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Brought to you by the Medical University of South Carolina, these podcasts deal with issues of women's health. Topics include contraception, cervical cancer, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and alternative therapies for hysterectomy. Primary Format : Health Language : Unknown Also Listed as: City : Unknown State/Province : Unknown User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: Podcast iTunes Link Text Only listing of MUSC Women's Health Podcast Podcasts Methings.com listings of MUSC Women's Health Podcast Podcasts If you like this podcast, you might also like:

Family Planning: Preparing for an IUD Insertion In this women’s health podcast Dr. Angela Dempsey, an OB/GYN at MUSC, explains what to expect when you come for an IUD insertion visit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Interventional Radiology: Fibroids and Uterine Artery Embolization Dr. Bayne Selby, an interventional radiologist, discusses a procedure called uterine artery embolization for fibroids, which are benign tumors of the uterus. He explains what the procedure involves and notes success rates. Dr. Selby describes how imaging is used to guide catheters through blood vessels. He concludes this radiology podcast with a discussion of recovery from uterine artery embolization. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Racial Disparities Epidemiologist Dr. Joan Cunningham characterizes racial disparities in breast cancer. She points to factors involved in the disparity between black and white women. Additionally, Dr. Cunningham describes her research aimed at unraveling differences in incidence and mortality between black and white women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Smoking Affects Pregnancy Dr. Jill Mauldin explains how smoking during pregnancy places a baby at risk for developmental problems. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer Screening: Digital Mammography Diagnostic radiologist Dr. Thomas Pope goes over the radiographic technique of digital mammography for breast cancer screening. He points to advantages of digital imaging and walks through the entire scenario from registration to report of screening results. Dr Pope discusses call-backs in cases of a suspected malignancy and touches on biopsies as a followup to radiographic screening. In this radiology podcast, he also notes the role of a radiologist in the surveillance of women diagnosed w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: The Treatment Decision Dr. David Cole, chair of the Department of Surgery at MUSC, discusses surgical treatment options for breast cancer. He goes over the process of diagnostic evaluation and talks about determining the best course of treatment for each individual patient’s medical and emotional needs. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of patient education as well as physician guidance in ascertaining the optimal course of treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cancer: Links to Moderate Drinking Among Middle-Aged Women Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. On the other hand, numerous studies have suggested that alcohol, especially red wine, might help deter heart disease - complicating decisions around drinking and health. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Health: Self Breast Examination among Hispanic Women Despite high rates of screening mammography, most breast cancers in Hispanic women are detected by the women themselves. A troubling finding is that about half of all women who noticed an abnormality waited at least a month before seeking medical help. Research is being conducted to determine potential reasons for the prolonged waiting time. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Women's Health: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Both the Food and Drug Administration as well as physicians question the claims made regarding the safety and effectiveness of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Risk Associated with Childhood Cancer Survivors Experts say female childhood cancer survivors who have had radiation should get mammograms earlier than the general population of women. These guidelines are in place because women who have had chest radiation as children, teens, or young adults have a significantly higher risk for breast cancer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: A Patient Shares her Experience Mona Palmore-Haynes reviews her experience battling breast cancer from discovering a lump in her breast to her reaction of being told she had breast cancer, course of treatment, side effects, recovery and the future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Heart Health: Links to Pregnancy and Delivery Factors that affect a woman's reproductive health can also have an effect on her heart, new research shows. Giving birth prematurely or delivering a small-for-gestational-age baby is associated with a later risk of cardiovascular disease in the mother. Another study found that when women's ovaries were removed and the estrogen was not replaced through hormone therapy, a woman's overall risk of dying increased, as did her risk of dying of heart disease or stroke. