In this episode, Dr. Hirsch teams up with women’s health physical therapist Missy Gallow DPT, to kick off a dialogue on the aspects of the female lower genitourinary (GU) track. Have you or a friend ever struggled with pain in the vaginal area? Well, we all think we know what the vagina is, but there is more to the lower GU track that just the vagina. As doctors and physical therapists start to recognize pain in the lower vaginal area is not all treated the same it is imperative that we discuss ...
Feb 27, 2020•37 min
Seasonal affective disorder is very common, and can really affect one's quality of life. Listen in to this informative episode on ten lifestyle tips to overcome feelings of depression and/or anxiety during the long, cold, winter days.Follow along with Dr. Hirsch:Website: https://www.heatherhirschmd.com/Course: The Complete Guide To Menopause: https://www.heatherhirschmd.com/E-Book: How To Talk To Your Doc About Menopause https://www.heatherhirschmd.com/e-books/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ch...
Feb 19, 2020•30 min
Its important to feel heard at your doctor’s visit. In thisexciting episode, Dr. Hirsch shares seven tips on how to make the most use of thetime you do have with the doctor. Shebreaks it down into the following categories.Investigate your visit typeJournal and bring data to the doctorPrepare what you want to sayBe open mindedBe proactive when its timeTake notes and reflectGive GraceListen in for more detail on what each of these actions’items entail. You can learn more about Dr. Hirsch and her o...
Feb 05, 2020•27 min
24. When is PMS really PMDD? Ever wonder if your PMS was more than just PMS? In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discusses an important medical condition called PMDD – premenstrual dysmorphic disorder. PMDD can severely affect a woman’s life, and an accurate diagnosis is the first place to start. Dr. Hirsch discusses how you can start journaling your symptoms to help your doctor make a diagnosis, and then get you treated. She discusses treatment options including lifestyle changes, estrogen replacement,...
Jan 28, 2020•32 min
This much requested topic was selected to remind women that finances make up a significant part of women’s health. When finances are misaligned, this can lead to stress, sleepless nights, and arguments with loved ones, all which derail our goals of a happy, health life. In this episode, Dr. Hirsch gives a brief outline on how to establish healthy financial goals, including getting organized, when to share finances with a loved one, and how to best set yourself up for retirement, the ultimate lif...
Jan 15, 2020•31 min
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Hirsch interviews this weeks guest Dr. Deb Elbaum, a doctor focusing on personalized coaching to help individuals reach their maximum potential. Together, they discuss why women often find themselves in a “rut” and how they can remove themselves from negative situations by changing the way the brain is wired. This process, while not easy, can be done by anyone and has helped countless women overcome their negative thinking. Dr. Elbaum discuss some tips you can st...
Jan 07, 2020•33 min
2019 was a banner year in terms of women’s health. There were many advancements made in medications, diagnostic breast imaging, and more that Dr. Hirsch discusses in this uplifting episode. In more detail, Dr. Hirsch’s top ten advancements in women’s health are: * Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists. A new non-hormonal medication that is being studied to treat menopausal hot flashes. * Bremelanotide. A new as needed injectable medication used for low libido in women. * The year long birth control ...
Dec 23, 2019•29 min
Many people exercise for all the wrong reasons. In this podcast, Dr. Hirsch says that it is best to begin by defining your goals in exercising. She discussed three reasons why NOT to exercise, and several reasons WHY you should exercise. Next, Dr. Hirsch gives women 5 tips to incorporate when exercising. This podcast is a great reminder for anyone who loves to exercise and also for those who need the motivation to get going!...
Dec 09, 2019•29 min
Dr. Natalie Dattilo is the director of clinical psychology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She believes strongly in the power of gratitude in bringing about positive changes in women who begin to practice gratitude. Listen in as Dr. Hirsch interviews her about this incredibly positive practice that is easy to incorporate in your daily life....
Nov 22, 2019•32 min
In this episode, your host Dr. Hirsch discusses five steps you can take today to improve health care for women in midlife. Working together is key in making strides in healthcare, especially for women’s midlife health. This episode will get you excited and prepared to act and make a change. Together there is no stopping what women can do. By taking, demanding more, education ourselves, taking a stance, and love there is no limit to what we want to accomplish for women’s healthcare....
Nov 08, 2019•30 min
The Fourth Trimester is an incredible podcast with Dr. Kristina Lehman, A Columbus based dual board-certified physician in both pediatrics and internal medicine. She joins Dr. Hirsch in this informative podcast to discuss what the fourth trimester is all about. In more details, she describes why taking care of mom in the months after birth is just as important as taking care of baby. She gives amazing tips and trips for making maternity leave successful, and she also dispels many of the major my...
Oct 27, 2019•32 min
Does your stuff ever make you feel anxious? Do you hate spending the last hour of your day cleaning up after your family? Have you ever wanted to donate things but never “got around to it” (i.e., get the courage to actually do it)? This incredible interview with minimalist Rose Lounsbury answers many of the questions all of us have about how we can embrace aspects of healthier, more manageable lives. Rose discussed her life changing transformation of letting go of her physical things to open up ...
Oct 14, 2019•52 min
Dr. Cenell Boch, an expert in health and wellness, sits down with Dr. Hirsch to discuss the impact stress has on our mental and emotional health. Her three tips to deal with stress can easily be integrated into our lives to make big changes. She talks about the difference between positive and negative stressors, and the importance of physical activity as a way to release the stress. Dr. Boch also gives tips on implementing guided meditation, even for those of us with little to no time.. Listen i...
