 

Producer: Kelsey MenziesExecutive Producer: Todd StevensSound Design: Kelli Foulstone 

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SOURCES:

https://montrealgazette.com/health/why-so-many-think-the-bmi-is-trash

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2020-09-23/health-bmi-vs-diet-for-risk-of-death/12688270

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-02/the-problem-with-the-body-mass-index-bmi/100728416

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8WJ2KENlK0

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/255712

 

 
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