Best Dr. Amanda Selk OBGYN Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine with Amanda Selk, MD 49:38

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn and past president of the Canadian Colposcopy Society, Amanda Selk, MD, to share some facts and debunk myths about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. In “Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine”, Dr. Selk joins me to demystify the HPV vacci…

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Episode 23: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with Disha Narang, MD 55:15

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with endocrinologist and obesity and culinary medicine specialist Dr. Disha Narang about a common but misunderstood medical condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In “Episode 23: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome”, Dr. Narang joins me to explain w…

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Episode 22: Working With a Doula with HeHe Stewart 46:51

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with HeHe Stewart, an experienced doula, founder of the Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge service, creator of The Birth Lounge childbirth education program, and host of The Birth Lounge Podcast about her work as a doula. In “Episode 22: Working with a Doula…

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Episode 21: The Ob/Gyn Doctor Shortage with Neel Shah, MD 48:33

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking with Dr. Neel Shah, an ob/gyn, Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School, and advisory board member of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women’s Health Research, about the ob/gyn doctor shortage in the US. In …

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Episode 20: Shattering Glass Walls with Amy Diehl, PhD 56:34

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking with information technology leader, gender equity researcher, and co-author Amy Diehl, PhD about her book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back. In “Episode 20: Shattering Glass Walls” we discuss the structural and cultura…

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Episode 19: The Fashion Industry: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Tara West 45:53

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to award-winning fashion stylist, lifestyle blogger, and podcaster Tara West about the positives and negatives of the fashion industry. In “Episode 19: The Fashion Industry: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” we discuss the powerful force that is the fashion indus…

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Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net with Jessica Calarco, PhD 56:24

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to sociology professor, award-winning teacher, expert on families, school, and inequalities, and author, Jessica Calarco, about her book Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. In “Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net”, Dr. Calarco offers …

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Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan with Mina Sharif 49:21

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to Afghan women’s rights activist and writer Mina Sharif about the dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. In “Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan”, Mina brings her background, experience, and insights as an Afghan woman, volunteer, and advo…

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Episode 16: Menstrual Rights with Sydney Ramon 44:54

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to the National Policy Coordinator for Period, Sydney Ramon, about the critical topic of menstrual health equity. In “Episode 16: Menstrual Rights”, Sydney brings her experience in public policy and nonprofit leadership to discuss how we can eradicate period pov…

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Episode 15: The Sex Ed Crisis with Danielle Bezalel 46:49

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I'm speaking to sex educator and executive producer and host of The Sex Ed with DB Podcast, Danielle Bezalel, aka “DB”, about the deeply flawed state of sexual health education in the US. In “Episode 15: The Sex Ed Crisis”, Danielle brings her expertise in comprehensive sexua…

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Episode 14: Reflections of a Black Physician in America with Uché Blackstock, MD 48:11

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am thrilled to feature emergency physician, founder of Advancing Health Equity, and author Dr. Uché Blackstock to discuss her New York Times bestselling memoir Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. In “Episode 14: Refle…

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Episode 13: Healthy Eating for Women with Nisha Patel, MD 49:12

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of The Gynarchy Podcast! We’re kicking off the new year with an episode on healthy eating with Dr. Nisha Patel, an internal medicine physician who specializes in obesity, menopause, lipidology, cardiometabolic health, and culinary medicine. In “Healthy Eating for Women” we discuss the confusing and ever-evolving w…

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Episode 12: Global Women’s Voices: India with Nisha Pahuja 46:55

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I have the honor of featuring Nisha Pahuja, an Indian-Canadian documentary filmmaker of the Emmy-nominated The World Before Her and the Oscar- and Peabody-nominated To Kill a Tiger (released on Netflix in March this year) to discuss her films, which focus on the experiences o…

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Episode 11: Declines in Marriage and Childbirth with Jody Willson, JD 1:01:49

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by Jody Willson, a former business attorney for over 20 years, now a high conflict divorce expert and coach, a family court reform activist, and a legislative policy influencer, to discuss the interesting topic of declining marriage and childbirth ra…