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Swelling After Treatment In breast cancer survivors, lymphedema - an uncomfortable swelling of the arm and wrist - can be one of the most vexing side effects of treatment. Now, a new study has found that women who develop lymphedema do worse than women without the condition and have higher out-of-pocket medical costs after radiation and surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Health: Breast Cancer Therapy Hard to Complete for Some Fewer than half of women with early-stage breast cancer complete their full prescribed course of hormone treatment, says a new study. Learn more about this topic in this breast cancer podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Need for Early Risk Assessment A recent study out of Canada suggests that breast cancer risk assessment and prevention should start much earlier in life than it currently does. Researchers point to links between mammographic density of breast tissue and associated risk of early development of breast cancer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Women's Health: Preterm Birth Risks Seldom Discussed New or expectant mothers should discuss preterm birth with their doctors. This advice comes from the March of Dimes following a survey it conducted and is reviewed in this women's health podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Health: Breast Cancer Therapy Hard to Complete for Some Fewer than half of women with early-stage breast cancer complete their full prescribed course of hormone treatment, says a new study. Learn more about this topic in this breast cancer podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Women's Health: Preterm Birth Risks Seldom Discussed New or expectant mothers should discuss preterm birth with their doctors. This advice comes from the March of Dimes following a survey it conducted and is reviewed in this women's health podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Need for Early Risk Assessment A recent study out of Canada suggests that breast cancer risk assessment and prevention should start much earlier in life than it currently does. Researchers point to links between mammographic density of breast tissue and associated risk of early development of breast cancer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: A Patient Shares her Experience Mona Palmore-Haynes reviews her experience battling breast cancer from discovering a lump in her breast to her reaction of being told she had breast cancer, course of treatment, side effects, recovery and the future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Heart Health: Links to Pregnancy and Delivery Factors that affect a woman's reproductive health can also have an effect on her heart, new research shows. Giving birth prematurely or delivering a small-for-gestational-age baby is associated with a later risk of cardiovascular disease in the mother. Another study found that when women's ovaries were removed and the estrogen was not replaced through hormone therapy, a woman's overall risk of dying increased, as did her risk of dying of heart disease or stroke. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Swelling After Treatment In breast cancer survivors, lymphedema - an uncomfortable swelling of the arm and wrist - can be one of the most vexing side effects of treatment. Now, a new study has found that women who develop lymphedema do worse than women without the condition and have higher out-of-pocket medical costs after radiation and surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cancer: Links to Moderate Drinking Among Middle-Aged Women Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. On the other hand, numerous studies have suggested that alcohol, especially red wine, might help deter heart disease - complicating decisions around drinking and health. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Health: Self Breast Examination among Hispanic Women Despite high rates of screening mammography, most breast cancers in Hispanic women are detected by the women themselves. A troubling finding is that about half of all women who noticed an abnormality waited at least a month before seeking medical help. Research is being conducted to determine potential reasons for the prolonged waiting time. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Women's Health: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Both the Food and Drug Administration as well as physicians question the claims made regarding the safety and effectiveness of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Risk Associated with Childhood Cancer Survivors Experts say female childhood cancer survivors who have had radiation should get mammograms earlier than the general population of women. These guidelines are in place because women who have had chest radiation as children, teens, or young adults have a significantly higher risk for breast cancer. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Endometrial Ablation Detailed information on endometrial ablation, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, an illustration of the menstrual cycle, and an illustration of an endometrial ablation procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Smoking Affects Pregnancy Dr. Jill Mauldin explains how smoking during pregnancy places a baby at risk for developmental problems. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pregnancy: Dealing with Nausea and �Morning Sickness� Dr. Jill Mauldin, an OB/GYN doctor specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains why some women suffer from morning sickness and gives recommendations, as well as medications, that can help to reduce the nausea associated with morning sickness. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maternal Fetal Medicine: An Overview Dr. Jill Mauldin, an OB/GYN doctor specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains how maternal fetal medicine focuses on women with a high risk pregnancy due to diabetes, multiple gestations or a number of other reasons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Breast Scan Detailed information on breast scan, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female breast Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Breast Scan Detailed information on breast scan, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female breast Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer Screening: Digital Mammography Diagnostic radiologist Dr. Thomas Pope goes over the radiographic technique of digital mammography for breast cancer screening. He points to advantages of digital imaging and walks through the entire scenario from registration to report of screening results. Dr Pope discusses call-backs in cases of a suspected malignancy and touches on biopsies as a followup to radiographic screening. In this radiology podcast, he also notes the role of a radiologist in the surveillance of women diagnosed w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: The Treatment Decision Dr. David Cole, chair of the Department of Surgery at MUSC, discusses surgical treatment options for breast cancer. He goes over the process of diagnostic evaluation and talks about determining the best course of treatment for each individual patient�s medical and emotional needs. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of patient education as well as physician guidance in ascertaining the optimal course of treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Interventional Radiology: Fibroids and Uterine Artery Embolization Dr. Bayne Selby, an interventional radiologist, discusses a procedure called uterine artery embolization for fibroids, which are benign tumors of the uterus. He explains what the procedure involves and notes success rates. Dr. Selby describes how imaging is used to guide catheters through blood vessels. He concludes this radiology podcast with a discussion of recovery from uterine artery embolization. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Racial Disparities Epidemiologist Dr. Joan Cunningham characterizes racial disparities in breast cancer. She points to factors involved in the disparity between black and white women. Additionally, Dr. Cunningham describes her research aimed at unraveling differences in incidence and mortality between black and white women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sleep: Sleep Deprivation in Women In this sleep podcast, Dr. Qanta Ahmed, the associate director for the Sleep Clinic at MUSC, addresses sleep deprivation in women. She focuses on sleep during pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of a sleep interview if a woman is experiencing sleep deprivation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Side Effects of Radiation Radiation oncologist, Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, talks about possible side effects and what type of reactions women might have to radiation treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Jenrette also discusses what preventatives are used to deter the side affects and also explains the phenomenal progress in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Treatment Options and Radiation Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, a radiation oncologist, talks about the diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options including radiotherapy and the different stages of breast cancer in this women�s health podcast. Dr. Jenrette also discusses how a team of breast cancer specialists will collaborate on treatment options and offers choices to the patient. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: High Risk Screening Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, explains the criteria of who is at high risk for developing breast cancer based on hormonal issues and talks about research tools that can help to assess the risk rate. Dr. Baker is involved with the �High Risk Breast Cancer Initiative� which is aimed at educating medical professionals, as well as patients, in South Carolina about who is a high risk candidate for breast cancer and gives several online resources. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Mammography and Breast MRI Dr. Megan Baker, a surgical oncologist, discusses when to have routine breast checkups, the difference of screening with mammography or an MRI (film or digital) and why high risk patients are ideal candidates for MRI testing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, talks in detail about the two surgical treatment options for breast cancer; breast conservation therapy and a mastectomy. Dr. Baker explains what will happen after the diagnosis is made and the importance of learning about all of the options available to treat breast cancer. Dr. Baker discusses various surgical options involved with a mastectomy, such as silicone or saline implants, reconstructive breast surgery using body fat or mu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urogenital Atrophy: Vaginial Health for Menopausal Women Women�s Health Podcast: Urogenital atrophy, also referred to as vaginal dryness is common, affecting as many as 15% of premenopausal women, 10-40% of postmenopausal women, and 10-25% of those taking systemic hormone therapy. Dr. Steven Swift, who specializes in Urogynecology, explains the signs and symptoms of urogenital atrophy and how to treat it with topical or oral estrogen treatments in this women�s health podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: Surgical Treatment for Women Dr. Steven Swift, co-director of the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Health Center, talks about the symptoms of stress incontinence and other forms of incontinence. Severe stress incontinence is managed by a minimally invasive surgery and Dr. Swift explains the procedure, as well as possible risks and the recovery following the surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Perineum: Proper Skincare of the Perineum area The Perineum is the region between the thighs, in the female between the vulva and the anus, in males, between the scrotum and the anus. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse in the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Program, explains how to properly keep the perineum area clean and gives recommendations for a caregiver when dealing with rashes from diapers (for both children and adults) and incontinence. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How Smoking Affects Pregnancy Dr. Jill Mauldin explains how smoking during pregnancy places a baby at risk for developmental problems. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Cervical Biopsy Detailed information on cervical biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a cervical biopsy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Fetal Ultrasound Detailed information on fetal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female pelvis and equipment Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Cervical Biopsy Detailed information on cervical biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a cervical biopsy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Fetal Ultrasound Detailed information on fetal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female pelvis and equipment Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer Screening: Digital Mammography Diagnostic radiologist Dr. Thomas Pope goes over the radiographic technique of digital mammography for breast cancer screening. He points to advantages of digital imaging and walks through the entire scenario from registration to report of screening results. Dr Pope discusses call-backs in cases of a suspected malignancy and touches on biopsies as a followup to radiographic screening. In this radiology podcast, he also notes the role of a radiologist in the surveillance of women diagnosed w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer Screening: Digital Mammography Diagnostic radiologist Dr. Thomas Pope goes over the radiographic technique of digital mammography for breast cancer screening. He points to advantages of digital imaging and walks through the entire scenario from registration to report of screening results. Dr Pope discusses call-backs in cases of a suspected malignancy and touches on biopsies as a followup to radiographic screening. In this radiology podcast, he also notes the role of a radiologist in the surveillance of women diagnosed w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: The Treatment Decision Dr. David Cole, chair of the Department of Surgery at MUSC, discusses surgical treatment options for breast cancer. He goes over the process of diagnostic evaluation and talks about determining the best course of treatment for each individual patient�s medical and emotional needs. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of patient education as well as physician guidance in ascertaining the optimal course of treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: The Treatment Decision Dr. David Cole, chair of the Department of Surgery at MUSC, discusses surgical treatment options for breast cancer. He goes over the process of diagnostic evaluation and talks about determining the best course of treatment for each individual patient’s medical and emotional needs. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of patient education as well as physician guidance in ascertaining the optimal course of treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Hysterectomy Detailed information on hysterectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Hysterectomy Detailed information on hysterectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Interventional Radiology: Fibroids and Uterine Artery Embolization Dr. Bayne Selby, an interventional radiologist, discusses a procedure called uterine artery embolization for fibroids, which are benign tumors of the uterus. He explains what the procedure involves and notes success rates. Dr. Selby describes how imaging is used to guide catheters through blood vessels. He concludes this radiology podcast with a discussion of recovery from uterine artery embolization. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sleep: Sleep Deprivation in Women In this sleep podcast, Dr. Qanta Ahmed, the associate director for the Sleep Clinic at MUSC, addresses sleep deprivation in women. She focuses on sleep during pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of a sleep interview if a woman is experiencing sleep deprivation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Interventional Radiology: Fibroids and Uterine Artery Embolization Dr. Bayne Selby, an interventional radiologist, discusses a procedure called uterine artery embolization for fibroids, which are benign tumors of the uterus. He explains what the procedure involves and notes success rates. Dr. Selby describes how imaging is used to guide catheters through blood vessels. He concludes this radiology podcast with a discussion of recovery from uterine artery embolization. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Racial Disparities Epidemiologist Dr. Joan Cunningham characterizes racial disparities in breast cancer. She points to factors involved in the disparity between black and white women. Additionally, Dr. Cunningham describes her research aimed at unraveling differences in incidence and mortality between black and white women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Detailed information on chorionic villus sampling, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and an illustration of a chorionic villus sampling procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Side Effects of Radiation Radiation oncologist, Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, talks about possible side effects and what type of reactions women might have to radiation treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Jenrette also discusses what preventatives are used to deter the side affects and also explains the phenomenal progress in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Treatment Options and Radiation Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, a radiation oncologist, talks about the diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options including radiotherapy and the different stages of breast cancer in this women�s health podcast. Dr. Jenrette also discusses how a team of breast cancer specialists will collaborate on treatment options and offers choices to the patient. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Detailed information on loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a LEEP procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: High Risk Screening Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, explains the criteria of who is at high risk for developing breast cancer based on hormonal issues and talks about research tools that can help to assess the risk rate. Dr. Baker is involved with the �High Risk Breast Cancer Initiative� which is aimed at educating medical professionals, as well as patients, in South Carolina about who is a high risk candidate for breast cancer and gives several online resources. