Sky Women's Health

Dr. Moyers and Student Doctor Murphy Marx will be your guides as we explore the causes and management of secondary amenorrhea. 🩺  🔍 Secondary amenorrhea: What is it? Secondary amenorrhea is a condition where a woman who previously had regular menstrual cycles stops getting her period for three or more months consecutively, despite not being pregnant or going through menopause. In this episode, w...

Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and should be considered in menopausal women within 10 years of final menstrual periods. Yet, not everyone is a candidate for hormone therapy. Some have contraindications - estrogen-dependent cancer, heart attack, stroke or blood clots - or prefer not to use hormone therapy. It is important for you to be well informed abou...

Is pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) for more than postpartum? Can pelvic floor PT help urinary incontinence, painful sex or pelvic organ prolapse? Join us today as we chat with Angela Fishman, licensed physical therapist and owner of My Pelvic Therapy, about who may benefit from pelvic therapy (hint: it’s everyone!). Angela is working to increase accessibility to pelvic floor therapy by offering...

You’ve spent the last nine months preparing to give birth: countless doctors appointments, ultrasounds, classes. But now you are home, feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and not quite sure what to do when your baby won’t latch and your nipples are bleeding. Now what?  Dr. Lindsay Moore-Ostby, a breastfeeding medicine physician specialist and IBCLC (lactation consultant), joins us today to discuss the...

Stressed about feeling stressed? Dr. Dana Gibbs, an ENT with special interest in hormone and thyroid balancing, joins us today to chat about how chronic stress can impact our hormone production and what you can do to help restore balance. Learn how a high level of the stress hormone cortisol can impair your health and how nutrition, sleep, exercise, and mindfulness can minimize the impact! Follow...

Feel like your body isn’t home anymore? Unsure of how to shake the brain fog? Join us in a discussion with Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, a psychiatrist with a special interest in women’s health, as we dive into the process of correctly diagnosing and treating women experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD in the perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods. We discuss the importance of working...

Tired of excusing yourself to the restroom after every sneeze or giggle?  Listen in today as host Dr. Carolyn Moyers chats with Dr. Sarah Boyles, board-certified urogynecologist (FPMRS), about all things pelvic floor and urinary incontinence. From vaginal estrogen and pessaries to Botox and acupuncture, the treatment options are endless to help you regain the confidence - and dryness! - you deserv...

After she realized biological children would not be part of her story, she went on a personal journey to grieve the loss, manage triggers and rediscover who she was before she realized that being a mother wasn’t going to be part of her life and then reimagine her future. Gail Miller is a life coach and Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician whose career has been about helping women. She is the founder...

Dr. Moyers discusses how women have been mislead about menopause, as well as a whole generation of physicians. In this episode. . . OPRAH is talking about MENOPAUSE Health Initiative and how the alarmist findings have been debunked. What estrogen, progesterone and testosterone do for the body. Is hormone testing necessary? Timing of hormone therapy Myth busting And more . . . **This is not medical...

Most doctors, yes, even gynecologist, receive no training in medical school or residency programs on the clitoris. So, what do we do when it hurts, or can't achieve an orgasm? You see a gynecologist or urologist who is trained in sexual medicine. There is an easy in office procedure that improves pain, ability to achieve and orgasm and arousal. WIN WIN! Read the full article here Shout out to...

Something is off, I just don't feel myself. Maybe my hormones are imbalanced. Have you ever found yourself in this boat? Why is it that women get the run around when it comes to perimenopause diagnosis? Poor training, no clear criteria and no blood tests define perimenopause. In this episode, learn more so that you can advocate for yourself and get the treatment you need. **This is not medical...

March is colon cancer awareness month. Dr. V joins us to discuss colon cancer screening, fiber, constipation, the pelvic floor & more. Dr. Vivian Asamoah is Board-certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She completed her fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Post fellowship, she earned her certification in Functional Medicine through The...

