Women’s Health Spotlight: PCOS, Perimenopause, and Exciting Updates You Won’t Want to Miss! | Georgie Kovacs

Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

Join Georgie Kovacs as she highlights key health topics for September, including PCOS, ovarian cancer, and perimenopause awareness. Get expert insights on women's health, upcoming podcast episodes, and how to advocate for better care.

Episode Summary

In this special episode, Georgie takes a break from her regular expert interviews to provide updates on important awareness topics happening in September, as well as an exciting preview of what's coming for Fempower Health. She shares personal updates, including reflections on the end of summer and her son's start of fourth grade. Georgie highlights awareness months for PCOS, ovarian cancer, and perimenopause, diving into why these health issues are critical for women's health. She also shares sneak peeks of upcoming episodes focused on pelvic pain, sexual health, and the microbiome.

Key Topics Covered:

• PCOS Awareness Month: Understanding the challenges of diagnosing PCOS and how women can advocate for better care.
• Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The ongoing need for better diagnostic tools and how to recognize symptoms early.
• Perimenopause Awareness Month: Defining perimenopause and menopause, and discussing the importance of shared decision-making with healthcare providers.
• Upcoming Episodes Preview:
• Rare causes of pain with sex with Dr. Alex Dubinskaya.
• Sexual health in midlife with Dr. Kelly Casperson.
• How to talk about bladder symptoms to get the proper root cause diagnosis with Dr. Tamara Lewis.
• Gut microbiome and hormones with Guy Daniels.
• Pelvic pain and trauma insights with Rachel Zar.
• Shared decision-making in cancer risk and hormone therapy with Dr. Michelle Jacobson.

Key Takeaways:

• Advocacy in Women's Health: Women need to be aware of their symptoms, especially in conditions without clear diagnostic tests. Being informed helps with better conversations with doctors.
• PCOS: It's a complex condition that affects multiple aspects of a woman’s health. While there’s no cure, management of symptoms is possible with proper guidance.
• Ovarian Cancer: Nonspecific symptoms like bloating can lead to late diagnoses. Awareness and diagnostic advancements are key.
• Perimenopause and Menopause: Shared decision-making between patients and doctors is crucial for individualized care during this stage of life.
• Upcoming Expert Interviews: A diverse set of expert guests bring valuable insights on sexual health, bladder issues, skin care, and hormone therapy.

“We need proper language around our health to better understand how to advocate for ourselves and talk to our doctor.” Georgie Kovacs

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Host Bio

Georgie Kovacs is a seasoned professional with over two decades of healthcare expertise, having contributed to industry giants like Pfizer, Syneos Health, IQVIA, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She launched Fempower Health in 2020, a pioneering platform that empowers women with evidence-based insights and support. Collaborating with top experts, Georgie is dedicated to redefining the narrative surrounding women's health, ensuring every woman has the knowledge and resources to thrive and make informed decisions about their health.

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

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