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Mammography and Breast MRI Dr. Megan Baker, a surgical oncologist, discusses when to have routine breast checkups, the difference of screening with mammography or an MRI (film or digital) and why high risk patients are ideal candidates for MRI testing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, talks in detail about the two surgical treatment options for breast cancer; breast conservation therapy and a mastectomy. Dr. Baker explains what will happen after the diagnosis is made and the importance of learning about all of the options available to treat breast cancer. Dr. Baker discusses various surgical options involved with a mastectomy, such as silicone or saline implants, reconstructive breast surgery using body fat or mu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urogenital Atrophy: Vaginial Health for Menopausal Women Women�s Health Podcast: Urogenital atrophy, also referred to as vaginal dryness is common, affecting as many as 15% of premenopausal women, 10-40% of postmenopausal women, and 10-25% of those taking systemic hormone therapy. Dr. Steven Swift, who specializes in Urogynecology, explains the signs and symptoms of urogenital atrophy and how to treat it with topical or oral estrogen treatments in this women�s health podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: Surgical Treatment for Women Dr. Steven Swift, co-director of the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Health Center, talks about the symptoms of stress incontinence and other forms of incontinence. Severe stress incontinence is managed by a minimally invasive surgery and Dr. Swift explains the procedure, as well as possible risks and the recovery following the surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Mastectomy Detailed information on mastectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, anatomical illustrations of the female breast, and illustrations of mastectomy procedures Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Lumpectomy Detailed information on lumpectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female breast, and an illustration of a lumpectomy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Perineum: Proper Skincare of the Perineum area The Perineum is the region between the thighs, in the female between the vulva and the anus, in males, between the scrotum and the anus. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse in the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Program, explains how to properly keep the perineum area clean and gives recommendations for a caregiver when dealing with rashes from diapers (for both children and adults) and incontinence. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: An Overview Urinary incontinence is the loss of control over urination that affects more than 15 million Americans, particularly women and the elderly. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse specialist in continence nursing, defines this condition, defines the anatomy of the bladder, how urinary incontinence is diagnosed and strategies for treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Hysteroscopy Detailed information on hysteroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a hysteroscopy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Osteoporosis: Overview of Osteoporosis Dr. Kathie Hermayer, a specialist in osteoporosis, has an in depth discussion covering the definition of osteoporosis, who is at risk, how to prevent the disease and explains how bone density testing is used to measure the disease. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pelvic Prolapse: Treatment Options for Pelvic Prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition unique to females in which the genitourinary organs descend within the pelvis, distort the vaginal wall and, in some patients, prolapse outside the vagina bulging through the introitus or hymenal ring Dr. Ross Rames, Urologist, discusses the treatment options with either the use of pessaries or surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Heart Rate Monitoring of Fetus Detailed information on external and internal heart rate monitoring of the fetus, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and illustrations of external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Diabetes: Risk Factors during Pregnancy Dr. Roger Newman, Obstetrician, discusses the risk factors associated with women who are diabetic during pregnancy. An array of topics are covered including the preconception care recommended to plan a pregnancy, to the problems encountered when delivering an excessively large baby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hormone Replacement Therapy It seems like every other week a new study is released with information regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy for women and in turn women are left confused. Dr. David Soper sets the record straight and explains what Hormone Replacement Therapy is, who the ideal candidate is and what the symptoms are that require hormone therapy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Racial Disparities Epidemiologist Dr. Joan Cunningham characterizes racial disparities in breast cancer. She points to factors involved in the disparity between black and white women. Additionally, Dr. Cunningham describes her research aimed at unraveling differences in incidence and mortality between black and white women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Racial Disparities Epidemiologist Dr. Joan Cunningham characterizes racial disparities in breast cancer. She points to factors involved in the disparity between black and white women. Additionally, Dr. Cunningham describes her research aimed at unraveling differences in incidence and mortality between black and white women. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Detailed information on chorionic villus sampling, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and an illustration of a chorionic villus sampling procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Detailed information on chorionic villus sampling, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and an illustration of a chorionic villus sampling procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Side Effects of Radiation Radiation oncologist, Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, talks about possible side effects and what type of reactions women might have to radiation treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Jenrette also discusses what preventatives are used to deter the side affects and also explains the phenomenal progress in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Treatment Options and Radiation Dr. Joseph �Buddy� Jenrette, a radiation oncologist, talks about the diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options including radiotherapy and the different stages of breast cancer. Dr. Jenrette also discusses how a team of breast cancer specialists will collaborate on treatment options and offers choices to the patient. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Side Effects of Radiation Radiation oncologist, Dr. Joseph“Buddy” Jenrette, talks about possible side effects and what type of reactions women might have to radiation treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Jenrette also discusses what preventatives are used to deter the side affects and also explains the phenomenal progress in breast cancer treatment in recent years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Treatment Options and Radiation Dr. Joseph“Buddy” Jenrette, a radiation oncologist, talks about the diagnosis of breast cancer, treatment options including radiotherapy and the different stages of breast cancer in this women’s health podcast. Dr. Jenrette also discusses how a team of breast cancer specialists will collaborate on treatment options and offers choices to the patient. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pregnancy: Dealing with Nausea and“Morning Sickness” Dr. Jill Mauldin, an OB/GYN doctor specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains why some women suffer from morning sickness and gives recommendations, as well as medications, that can help to reduce the nausea associated with morning sickness. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maternal Fetal Medicine: An Overview Dr. Jill Mauldin, an OB/GYN doctor specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains how maternal fetal medicine focuses on women with a high risk pregnancy due to diabetes, multiple gestations or a number of other reasons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: High Risk Screening Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, explains the criteria of who is at high risk for developing breast cancer based on hormonal issues and talks about research tools that can help to assess the risk rate. Dr. Baker is involved with the �High Risk Breast Cancer Initiative� which is aimed at educating medical professionals, as well as patients, in South Carolina about who is a high risk candidate for breast cancer and gives several online resources. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Mammography and Breast MRI Dr. Megan Baker, a surgical oncologist, discusses when to have routine breast checkups, the difference of screening with mammography or an MRI (film or digital) and why high risk patients are ideal candidates for MRI testing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, talks in detail about the two surgical treatment options for breast cancer; breast conservation therapy and a mastectomy. Dr. Baker explains what will happen after the diagnosis is made and the importance of learning about all of the options available to treat breast cancer. Dr. Baker discusses various surgical options involved with a mastectomy, such as silicone or saline implants, reconstructive breast surgery using body fat or mu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urogenital Atrophy: Vaginial Health for Menopausal Women Urogenital atrophy, also referred to as vaginal dryness is common, affecting as many as 15% of premenopausal women, 10-40% of postmenopausal women, and 10-25% of those taking systemic hormone therapy. Dr. Steven Swift, who specializes in Urogynecology, explains the signs and symptoms of urogenital atrophy and how to treat it with topical or oral estrogen treatments. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: Surgical Treatment for Women Dr. Steven Swift, co-director of the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Health Center, talks about the symptoms of stress incontinence and other forms of incontinence. Severe stress incontinence is managed by a minimally invasive surgery and Dr. Swift explains the procedure, as well as possible risks and the recovery following the surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Perineum: Proper Skincare of the Perineum area The Perineum is the region between the thighs, in the female between the vulva and the anus, in males, between the scrotum and the anus. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse in the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Program, explains how to properly keep the perineum area clean and gives recommendations for a caregiver when dealing with rashes from diapers (for both children and adults) and incontinence. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: An Overview Urinary incontinence is the loss of control over urination that affects more than 15 million Americans, particularly women and the elderly. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse specialist in continence nursing, defines this condition, defines the anatomy of the bladder, how urinary incontinence is diagnosed and strategies for treatment. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Osteoporosis: Overview of Osteoporosis Dr. Kathie Hermayer, a specialist in osteoporosis, has an in depth discussion covering the definition of osteoporosis, who is at risk, how to prevent the disease and explains how bone density testing is used to measure the disease. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pelvic Prolapse: Treatment Options for Pelvic Prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition unique to females in which the genitourinary organs descend within the pelvis, distort the vaginal wall and, in some patients, prolapse outside the vagina bulging through the introitus or hymenal ring Dr. Ross Rames, Urologist, discusses the treatment options with either the use of pessaries or surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Diabetes: Risk Factors during Pregnancy Dr. Roger Newman, Obstetrician, discusses the risk factors associated with women who are diabetic during pregnancy. An array of topics are covered including the preconception care recommended to plan a pregnancy, to the problems encountered when delivering an excessively large baby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hormone Replacement Therapy It seems like every other week a new study is released with information regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy for women and in turn women are left confused. Dr. David Soper sets the record straight and explains what Hormone Replacement Therapy is, who the ideal candidate is and what the symptoms are that require hormone therapy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Contraception: Birth Control Options Dr. David Soper gives an update on the latest birth control options that are available on the market, including NuvaRing and the patch. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website STD: Overview of Chlamydia Dr. David Soper, Professor of ObGyn, gives an overview of the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia, prevention of the disease, symptoms and the importance of screening. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccine Dr. David Soper explains how effective the HPV vaccine is against cervical cancer and who the target patient to receive the vaccine is. This is the first vaccine that has the possibility to prevent cancer, an exciting new development. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Miscarriage: Treating Cervical Insufficiency Dr. David Soper, a Gynecologic Surgeon, explains how laparoscopic cerclage is performed to treat cervical insufficiency, a condition which often causes miscarriages in the second trimester. Performing laparoscopic cerclage is a relatively new procedure and the results are very exciting and helpful for women that have cervical insufficiency. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Mastectomy Detailed information on mastectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, anatomical illustrations of the female breast, and illustrations of mastectomy procedures Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Lumpectomy Detailed information on lumpectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female breast, and an illustration of a lumpectomy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Hysteroscopy Detailed information on hysteroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a hysteroscopy procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Heart Rate Monitoring of Fetus Detailed information on external and internal heart rate monitoring of the fetus, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and illustrations of external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Detailed information on loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a LEEP procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Tests and Procedures: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Detailed information on loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a LEEP procedure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: High Risk Screening Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, explains the criteria of who is at high risk for developing breast cancer based on hormonal issues and talks about research tools that can help to assess the risk rate. Dr. Baker is involved with the‘High Risk Breast Cancer Initiative” which is aimed at educating medical professionals, as well as patients, in South Carolina about who is a high risk candidate for breast cancer and gives several online resources. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Mammography and Breast MRI Dr. Megan Baker, a surgical oncologist, discusses when to have routine breast checkups, the difference of screening with mammography or an MRI (film or digital) and why high risk patients are ideal candidates for MRI testing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast Cancer: Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer Dr. Megan Baker, Medical Director of the Breast Program, talks in detail about the two surgical treatment options for breast cancer; breast conservation therapy and a mastectomy. Dr. Baker explains what will happen after the diagnosis is made and the importance of learning about all of the options available to treat breast cancer. Dr. Baker discusses various surgical options involved with a mastectomy, such as silicone or saline implants, reconstructive breast surgery using body fat or mu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urogenital Atrophy: Vaginial Health for Menopausal Women Women’s Health Podcast: Urogenital atrophy, also referred to as vaginal dryness is common, affecting as many as 15% of premenopausal women, 10-40% of postmenopausal women, and 10-25% of those taking systemic hormone therapy. Dr. Steven Swift, who specializes in Urogynecology, explains the signs and symptoms of urogenital atrophy and how to treat it with topical or oral estrogen treatments in this women’s health podcast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Female Urinary Incontinence: Surgical Treatment for Women Dr. Steven Swift, co-director of the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Health Center, talks about the symptoms of stress incontinence and other forms of incontinence. Severe stress incontinence is managed by a minimally invasive surgery and Dr. Swift explains the procedure, as well as possible risks and the recovery following the surgery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website