Aug 24, 2019•24 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch breaks down ten of the most common myths about menopause and the use of hormone therapy that that persist among physicians, patients, and on social media. As a fellowship trained menopause physician, Dr.Hirsch wants to ensure that you are getting the real facts so that you can make the most informed choices about your health. Feel free to listen on iTunes at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-by-heather-hirsch/id1423965506...
May 27, 2019•30 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discusses important changes that partners of women going through menopause should be aware of and knowledgeable about. She urges that education is power, and also brings you one-step closer to having a successful menopause transition with your partner. She discusses tips and techniques for how husbands (or wives) can help encourage and show love to the woman in their lives who may be experiencing a difficult menopause. In this informative podcast, Dr. Hirsch also shar...
May 03, 2019•23 min
This Episode takes you through nearly two decades of research and science behind the use of hormone therapy. You will learn more about the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), including long term follow up data from this study, along with more recent studies to help you feel confident that using hormone therapy is safe and effective. You will also learn about the “timing hypothesis”, or the science behind why hormone therapy is even better when used within ten years of menopause....
Apr 22, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch interivews Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specalist Dr. Brooke Rossi. In this very informative podcast, Dr. Rossi discusses the common myths and misconceptions about fertility....
Apr 19, 2019•27 min
This informative podcast episode, “Menopause 101” will cover ten of the most frequently asked questions about menopause that I hear from my patients in the office. By answering questions such as, “How do I know when I am in menopause, and when will these symptoms stop?”, I hope to begin to uncover some of the most common myths and misconceptions about this very important transition in midlife....
Apr 19, 2019•33 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch talks all about perimenopause. She answers many of the most common questions about this challenging time in women’s lives. She dives deep into how long perimenopause can last, the most common symptoms, and option for how to treat these bothersome symptoms. Also, she explains why it is important to connect your past medical history and family history into what you might be experiencing. Finally, she discusses the role perimenopause plays into the transition into menopa...
Mar 20, 2019•28 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch interviews Doctor of Physical Therapy, Melissa Gallow about diastasis recti (also known as DRA), a common post-partum or midlife condition. Together, Drs. Hirsch and Gallow dive deep into explaining how a diastasis recti develops, and answer common questions such as the most common presentations of DRA, how it is best diagnosed, and exercises or postures that can make a DRA worse during (or after) pregnancy. Dr. Gallow also talks about what types of exercise she recom...
Feb 10, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch goes in depth covering the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive age women, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Because this disorder crosses so many various specialties of medicine, this can actually lead both under-diagnosis and misdiagnosis of this syndrome. If you have this syndrome, it is vital to have it appropriately diagnosed, and to find treatment that fits your individualized goals and situational lifestyle priorities. This podcast covers ma...
Nov 22, 2018•27 min
In this episode, Dr. Kristi Tough, A highly accomplished and fellowship trained Women’s Health Specialist, talks in detail about why you should really dial into your bone health and make it a priority. Dr. Tough opens up about why she is so passionate about bone health, and why preventing a fracture is a real risk that poses significant challenges for women in midlife. She discusses the important differences between normal bone loss and pathological bone loss. She also answers questions about th...
Nov 12, 2018•37 min
My lifelong best friend and radio host Lindsey Miller gets the chance to interview me on how I became interested in medicine and women’s health in particular. In this absolutely hilarious and raw interview, Lindsey takes a deep dive into learning more about me. We talk about my bumps along my journey, all things medical school, residency and fellowship, along with how being a doctor and a mom shape the way I practice. If you have been interested in my podcast topics and simply want to learn more...
Oct 24, 2018•45 min
06: The Pelvic Floor: Women and Physical Therapy:In This fascinating episode, Melissa Gallow, DPT talks about women and their pelvic floor health. You will be blown away when you learn all the aspects of pelvic health - especially if you have had a baby (even 30+ years ago), or even if you have never had a bady and how these can effect your daily life. In more detai we discuss:Why we feel pelvic pain gets missed by doctors and patients. What pelvic floor therapy is and what you can expect out of...
Sep 08, 2018•37 min
Do you ever find that you don’t have enough time to get your questions answered when going to the doctor? Then you are not alone, as many people feel the same. Listen to this informative episode to learn a few of the most important questions you want to have answered by your doctor to ensure that you are in good health....
Aug 21, 2018•26 min
In this episode I walk you through ten of the most common postpartum health conditions. I start with more common conditions, and then go on to discuss more rare, but life threatening conditions. In detail I discuss 1. Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, 2. Insomnia, 3. Mastitis, 4. Painful intercourse 5. Incontinence, 6. Postpartum thyroiditis, 7. Preeclampsia, 8. Postpartum blood clot, 9. Cardiomyopathy, and 10. Pregnancy.
Jul 29, 2018•29 min
In this podcast "Birth control; Everything you ever wanted to know," I will cover all the different types of contraception, including IUDs, Nexplanons, injections, pills, patches, rings, and more. For each type of contraception I will uncover some of the common myths and answer the most frequently asked questions about birth control that I hear from my patients in the office.
Jul 21, 2018•32 min
