Dr. Meera Kirpekar and Dr. Alopi Patel

The Hurt By The Female Pain Docs

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Dr. K and Dr. P, of The Female Pain Docs, are board certified anesthesiologists and interventional pain physicians that discuss topics relating to women's pain and general health. The Hurt Podcast contributes to the public discourse on women's health with specific focus on female pain, both diagnoses and treatments. The podcast pursues a fact-based exploration of disease and ailments affecting women by discussing advances in analysis and treatment. Dr. K and Dr. P hope to empower women and men to engage in the advancement of their health by educating them about their body in regards to pelvic...

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Dr. Meera Kirpekar and Dr. Alopi Patel

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Scheduled for Surgery...What if You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding? 19.04.2021 22:52

In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss the use of common medications including pain medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. They also talk about anesthesia during pregnancy and how this may affect the mom and the baby. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast! Click Below: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https...

Scheduled for Surgery? What to Know about the Anesthesia! 12.04.2021 26:58

In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P answer the most frequently asked questions by patients regarding anesthesia as they prepare for surgery, from how safe is anesthesia to will anesthesia affect your birth control, and much more! Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast! Click Below: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https:/...

Fibromyalgia: Facts vs Fiction 05.04.2021 17:45

In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on fibromyalgia, separating fact from fiction to describe its history, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and possible treatment options. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast! Click Below: https://earnc.me/Z72ons

Labor Epidurals: Myths, Misconceptions and Medications! 29.03.2021 16:31

In this episode Dr. K and Dr. P discuss the historical context of labor epidurals as well as the myths surrounding the safe use of labor epidurals. They touch upon the benefits and side effects of epidurals to educate mothers and empower them to make the right decision for them. Edit: Please note that the risk of paralysis stated in the episode was 0.00125% but is likely much lower with rates esti...

Pudendal Neuralgia: More Common Than You Think 22.03.2021 16:04

In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on pudendal neuralgia including its etymology, surprising symptoms, diagnosis methods, and possible treatment options. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast! Click Below: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/QAhIjd

Pelvic Pain 101: A Multidisciplinary Approach 15.03.2021 17:37

In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P talk about pelvic pain. They break this huge topic down to its fundamentals - what exactly makes up the pelvis, why is it so difficult to treat pelvic pain, and why so many health care professionals may be involved in your care. They also discuss how your pain doctor may play a vital role in connecting you with the correct professionals whether thats a pelvic floor...

Hysterical Women: An Intro to Chronic Pain in Women 28.02.2021 16:02

Welcome to The Hurt Podcast. In this intro episode we bring to light the history of chronic pain in women, from the ancient Greeks and the word "hysteria" to modern day developments and challenges ahead. Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast! Click Below: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/a5ya5M