Women’s Health with Dr. Huh

<p>Occasional exhaustion is normal during and after pregnancy, but it's important to watch for signs of emerging mental health conditions. In Part 2 of their discussion on perinatal mental health, Dr. Huh, Rachel...

<p>Up to 85% of women experience postpartum mood disorders. Rachel Fargason, M.D., and Katy Ashley Orr, CRNP, join Dr. Huh to discuss perinatal mental health and explain the differences between temporary “baby blues”...

<p>Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is generally a safe and effective way to relieve numerous symptoms and risks related to life after menopause. Gretchen Wells, M.D., a cardiologist with expertise in women’s heart...

<p>Almost every drug and treatment advancement available to you had to be proved safe and effective by way of clinical trials — studies on human participants. Learn the fundamentals of clinical trials from Rebecca...

<p>Do you know the difference between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and a yeast infection? What about trichomoniasis, which has similar symptoms of vaginal inflammation and discomfort? These are the most common causes of...

<p>Menopause is a natural physiological process that can diminish quality of life for some women, usually occurring after age 40. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can address many of the symptoms of menopause. However...

<p>Clinicians have the ability to eliminate cervical cancer thanks to improved screening and the HPV vaccine. At the same time, mortality rates in our mostly-rural state are roughly the same as they were in 1999. Isabel...

<p>Clinicians have the ability to eliminate cervical cancer thanks to improved screening and the HPV vaccine. At the same time, mortality rates in our mostly-rural state are roughly the same as they were in 1999. Isabel...

<p>Girls and young women (0-18) may have unique gynecological issues, yet there are few pediatric and adolescent gynecologists. Blair Lacy, M.D., one of just four such subspecialists in Alabama, explains her training...

<p>The pelvic floor is an important muscle structure at the base of the pelvis, and when it is not functioning properly it can cause issues such as painful intercourse, incontinence, and prolapse. Jennifer Fagen, a...

<p>As many as 85% of gynecologic cancer survivors face sexual health challenges. Learn from Christina Wilson, CNP, Ph.D., about the dimensions of sexual health and how UAB providers approach each case uniquely with an...

<p>Obstetrical injuries, or those that occur during labor and delivery are more common than patients may realize. Six to seven percent of women undergoing vaginal deliveries will have damage to the anal sphincter...

<p>More women are choosing to delay childbirth until their late 30s and early 40s. Diedre Gunn, M.D., joins Dr. Huh to discuss the relationship between age and infertility. She describes both the challenges and...

<p>First trimester pregnancy losses, more commonly referred to as miscarriages, occur in around 10% of all pregnancies. Dr. Huh is joined by Shweta Patel, M.D., an obstetrician, to share little-known facts about early...

<p>Women’s health providers often deliver unexpected or difficult news to patients who may face an emotional rollercoaster. Dr. Huh discusses this important interpersonal aspect of care with Brian Brocato, M.D., a lead...