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Episode 10: Intimate Partner Violence with Amy Kaufman 50:10

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about intimate partner violence, including accounts of abuse, trauma, and its impact on mental and physical health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is affected by intimate partner violence, please seek support from a trusted individual or contact a local su…

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Episode 9: Medications and Sexual Dysfunction with Rachel Rubin, MD 53:20

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am delighted to have Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist, fellowship trained sexual medicine specialist, researcher, and director at large for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), join me to discuss the relationship between me…

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Episode 8: All Things Menopause with Sameena Rahman, MD 45:14

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Send us a text Welcome to another essential episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am honored to be joined by Dr. Sameena Rahman, board certified ob/gyn, sexual medicine specialist, and NAMS certified menopause medicine specialist, to discuss the often misunderstood and under-discussed topic of menopause. In "All Things Menopause," we discuss th…

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Episode 7: Risks of Vaginal Birth with Jocelyn Fitzgerald, MD 48:24

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Send us a text Welcome to another crucial episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am privileged to have Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a board certified ob/gyn and urogynecologist, and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, jo…

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Episode 6: Racism in Women's Healthcare with Camille Clare, MD 49:17

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Send us a text Welcome to another vital episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am honored to have Dr. Camille Clare, a board-certified Ob/Gyn, chair and tenured professor at Downstate Health Sciences University, and professor of health policy and management at Downstate Health Sciences’ School of Public Health in Brooklyn, NY, join me to discuss…

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Episode 5: Feminist Icon: Taylor Swift with Kelly Joy, MD 1:02:44

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Kelly Joy, a fellow ob/gyn and Swiftie, join me for a fun episode to discuss the impact of Taylor Swift as a feminist icon. In "Feminist Icon: Taylor Swift," we discuss the ways Taylor Swift has influenced and shaped feminist discourse through her mu…

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Episode 4: The State of IVF and Fertility Medicine with David Sable, MD 1:06:51

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Send us a text Welcome to another essential episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! In this episode, I am honored to be joined ob/gyn, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, life sciences investor, and professor Dr. David Sable, to discuss the state of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and the future of fertility medicine. In "The …

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Episode 1: Feminism 101 with Malia Funk 1:01:27

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Send us a text Welcome to The Gynarchy Podcast! In this premiere episode, I am thrilled to have Malia Funk, a former startup founder, young finance professional, and passionate women's health advocate, join me for a fun and inspiring chat on the basics of feminism. In "Feminism 101," we discuss what feminism means to us, discuss important milestone…

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Episode 2: Myths about the Vulva and Vagina with Jessica Pin 1:17:59

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Gynarchy Podcast! In this insightful episode, we are joined by women’s health activist, educator, and nonprofit founder Jessica Pin to debunk some of the harmful myths about women’s anatomy, specifically the vulva and vagina. In "Myths about the Vulva and Vagina," Jessica and I discuss common misconceptions and pr…

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Episode 3: Attacks on Abortion and Birth Control with Diane Horvath, MD 52:13

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Send us a text Welcome to another important episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! In this crucial discussion, I am honored to have Dr. Diane Horvath, a board certified ob/gyn, complex family planning physician, and abortion provider, join me to discuss the pressing issues surrounding attacks abortion and birth control. In "Attacks on Abortion and Birth …

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Trailer - The Gynarchy with Dr. Kirti Patel 1:36

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Send us a text Welcome to The Gynarchy Podcast , where women's health and feminism intersect. Hosted by Dr. Kirti Patel, a board-certified ob/gyn with over 20 years of experience, this podcast dives deep into the topics that matter most to women. From the realities of childbirth and menopause to cultural trends and global women’s issues, we cover i…

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Myth Busters- A Randomized Control Trial on Laser Therapy in Lichen Sclerosus 14:07

