Real Talk on Women’s Health B105

Is this feeling normal? Why can’t I seem to lose weight? What do I do if my sex drive is low? These are some of the most common questions ask themselves but might be too embarrassed to ask their doctor. Dr. Lauren Giammar, a Family Medicine Provider at Essentia Health, answers all of our burning women’s health questions, including the following:

- How can I boost my metabolism naturally?
- What factors can affect a woman's sex drive?
- Why am I so fatigued all the time?
- and more!

Have you heard of FH, or familial hypercholesterolemia? Cardiologist Dr. Benziger breaks down FH, including the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and the different treatment options for those living with it. A patient, Donna, also joins this episode to give her firsthand account of what it is like living with FH and managing it. This episode also includes:

- Patient education and support available
- Current research and future advancements for FH
- Genetic testing options
- and more.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Pamela Hermes, PA-C at Essentia Health, joins us for an important conversation on stroke care & women’s health. We talk about understanding stroke risk in women and so much more, including:

- key risk factors
- how to prevent a stroke
- recognizing stroke symptoms
- and more.

There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to midwifery and we are here to bust them all in this episode, featuring APRN Sky Rogers and a patient from Essentia Health. We tackle the following:

- the role of a midwife in maternity care
- how midwifery care differs from obstetric care
- a firsthand account of how midwifery care changed the pregnancy experience for this patient
- and more.

You may think you don't need to wait about your bone health until you're older but that's a myth! Dr. Ana Fernandez shines a light on bone health in women and the signs of Osteoporosis in this episode, which tackles the following:

- signs and symptoms to look out for
- why you need to care about your bone health at all ages
- myths about bone health
- and more!

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for this disease, which also happens to be the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Dr. Erin Thackeray joins this episode to talk about Colorectal Cancer, touching on the following topics:

- warning signs & symptoms to look out for
- the different types of screenings available for women
- common misconceptions about Colorectal Cancer
- and more.