In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, many unexpected consequences are already impacting women in the areas of health, rights, privacy, and economics. To address these complex issues, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these topics to provide insight and ways to take action. In episode two of this four-part series, we address how this decision may worsen pregnancy outcomes, increase poverty, limit the training of physicians and even leave whole communities without h...
Jul 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 21
The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade will have an unprecedented domino effect of impacts on our health, rights, privacy, and economy. To address the unexpected consequences of this decision, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these four different topics to provide insight, perspective, and ways to take action. In episode one of this four-part series, we address the implications of the decision on reproductive rights - as well as personal and individual liberties - with Kim Christe...
Jul 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 20
Do you ever wonder about what you don't see, especially with respect to women's health? Our guest today, Jackie Rotman , Founder and CEO of the Center for Intimacy Justice , has taken this issue on along with the social media giants that control what we see -– or don't see. The Center for Intimacy Justice is a social change organization committed to more significant equity and well-being in people's intimate lives. The Center aims to allow more information and expression about women's sexual hea...
Jul 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lyndsey Harper , OBGYN and Founder/CEO of Rosy , an award-winning women’s health technology company. Rosy connects women with sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Links Mentioned: dabble co. Podcast Listener Discount: BTPG...
Jun 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 18
43% of women experience sexual concerns that affect their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lyndsey Harper about common complaints, treatment options, and how to talk to your health care provider to get the help you need. Dr. Harper is an ob-gyn and the founder and CEO of Rosy , an award-winning women’s health technology company that connects women with sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. Please visit Beyond the ...
Jun 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 17
In the US, 1 in 2 women will experience a bone fracture sometime in their life due to low bone density or osteoporosis. What if you could slow your loss of bone and thus reduce the risk of fracture by wearing a device for just half an hour each day? This episode introduces listeners to Laura Yecies , CEO of Bone Health Technologies , which manufactures Osteoboost, a breakthrough, non-drug treatment device using vibration to reduce bone loss. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more informatio...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 16
In today’s final episode of the four-part series on pelvic floor health, we aim to break the stigma surrounding a common issue that many women can intimately experience: painful sex. In this candid discussion, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald —a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—shares the numerous factors that can cause women to encounter pain and discomfort during intercourse. We invite you to listen in, where we uncover how sexual trauma, m...
May 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 15
Sometimes it can feel like such a pain to be a woman..literally! From endometriosis to uterine prolapse, women often have to navigate specific health challenges that arise from their pelvic floor and surrounding organs. In the continuation of this series, Dr. Mitzi Krockover speaks with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald —a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—about the conditions that may occur when something goes awry in the pelvic floor region. ...
May 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 14
We’re continuing the conversation with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald , a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During part two of this series, we focus on interstitial cystitis (IC), an umbrella term for various bladder symptoms that can be especially challenging to diagnose in women. We will also share diverse resources and treatment options for interstitial cystitis. Don’t forget to listen to part one of this series, where we addressed the f...
May 10, 2022•9 min•Ep. 13
When you gotta go, you gotta go! But what happens when you just can’t seem to control your bladder urges like you used to? Or you leak a little–or a lot? Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald , a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and host Dr. Mitzi Krockover, candidly addresses the frequent issues many women experience involving the pelvic floor and pelvic floor problems that may cause incontinence. Women may not always feel comfortable discussing ...
May 10, 2022•25 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Episode 2 of our two-part series focused on post-pandemic preventative care. We are once again joined by Dr. Janet Pregler and pick up where we left off regarding self-advocacy, doctor/patient relationships, and proactive preventative care in a post-pandemic world. Today’s concluding show digs even deeper into other related health risks and their respective screening recommendations, specifically in cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. In addition, we discuss the latest on adult v...
Apr 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode 1 of our two-part series focused on post-pandemic preventative care. During the COVID pandemic, many people put vital preventative care on hold. With a decrease in screenings and other preventive care, chronic conditions and cancers may be diagnosed at a later stage, making them harder to treat. In this two-part series, we speak with Dr. Janet Pregler , Director of the Iris Cantor at UCLA Women's Health Center and Director of the UCLA National Center of Excellence in Women’s H...