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Andrew Goldstein, an obstetrician and gynecologist and the director of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in New York City and Washington DC, about his new randomized control trial studying laser therapy in lichen sclerosus (LS). Topics covered include reasons behind conducting the trial, methodology of the study, results…

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Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis 15:34

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In this week's episode Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Claire Danby, who is an obstetrician gynecologist at Maine Medical Center with a dedicated vulvovaginal clinic and a clinical assistant professor at Tufts University. Today they discuss desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV). Topics covered include the definition of DIV, presentation, diagnostic cri…

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Estrogen in Post-menopausal Vulvar Pain 17:28

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Martha Goetsch who is a long-term researcher and clinician specializing in vulvar conditions at the Oregan Health and Sciences Unit. In this week's episode they discuss some of her recent research on estrogen in vulvar pain. Topics covered include the background and reasons for exploring this area, theories behind the cause …

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Terminology of Vulvodynia 17:27

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This week Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Jacob Bornstein in his second episode with "The Vulva Diaries"! Dr. Bornstein is a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Israel, past president of the ISSVD and chair of the terminology committee, with extensive publications in vulvar disease. In this episode they discuss the terminology of vulvodynia. Topics c…

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Steroid Therapy Part 2 18:50

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This week is part 2 of our two episode series on steroid therapy with Dr. Gayle Fischer. Dr. Fischer is a professor of Dermatology at the University of Sydney in Australia, and has written books and has many years of research experience in the area of vulvar dermatology and lichen sclerosus (LS). In this episode, Dr. Selk and Dr. Fischer discuss st…

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Steroid Therapy Part 1 19:21

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Gayle Fischer in part 1 of our 2 episode series on steroid therapy. Dr. Fischer is a professor of Dermatology at the University of Sydney in Australia, and has written books and has many years of research experience in the area of vulvar dermatology and lichen sclerosus (LS). Topics covered include the importance of using lo…

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Vestibulectomy 18:27

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In today's episode Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Jacob Bornstein, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Israel, past president of the ISSVD and chair of the terminology committee, with extensive publications in vulvar disease. Today we are covering vestibulectomies -- what a vestibulectomy is, the history behind it's development, indications, it's …

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If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It: Evidence Behind New LS Treatments 11:53

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Gayle Fischer, a dermatologist at the University of Sydney in Australia and an expert in lichen sclerosus (LS), about new LS treatments. Topics covered include steroid treatment and why patients seek different treatments, new ancillary treatments and evidence behind them, patient counselling tips, post-procedural steroid use…

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Pigmented Vulvar Lesions 15:02

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In another episode with Dr. Melissa Mauskar, a dermatologist from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, her and Dr. Selk discuss pigmented vulvar lesions. Topics covered include types of vulvar pigmented lesions, mimickers of pigmented lesions, when to biopsy, vulvar melanoma, specific ways to biopsy melanomas, post-inflammatory hyperpig…

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Lichen Sclerosus and Lichen Planus in Pregnancy 15:49

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In this week’s episode Dr. Selk chats again with Dr. Jennifer Bradford, a gynecologist in Sydney, Australia with a tertiary care practice in vulvovaginal disease and co-author of “The Vulva” handbook. In this second episode covering lichen sclerosus and lichen planus with Dr. Bradford, they discuss how pregnancy can affect these conditions. Topics …

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Surgery for Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus 17:57

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Jennifer Bradford, who is a gynecologist in Sydney, Australia with an exclusive vulvovaginal practice and the co-author of the clinical handbook "The Vulva." This episode covers surgeries for scarring secondary to lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. Topics discussed include types of surgeries, pre-operative requirements, ane…

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Cosmetic Gynecology 14:38

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Sofia Torres, a gynecologist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, about cosmetic gynecology. Topics covered include types of cosmetic gynecologic procedures (surgical and non-surgical), why they've become more popular, who offers these procedures, evaluating patient motivations for undergoing these procedures, resources for patient e…

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A Hairy Situation: Vulvar Hair Removal 14:53

