Ob/Gyn Time

Being diagnosed with gynecologic cancer can feel overwhelming, but you're never alone. In this episode, two experts in gynecologic oncology cover what to expect during the next steps of your diagnosis, treatment options and emotional support.

Miriam AlHilli, MD joins this episode to discuss the prevention and screening for gynecologic cancers. Dr. AlHilli discusses the most common gynecologic cancers and their risk factors, the power of prevention and the different screening options available.

Sobia Khan, MD is a Menopause Certified Practitioner (NCMP) and a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist (IFMCP) practicing at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Khan joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss functional medicine and its role in alleviating menopause symptoms, as well as other ways functional medicine can impact your life.

Sarah Hershman, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss non-hormonal treatment of menopausal symptoms. She explains why hormone therapy isn’t always an option, and the relief methods she recommends trying before starting medication. Dr. Hershman talks about diet and lifestyle changes, herbal supplements and other interventions that can be used to provide relief of menopausal symptoms.

Salena Zanotti, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover everything you’ve wanted to know about sex and menopause. Dr. Zanotti explains how menopause can lead to pain with sex, low libido and more. She also shares what interventions and resources are available to patients going through menopause and beyond.

Hormone therapy is an FDA-approved treatment used to relieve the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Pelin Batur, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss all things hormone therapy. Dr. Batur explains the different formulations available, the risks and benefits of hormone therapy and the symptoms of menopause that hormone therapy is designed to treat.

Perimenopause is when the body starts transitioning to menopause. Catherine Caponero, DO joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover all things perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition. Dr. Caponero explains the hormone fluctuations and symptoms that occur during perimenopause, how long this transition period lasts and when to consider seeking medical care for your symptoms.

Scott Lundy, MD and Sarah Vij, MD are urologists at Cleveland Clinic who specialize in male infertility and men's health. They join this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss male infertility. Dr. Lundy and Dr. Vij cover what a patient can expect when visiting a reproductive urologist for the first time, including when to seek help and the types of testing that may be involved. They also discuss...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulation, or the lack or absence of ovulation. And anovulation is a common cause of infertility, responsible for nearly 30 percent of female infertility problems. Fertility specialist Jenna Rehmer, MD, joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss the relationship between PCOS, ovulation and infertility.

Structural, or anatomical, problems of the reproductive system are one of the main causes of female infertility. Fertility specialist Jenna Rehmer, MD joins Ob/Gyn Time to discuss the varying tubal and uterine factors of infertility such as tubal occlusion or blockage, polyps and fibroids. She covers the definition, causes and treatments of each issue and also explains how endometriosis can impact...

Christine Hur, MD, a senior Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to help kick off our first season on fertility. Dr. Hur explains the basic definition of infertility, when to seek help from a doctor and the primary causes of infertility. She also covers the preliminary exams available to predict future fertility, the effectiveness...