Fempower Health: The Chronic Pelvic Pain Channel

Honoring Bladder Health Month! Originally Published September 2024. In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Tamra Lewis, a board-certified urogynecologist, discusses bladder health, UTI misdiagnoses, and how pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause, and the microbiome impact bladder issues in women. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand your symptoms. Bladder Health Episode Summary In th...

Episode Summary Why does it still feel like women aren’t being heard in the doctor’s office? Dr. Sharon Malone joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack the structural, cultural, and economic forces that have eroded trust between women and their healthcare providers. From the loss of physician autonomy to outdated reimbursement systems and the chronic undervaluation of women’s health fields, this candid conv...

Episode Summary AI is everywhere — from apps on our phones to tools shaping clinical care. But what does it really mean for women’s health? Could AI finally close the health gap — or will it reinforce the same frustrations women already face in the doctor’s office? In this episode of  Fempower Health , Georgie Kovacs sits down with  Dr. Nikita Patel , a pharmacist, biomedical engineer, a...

Originally Published May 2024. Re-sharing in honor of Chronic Pain Awareness Month Are there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management.  Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They...

Episode Summary Women’s health faces systemic challenges that too often leave women without answers — especially in midlife, when care becomes fragmented and reimbursement models make solutions hard to scale. In this episode of  Fempower Health , Georgie Kovacs speaks with  Joanna Strober , CEO and co-founder of  Midi Health and a seasoned entrepreneur who previously founded Ku...

Longevity isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living better. In this episode of  Fempower Health , host  Georgie Kovacs  sits down with  Roma van der Walt , a sports scientist, women’s health strategist, and CEO of  Vitelle , to unpack  what longevity really means for women . Roma explains why the  biohacking trend  often overlooks female physiology,...

Episode Overview TikTok banned my anatomy quiz. The reason? I showed an anatomically correct clitoris model and asked people to guess what it was. No explicit words. No graphic content. Just science. This is  exactly  why Saundra Pelletier, CEO of  Evofem Biosciences , launched  #SayVaginaMonth —a movement to fight censorship, challenge stigma, and normalize medically accurate...

It's Fibroid Awareness Month and this is an important topic to have front and center in your listening feed! Originally Published April 2025 Uterine Fibroids: What You’re Not Being Told About Your Treatment Options Uterine fibroids affect up to  80% of women by age 50 , yet most are not given the full range of treatment options. In this episode, I speak with leading fibroid experts—including...

Episode Summary Why do so many women feel dismissed in healthcare — even when they see good doctors? The problem isn’t always the people — it’s the cultural stories we’ve told about what “matters.” Inspired by sports journalist Kate Fagan’s TED Radio Hour insight on women’s sports, Georgie draws a powerful parallel to women’s health: when we don’t tell clear stories or define the stakes, we leave...

Episode Summary Celiac disease is often dismissed as just a gluten issue — but for millions, the reality is far more complex. In this episode, Fempower Health breaks down two new studies showing: Why diagnosis is still delayed — especially for women, people of color, and patients with clear symptoms. How an immune “scar” in the gut can cause ongoing symptoms, even with a strict gluten-fr...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the  Fempower Health Podcast , we unpack one of the most important shifts happening in gynecology that few patients know about:  salpingectomy —the removal of the fallopian tubes—is replacing tubal ligation in many cases as a way to  reduce ovarian cancer risk . Research has shown that most ovarian cancers actually begin in the fallopian tubes, no...

Episode Summary: Breast Cancer Prevention Just Took Two Big Steps Forward In this short but powerful episode, Georgie breaks down two groundbreaking developments in breast cancer prevention that could reshape how we think about screening, menopause care, and early intervention: 1️⃣ An  FDA-authorized AI tool — Clairity Breast —that predicts a woman’s five-year breast cancer risk  from a...

