Kayla Barnes-Lentz

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Female Health with Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD

Today I am speaking with Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD on Female Health, Hormones, Vaginal Health and More!

About Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD

Alicia Robbins is a Mom of 3 boys, a board certified gynecologist, trained in lifestyle medicine and founder of The Elm — a boutique women’s health practice which offers gynecology and lifestyle medicine and has recently opened in Greenwich.

Alicia approach is unique and refreshing because she believes women’s health needs to modernize itself and is part of the movement to start creating a better experience for women. We as women do so much for those around us and it’s easy to not prioritize our health, especially when dealing with the healthcare system is such an unpleasant experience. 

Alicia specifically focuses her practice on women in “midlife” specifically their 30s-60s and helping them navigate hormone therapy, perimenopause, and menopause. She is filling the gap in terms of providers who are focused on this next phase of life after pregnancy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:52 The Need for Prevention and Guidance in Women's Health

08:06 Dispelling Misconceptions about Hormone Therapy

11:14 The Importance of Bone Health and Prevention

19:07 Advancements in Hormone Testing Technologies

25:31 Understanding Fertility Markers and Hormone Levels

31:31 Lifestyle Interventions for Hormonal Health

38:07 Exploring the Potential of Rapamycin for Ovarian Health

39:34 Premature Ovarian Aging and Autoimmune Conditions

41:30 The Need for More Research Funding in Women's Health

45:59 Lifestyle Changes for Optimal Health and Fertility

50:20 The Impact of Gut Health on Vaginal Health

53:39 The Future of Screenings: Self-Screening for Cervical Cancer

56:55 Addressing Sexual Health: Importance and Available Treatments

01:07:32 The Impact of Relationships on Overall Well-Being

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