Urogynecology Exists For Things We Don’t Want To Talk About

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In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist specializing in pelvic floor disorders. They discuss the importance of open conversations about women’s health, particularly regarding prolapse and the misconceptions surrounding childbirth.

Dr. Fitzgerald shares her journey into social media advocacy, the challenges women face in understanding their health, and the need for better education and separate specialties in women’s health. The conversation highlights the systemic issues in healthcare that affect women’s treatment and the importance of empowering women with knowledge about their bodies. In this conversation, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald and Dr. Kelly Casperson discuss the complexities of women’s health, particularly focusing on menopause, the role of healthcare providers, and the challenges faced in the healthcare system.

They emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach to women’s health, the importance of vaginal health, and the radical nature of urogynecology as a feminist act. The discussion also touches on the future of OB-GYN, reproductive rights, and the necessity for women to take action in advocating for their health.

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Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board certified urologist. That makes her an expert of the pelvis. And her mission is to empower women to live their best love lives. Because let’s be honest. None of us were given a good education. Combining the power of mind, body and relationships, Dr. Kelly joyously breaks down the societal barriers that are keeping us from awakening into our best intimate experience.

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Whether you are young or past menopause, single or in a long-term bond, it is never too late or too early to realize YOU ARE NOT BROKEN. With humor, candor and ease, I break down the stories that we have been told about being sexual beings, to help us play, explore, and normalize our lives. Nothing in this podcast is personal medical advice, of course.