Real Women's Health Podcast by Dr. Kristin Rojas

Dr. Kristin Rojas
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Health & Fitness

Real Women's Health Podcast was created by Dr. Kristin Rojas, a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon and board-certified gynecologic surgeon with a passion for comprehensive wellness in women's cancer care. In a world of dangerous misinformation and medical myths, she hopes to create a series of informative podcasts with her colleagues and friends that will give women, young and old, the important health-related facts, advice, and guidelines to lead healthy, independent lives. Knowledge is POWER! Email comments and questions to realwomenshealth@gmail.com, and follow Dr. Rojas on Twitter and Instagram @kristinrojasmd and @MUSIC_sexaftercancer.

Episodes

  1. 01/06/2022

    Episode 10: Leaky Bladders aka Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Katherine Amin

    For our TENTH episode, we discuss leaky bladders! What is that? How common is this problem? How do we treat women with overactive bladder or leaking urine with coughing and sneezing? My colleague Dr. Katherine Amin is a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialist at the University of Miami. She specializes in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive surgery/robotic surgery, neurourology, fecal incontinence, transvaginal mesh complications, and obstetric fistula. Follow her on Insta or Twitter @katherineaminmd!

  2. 04/25/2021

    Episode 9: Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery with Dr. Denny Goulet

    For our NINTH episode, we discuss minimally invasive GYN surgery. Why would you need a hysterectomy? Can we use robots to remove your uterus? What exactly is removed? Are there non-surgical options instead? My former coresident Dr. Denny Goulet is a board-certified Ob-Gyn at the Everett Clinic in Everett WA, just north of Seattle. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine at Washington State University. Follow him on Insta @docgoulet or Twitter @dgouletmd.

  3. 03/21/2021

    Episode 8: Pregnancy During a Pandemic + the Covid Vaccine with Dr. Desmond Sutton

    For our EIGHTH episode, we talk pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic! What should you do if you get Covid while pregnant? Is the Covid vaccine safe in pregnancy? My former coresident and dear friend Dr. Desmond Sutton is a third-year Maternal Fetal Medicine fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondsuttonmd.

  4. 11/21/2020

    Episode 7: Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts with Dr. Ilina Pluym

    For our SEVENTH episode, we talk DOS and DON'TS of pregnancy! Can you eat sushi during pregnancy? Do you need to quit caffeine forever? Will jogging hurt the baby? Can you have sex during pregnancy? Is wearing a seatbelt dangerous? My colleague Dr. Ilina Pluym (@IlinaMD) is a board-certified high-risk obstetrician, also known as a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. Are you currently pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or known someone who is pregnant? Then this episode is for you!

  5. 11/10/2020

    Episode 6: Mammogram Mythbusting

    For Episode 6, we bust the most common myths about #mammograms! What should I do if I have dense breasts? What happens if I need a breast biopsy? Is there any benefit to catching cancer early?

  6. 10/15/2020

    Episode 5: How Doulas Help Mothers During COVID with Hilda Villanueva

    For our fifth episode, I interview Hilda Villanueva, a Doula who works with the AMAR program in New Jersey to support pregnant Hispanic women who may be adversely affected by COVID. Doulas are trained to support pregnant women, working with her obstetrical team to improve education, provide support, and improve maternal outcomes! Don't forget to like and rate the podcast and email questions and comments to realwomenshealth@gmail.com

  7. 09/21/2020

    Episode 4: Acne, Anti-Aging, and Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr. Nikki Dietert

    Put your best face forward! Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon (and a bestie from med school) joins us to talk best practices for clear skin and avoiding skin cancer. This info-packed episode touches on retinoids, face oils, Botox and fillers, collagen supplements, and even vampire facials! We also discuss cancer treatment-related hair loss and important advice for preventing sun damage and skin cancer. Dr. Nikki Dietert's instagram: @doctordietert

  8. 08/24/2020

    Episode 3: Are hormones harmful or helpful?

    Welcome to our hormone episode! What are they? Why would you need them? Why would your mom tell you they cause breast cancer? As a surgeon that treats women with breast cancer, I’d like to set the record straight and show you the behind-the-scenes story about the most famous clinical trial that led to this controversial assumption, the WHI trial. I’ll also explain why hormone-related medical treatments may be helpful, so you can take the evidence and form your own opinion.

  9. 08/23/2020

    Episode 2: Birth Control Methods with Dr. Meena Theva

    In this episode, we break down what all women must know about birth control methods- which ones are most effective and which ones do (and do not) protect against STDs. We also break down some common myths and misconceptions about the pill, condoms, and IUDs (and more!)

  10. 07/27/2020

    Episode 1: HPV and Cervical Cancer with Dr. Jenna Emerson

    In our inaugural episode, I am joined by my brilliant colleague Jenna Emerson MD, a gynecologic oncologist. We break down what all women must know about paps, HPV, and cervical cancer, one of the most common women’s cancers that is also preventable. Jenna helps bust some common women’s gynecologic myths with bite-sized knowledge bombs to help you live your healthiest life!

  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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11 Ratings

About

Real Women's Health Podcast was created by Dr. Kristin Rojas, a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon and board-certified gynecologic surgeon with a passion for comprehensive wellness in women's cancer care. In a world of dangerous misinformation and medical myths, she hopes to create a series of informative podcasts with her colleagues and friends that will give women, young and old, the important health-related facts, advice, and guidelines to lead healthy, independent lives. Knowledge is POWER! Email comments and questions to realwomenshealth@gmail.com, and follow Dr. Rojas on Twitter and Instagram @kristinrojasmd and @MUSIC_sexaftercancer.

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