Vaginas, Periods, Birth Control, and Racism in Healthcare
Is my vagina normal? Is birth control bad? How do I find an OBGYN who actually listens to me? In this episode, I bring together two brilliant OBGYN — Dr. Heather Irobunda and Dr. Staci Tanouye — for the gynecologist appointment you always wished you could have. This episode covers vaginal and vulvar care, birth control, navigating healthcare as a patient of color, and how to advocate for yourself in an exam room when you're not being heard. Take notes.
Today's Questions
- What is a gynecologist vs. an OBGYN?
- What is it like to be a doctor on TikTok/Instagram? What are the benefits and limitations?
- Are there alternatives to birth control?
- How do we get to the "root cause" of a medical issue?
- What does consent look like in a medical setting?
- How can we access sex-positive, trauma-informed care and advocate for ourselves in the exam room?
- How can we trust our gut but also our doctor when we don't feel affirmed as a patient of color?
- When is it time to find a new doctor and how can you find the right one?
- What if I don't have insurance?
- Is my vagina normal, and what do I do if it's not?
Our Guests
Dr. Heather Irobunda, MD FACOG
Board-certified OBGYN and advocate for culturally competent, patient-centered reproductive healthcare.
Dr. Staci Tanouye, MD FACOG
Board-certified OBGYN and women's health educator specializing in demystifying reproductive and sexual health.
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