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In her second feature on "The Vulva Diaries," Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Melissa Mauskar, a dermatologist at UT Southwestern Medial Center in Dallas, Texas, about issues that can occur with vulvar hair removal. Topics covered include hair removal methods, side effects from shaving, prevention of these side effects, reasons for vulvar hair removal, sid…

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Graft Versus Host Disease 19:08

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Michelle Jacobson, a gynecologist in Toronto, about graft versus host disease (GVHD). Topics covered include the definition of GVHD, counselling of stem cell transplant patients, assessing for genital GVHD, patient presentation, detecting GVHD in the context of menopause, physical features of genital GVHD, when to treat with…

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Vulvar Cancer 18:53

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Mario Preti, a gynecologist and oncologist in Torino, Italy and the past President of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), about vulvar cancer. Topics covered include prevalence, demographics, types of vulvar cancer, risk factors and causes, how vulvar cancer patients present, what is seen…

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Lichen Sclerosus and Vulvar Cancer: A Patient's Journey and Advocacy Mission 15:56

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This is our first patient interview episode! In this episode Dr. Selk interviews Clare Baumhauer, who is a patient with lichen sclerosus and vulvar cancer, a patient advocate for these conditions, and the co-founder of the UK Vulvar Cancer Awareness Group. Topics covered include Clare's patient journey, including her long road to diagnosis, reasons…

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The Role of the Psychologist 16:45

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Sophie Bergeron, a professor of psychology at the University of Montreal, about the role of a psychologist in treating vulvovaginal disease patients. Topics covered include how psychologists can help vulvovaginal disease patients, what kind of therapy is used for these conditions, the evidence behind CBT for vulvar pain diso…

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Lichen Planus 25:13

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Melissa Mauskar, a dermatologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas, about lichen planus. Topics covered include the definition of lichen planus, the different forms of lichen planus, prevalence, typical presentation, what to look for on exam, when and how to biopsy, and steps to take after you get a non-speci…

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Genital Warts 16:24

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Debra Birenbaum, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, about genital warts. Topics covered include prevalence, diagnosis, treatment options and specific treatment methods, treating resistant bulky disease, when to biopsy, vaccination, treating warts in pregnancy, and treating im…

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa 18:15

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In Dr. Kristen Stewart's second episode, she and Dr. Selk discuss hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Dr. Stewart is a dermatologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Topics covered include prevalence, diagnosis (and why it takes so long for patients to get diagnosed with this condition), clinical presentation, common symptoms and patient complaints, causes of …

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Genital Herpes- The Low Down on What's Going on Down Low

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Mark Yudin, an obstetrician gynecologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto with a combined clinical and research fellowship in Reproductive Infectious Diseases, about genital herpes. Topics covered include prevalence of genital herpes, causes of herpes, typical presentations, how to test for it, treatment options, tips fo…

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Vulvar Ulcers

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Lynne Margesson, a dermatologist at Dartmouth, about vulvar ulcers. Discussion topics include common causes of ulcers (infectious and non-infectious), syphilis ulcers, questions to ask on history, Behcet's disease, aphthous ulcers (simple and complex), vulvar manifestations of Crohn's disease, when to biopsy, treatment, how …

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Precancerous Vulvar Lesions

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Jill Allbritton, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at the University of Maryland, and an expert in vulvar diseases. In this episode they discuss high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN). Topics covered include the definition of HSIL and dVIN, the sympt…

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Pathology 101

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Tania Day, a gynecologist in Newcastle, Australia with a PhD in the pathology of lichen planus, about vulvovaginal pathology. Discussion topics include where to take biopsies and what areas to avoid, when to use different biopsy types, what to write on pathology requisitions, advantages of reading pathology descriptions, int…

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Itchy Situations

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Dr. Selk interviews Dr. Mary Lou Baxter, a dermatologist and the co-director of the gynaecology-dermatology clinic at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, about a variety of vulvovaginal conditions causing itch. The conditions discussed include psoriasis on the vulva (how it presents, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment) and vu…