Did I get your attention? 90% of the time absolutely nothing has gone wrong with your labia. Don't believe me, check out the Vulva Gallery. Today's episode is all about labial fusion, labia resorption, and clitoral adhesions - conditions that can cause significant discomfort and pain. As a board-certified OBGYN, I'll be discussing the complications and treatment options for these conditions. Treat...

Any mother will tell you that if men had to go through the excruciating pain of childbirth, the human race would have become extint long ago. Women are so freaking strong.  We want you to be supported and have proper pain control. It does not make you any less strong or bad ass. Many women say doctors have dismissed their pain, and several studies confirm that gender bias routinely leads to d...

Dr. Moyers was featured in the news this week commenting on vaginal health in response to Kim Kardashian's vagina gummies :) Yes, you read that right. Full article here. Vaginal health is an important topic. In this episode, Dr. Moyers addresses normal vulva and vagina anatomy, changes that happen to the vulva and vagina over the life of a women and specifically genitourinary symptoms of menopause...

Is your motivation for 2023 health goals lacking already?  This episode will inspire you with practical tips to help you stay on the path or get back on track.   Dr. Ude, Board certified Family Medicine Physician based in Martinsburg WV, joins us today to discuss our wellness and how to crush our 2023 health goals. Dr. Ude is an entrepreneur, wife and mom. The co-owner of a Primary...

Hormone therapy (HT) involves the use of hormones, either estrogen-only or a combination of estrogen and progesterone, to replace the hormones the body is no longer producing during menopause.  The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) affirms hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.  In this episod...

Have you been told that breastfeeding is difficult?  Are you worried that you won't be able to do it? Don't let these thoughts hold you back. Learn how to breastfeed with confidence. Dr. Andrea Wadley, pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine expert, joins us to introduce her breastfeeding course. What you'll learn: Tools to overcome mental and physical blocks Tricks to keep your baby on the r...

What are the additional diagnostic tests for an abnormal pap? January is Cervical Health Awareness Month . More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination, appropriate screening, and treatment.  In this episode we discuss screening guidelines, colposcopy, LEEP and cold knife cone. Listen in...

Kelly Casperson joins us today!! Total fangirl here. Does she even need an introduction? She is a urologist, author and podcast host. Dr. Casperson’s book You Are Not Broken, Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life, can lead to more fun and fulfillment in bed and beyond. Everybody needs this book. None of us received great sex education. Dr. Casperson breaks down why desire isn’t required for great...

Listen in as I and Dr. Mehra answer your burning questions about puberty, what to look for, and discuss what is normal versus not.  Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist in the DC Metro area, offering medical care for children 10-21. She specializes in treating menstrual and hormonal conditions in girls and young women.  Topics we discuss:  -Growth spurts&nb...

Dr “O” as she is fondly called by her patients, is the Board Certified Physician Founder of Livingspring Family Medical Center.  She is a life-enthusiast, a Christian, mom, and wife who enjoys good cuisine and can’t get enough of the colors teal and orange.   Tolulope Olabintan, MD FAAFP AAHIVS is a Family Physician who envisioned a center where sincere care meets wholesome care. Dr...

Join host, Dr. Carolyn Moyers, and Dr. Jill Krapf who is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders. She works at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University. Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters a...

What skin care products are safe to use in pregnancy? What should my skin care regimen look like? Can I get a facial? What about microderm abrasion? And the dreaded postpartum hair loss? Joyful Dermatology creator, Dr. Alaleh Akhavan, is sharing her best skin care and aesthetic do's and don'ts during pregnancy and postpartum.  https://www.instagram.com/joyfulderm . . **This is not medical adv...

Listen to one of yours and our favorite episodes of all time!  Are you overwhelmed by all the skincare options?  Does the world of aesthetics seem daunting?  Are you curious where to invest your money when it comes to treatments?  Join host, Dr. Carolyn Moyers, as she chats with Joyful Dermatology founder, Dr. Alaleh Akhavan.   You are not behind in your skincare game...