Apr 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 10
Your brain will once again thank you for tuning in to this two-part series on dementia, which affects women 2:1 in comparison with men. Dr. Emily Wong rejoins us to focus more deeply on dementia and the two most common causes: Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. She additionally shares resources on dementia, including genetic risk factors, and the effects of hormones. when/where to seek help. For more information about this episode and the Beyond The Paper Gown podcast series, please visit Beyond...
Apr 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 9
Your brain will thank you for tuning in to this two-part series on dementia, which affects women 2:1 in comparison with men. For this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Wong , a brain health coach with a background in primary care and integrative health. She specializes in Neurology and Psychiatry and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Health Hospital System Mental Health. Join us as we talk about the lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of dementia as well as positively affect our overall h...
Apr 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 8
Each year, over 2 million women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer, and many experiences delayed diagnoses that can impact their treatment options. In this episode, we speak with Kaitlin Christine , CEO, and Founder of Gabbi , the leading early detection company in cancer. Gabbi has created the first-ever consumer-facing risk model to predict a woman's risk of breast cancer, equip her with a personalized action plan, and navigate her to early detection. In our conversation, Kaitlin takes...
Apr 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 7
Women have borne the brunt of the COVID 19 pandemic, and nowhere is that more evident than in health care. In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Kellie Stecher , an OBGYN and Co-Founder and President of Patient Care Heroes, as well as the Governor of the 7th district of the American Medical Women’s Association. Kelly is a stern advocate for healthcare workers and for women’s equity, as well as the author of the new book, “Delivering.” in which she records her journey through high school, medical...
Mar 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 6
On today’s show, we speak with Pita Navarro , Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Clinical Research and Operations at Evvy, an at-home test that provides information on the makeup of each person’s vaginal ecosystem. Throughout our conversations, we discuss how you – the listener – can use that information now in speaking with your Doctor, as well as the future potential for providing solutions to vaginal issues many women experience. Pita Navarro is a molecular biologist by training, and, as yo...
Mar 10, 2022•17 min•Ep. 5
The female vaginal biome is an ecosystem of good bacteria and bad bacteria. When those bacteria are out of balance, problems such as vaginal infections occur. On the show today. we welcome Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, an Associate Professor of Cancer Prevention and Control at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Among many other topics, Melissa explains what the female vaginal biome is, how it changes as we age, and why it’s important to our health. We also talk about what we can do t...
Mar 10, 2022•38 min•Ep. 4
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Teri Pipe , a Professor and Dean Emerita of the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, where she served as Dean from 2011-to 2018 and as ASU Chief Well-Being Officer from 2017-to 2021. Teri is the Founding Director of ASU's Center for Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience. Prior to ASU, Dr. Pipe served as Mayo Clinic Arizona's Director of Nursing Research and Innovation for 11 years. She loves spending time in nature and exploring ways of bringing co...
Mar 03, 2022•9 min•Ep. 3
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Teri Pipe , a Professor and Dean Emerita of the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, where she served as Dean from 2011-to 2018 and as ASU Chief Well-Being Officer from 2017-to 2021. Teri is the Founding Director of ASU's Center for Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience. Prior to ASU, Dr. Pipe served as Mayo Clinic Arizona's Director of Nursing Research and Innovation for 11 years. She loves spending time in nature and exploring ways of bringing co...
Feb 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Karen Anderson , a medical oncologist and an associate professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She additionally serves as a professor at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University’s Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics and ASU’s School of Life Sciences. Dr. Anderson is focused on understanding how the immune response can be used to detect and alter cancer development. To create effective cancer immunotherapy, Anderson’s team ident...
Feb 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 1
Candid. Credible. Curated. Listen in to learn how Beyond the Paper Gown , hosted by Mitzi Krockover MD, can inspire, empower, and inform women with the latest information about their health and healthcare choices. Join us in each episode to take a look beyond the health care system with doctors, scientists, clinicians, and policymakers. Hosted by Mitzi Krockover, M.D. A Production of Woman Centered LLC.
Jan 18, 2022•5 min