Episode Overview In this episode, I take a closer look at compounded medications—what they are, when they’re used, and the important nuances behind their growing popularity. From hormone therapy and menopause care to semaglutide and GLP-1s, compounded meds are often described as personalized solutions. But these treatments exist in a regulatory gray area, with real variability in quality, saf...

What Every Patient and Clinician Should Know About the 2025 Guidelines for IUD Insertion Pain Management For years, patients have reported severe pain during IUD insertions—only to be told it's "just a pinch." Now, the  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)  and the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  have issued updated guidance that changes...

Episode Overview: You’ve heard of the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. But what about the  endocannabinoid system (ECS) —the one that helps  regulate all of them ? In this episode, Georgie breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in human biology. Discovered through cannabis research but far more than a cannabis issue, the ECS plays a critical role in ma...

🎧 Episode Summary: Over 50% of women with chronic vaginal pain considered giving up on care altogether, according to a new  JAMA Network Open  study co-authored by Drs. Jill Krapf and Chailee Moss . In this episode, Georgie breaks down the findings, explores why this kind of dismissal is so common in women’s health, and explains how communication—not just diagnosis—can make or break car...

Episode Overview In this episode of Fempower Health, we break down one of the most common—and misunderstood—conditions women face after menopause: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Often referred to by symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful sex, burning with urination, or frequent UTIs, GSM affects nearly half of postmenopausal women. Yet many women are never told it has a...

Adenomyosis is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in women’s health.  It causes heavy periods, chronic cramping, and fertility challenges—yet many women are told their pain is normal or misdiagnosed with endometriosis alone. In this episode of the Fempower Health podcast, I share key points that Dr. Ken Sinervo , Medical Director at the Center for Endometriosis Care, shared in our rece...

Did you know that many women undergo hysterectomies without fully understanding their options? Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on women—but too often, patients aren’t given the full picture. From  what should (and shouldn’t) be removed  to  the long-term effects on hormone balance and pelvic health , the lack of informed consent has lifelong consequences....

Join Georgie in this heartfelt episode as she reflects on the evolution of Fempower Health , the trusted resource for women and clinicians navigating complex health topics. Discover how community feedback will shape the future of this empowering platform. Episode Summary In this special episode of Fempower Health , host Georgie shares a heartfelt update about the evolution of the podcast and her d...

Join globally recognized expert Dr. Ken Sinervo, Medical Director of the Center for Endometriosis Care, as he discusses adenomyosis, its symptoms, impact on fertility, and treatment options. With decades of experience in advanced laparoendoscopic surgery and multidisciplinary care, Dr. Sinervo offers invaluable insights for patients and clinicians. Listen now to learn how to improve diagnosis and...

Scoliosis and Pelvic Health Episode Summary In this episode of the Fempower Health Podcast , Georgie Kovacs speaks with Katalin Kapoor, a physical therapist specializing in scoliosis, kyphosis, and pelvic floor health. With over 25 years of experience, Katalin brings unique insights into how conditions like scoliosis can have a profound effect on women’s pelvic health, often in unexpected ways. Fr...

Join Georgie Kovacs and physical therapist Alyson Lowrey as they discuss the link between hypermobility and chronic pelvic pain. Learn how to recognize symptoms, manage pelvic floor dysfunction, and advocate for better health care. Perfect for women looking for answers and clinicians aiming to provide better patient support. Pelvic Pain & Hypermobility Episode Summary In this episode of the Fe...

Explore the connection between chronic pelvic pain and trauma with sex therapist Rachel Zar. Learn about trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary treatments, and how women can advocate for their health in this insightful Fempower Health episode. Chronic Pelvic Pain and Trauma Episode Summary: In this episode of Fempower Health , host Georgie Kovacs speaks with Rachel Zar , an AASECT certified sex t...

Discover how gut health influences hormonal balance in women. In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs interviews microbiome expert Guy Daniels, who explains the connection between the gut microbiome, endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause, offering practical advice on improving both gut and hormonal health. Gut Health and Women's Hormones Episode Summary: In this enlightening...